UIC vs. Southern Indiana set for First Round Clash in WNIT Tournament
The UIC women's basketball team is set to compete in the WNIT after 17 years, facing Southern Indiana in the first round on Thursday, in a game broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Big PictureThis marks UIC's consecutive postseason appearance and a historic back-to-back tournament selection in program history.
By the Numbers- UIC (18-15) will play against Southern Indiana (24-6) in the first round of the WNIT.
- Southern Indiana started its season at 3-4 but secured 21 wins in the last 23 games.
- Southern Indiana transitioned to NCAA Division I and secured its spot in the WNIT after winning the OVC regular-season and tournament championships.
- UIC's previous postseason appearance was in the Women's Basketball Invitational, finishing seventh last year.
If UIC defeats Southern Indiana, it will advance to face Wisconsin in the WNIT second-round game between March 23-26.
Bottom LineThe UIC women's basketball team embarks on a historic WNIT journey, aiming to secure consecutive postseason victories and potentially face challenging opponents in the quest for the championship title.
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