Duquesne University's women's basketball team secured a first-round bye in the 2024 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) following their at-large selection. They will face the winner of Buffalo vs. Monmouth on March 21 in Buffalo, New York.

The Big Picture

Duquesne, making their 10th appearance and fifth under coach Dan Burt, has an 8-9 all-time record in the WNIT, with notable 'Sweet 16' runs in 2011 and 2015. Their last tournament participation was in 2017-18.

By the Numbers
  • Duquesne's current overall record: 20-12
  • 2024 WNIT features 48 teams, including 32 automatic berths and around 16 at-large selections
State of Play
  • First-round bye for Duquesne in WNIT
  • Duquesne won 81-57 against UMass and 63-62 over George Mason in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship
What's Next

Next steps for Duquesne: await the outcome of the Buffalo-Monmouth game to determine their next WNIT match-up.

Bottom Line

Duquesne women's basketball team's first-round bye in the WNIT sets the stage for their quest in the tournament, with a chance to build on past successes and make a mark in this year's event.