We're hosting a first-round game in the Women's NIT this Thursday: https://goleathernecks.com/news/2025/3/ ... -wnit.aspx
Opponent will be announced tonight.
2025 Women's NIT

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So exciting to get to host a post season game do we think a lot of teams turned it down
We'll be playing Lipscomb University (Nashville, TN) at 6 PM. Lipscomb finished 20-11 overall this season, 12-6 in the ASUN.
Common opponents:
Missouri - we lost 75-55, they lost 78-57
Tennessee State - we won 88-67 and lost 70-66, they won 83-61
Morehead State - we won 92-63 and won 78-73 in OT, they won 71-53
Massey says we're pretty evenly matched: https://masseyratings.com/game.php?s0=6 ... &oid1=8754
Lipscomb is favored, but barely. It's listed as exactly a 50/50 toss-up with the most likely score being 73-72 for them.
Common opponents:
Missouri - we lost 75-55, they lost 78-57
Tennessee State - we won 88-67 and lost 70-66, they won 83-61
Morehead State - we won 92-63 and won 78-73 in OT, they won 71-53
Massey says we're pretty evenly matched: https://masseyratings.com/game.php?s0=6 ... &oid1=8754
Lipscomb is favored, but barely. It's listed as exactly a 50/50 toss-up with the most likely score being 73-72 for them.

Western Illinois University Alum/Fan/Employee
Member of the Marching Leathernecks - 1996-2000
Glad to see they are dropping the price on tickets, I hope they get a decent size crowd to support them.wiu712 wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 11:12 am Ticket Prices for Thursday's WNIT Game:
Reserved (Section D ONLY) - $10
General Admission - $5
Group Rate - $2 (for groups of 10 or more - GA tickets)
Kids Club members MUST be accompanied by an adult paying member
The pep band will be there too. There was a lot of excitement on our group chat today because of it.meganeck wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 5:20 pm Glad to see they are dropping the price on tickets, I hope they get a decent size crowd to support them.

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Member of the Marching Leathernecks - 1996-2000
The winner of the Western vs Lipscomb game will play Illinois State in the second round.
Tournament Bracket:
https://womensnit.com/documents/2025/3/ ... _17_1_.pdf
Tournament Bracket:
https://womensnit.com/documents/2025/3/ ... _17_1_.pdf
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I’d love to win a game or two and go into the offseason with some momentum. I believe that this roster will compete next year for the OVC title if we can keep the core together.