Southern Indiana Eagles vs UIC Flames in WNIT First Round Clash
University of Southern Indiana Women's Basketball will host their first-ever Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) Postseason game on Thursday at 7 p.m., welcoming the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) for a first-round matchup at the Screaming Eagles Arena.
The Big PictureThe 2024 Postseason WNIT features a 48-team field with a mix of Power 4 conferences and mid-major programs, all games played at individual schools.
By the Numbers- USI Women's Basketball has won 10 games in a row, with a total of 24 wins this season.
- USI is ranked 22nd in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll.
- Southern Indiana (24-6) is coming off a sweep of the Ohio Valley Conference, earning a spot in the WNIT due to NCAA reclassification rules.
- The team enters Thursday's game having won 21 of their last 23 contests and is on a 10-game winning streak.
The winner of Thursday's game will advance to face the University of Wisconsin in the second round at a later date.
Bottom LineUSI Women's Basketball makes history hosting their first WNIT game, showcasing a dominant season and aiming to continue their impressive winning streak for a shot at the second round.
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