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The University of Minnesota women's basketball team defeated Wyoming 65-54, with Amaya Battle scoring 29 points, to advance to the Fab 4 of the WNIT. Minnesota outscored Wyoming 25-14 in the fourth quarter, holding them to 39.6 percent shooting from the field. The victory moved Minnesota's overall season record to 19-15, and they will now play at Troy for a chance to advance to the championship game.
The University of Southern Indiana women's basketball team won the Ohio Valley Conference tournament for the first time in school history, securing an automatic bid to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) after a dominant season. Despite being ineligible for the NCAA tournament due to a probationary period as a Division I program, the team's success has been a stark contrast to last year. The Eagles are peaking at the right time and eagerly await the WNIT's 48-team field announcement.
The Kansas women's basketball team advanced to the WNIT finals after a 61-36 win over Washington in front of a raucous home crowd at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks will face Columbia in the championship game on Saturday. Kansas coach Brandon Schneider praised the fans for their knowledge of the game and appreciation of defense. Senior guard Holly Kersgieter called the experience "emotional" and "pretty cool." Center Taiyanna Jackson set a new school record for blocks in a single season and became just the third player in KU women's basketball history to eclipse 200 blocks for a career.
The Kansas women's basketball team defeated Arkansas 78-64 in the WNIT Great Eight, with senior center Taiyanna Jackson and senior guard Holly Kersgieter leading the way with 47 combined points. The Jayhawks will now face Washington in the WNIT semifinals. Despite a third-quarter offensive surge from Arkansas, Kansas held on to secure the victory and advance to the Fab Four.
Katrina Merriweather, the former Memphis women's basketball coach, has been hired by Cincinnati as their new coach. Merriweather played for Cincinnati from 1997-2001 and led Memphis to their best season since 2012, finishing with a 38-23 record. The Tigers reached the WNIT Super 16 for the first time since 1999 under her leadership. Memphis Athletic Director Laird Vetch said a search for Merriweather's replacement will begin immediately.
The Syracuse women's basketball team defeated Columbia in the WNIT tournament, with a final score of 67-51. The box score shows that Syracuse had a strong performance, with multiple players scoring in double digits.
Memphis women's basketball player Jamirah Shutes has been charged with assault after striking Bowling Green's Elissa Brett in the head during the handshake line following the Tigers' WNIT loss. Brett sustained swelling in her right eye but is recovering. The incident is under investigation by Bowling Green State University police and athletics department. Shutes, the Tigers' leading scorer, left the game earlier after being hit inadvertently in the face by a Bowling Green player.
Memphis' athletic department issued a statement following the Tigers' loss at Bowling Green where leading scorer Jamirah Shutes struck Bowling Green's Elissa Brett in the postgame handshake line. The incident is being handled by local authorities and Memphis is cooperating fully with their process. Shutes stopped to say something to Brett during the handshake line, the two exchanged words and when Brett walked away, Shutes reached out and struck her in the head. Memphis won 22 games this season under second-year coach Katrina Merriweather.
Memphis women's basketball player Jamirah Shutes struck Bowling Green senior Elissa Brett on the head during the postgame handshake line after exchanging words. The incident has been turned over to the university police department. It's not clear what provoked the incident, but Shutes and Brett were involved in an earlier situation. Memphis' athletic department did not immediately return calls seeking comment.
BGSU women's basketball player Elissa Brett was punched by Memphis' Jamirah Shutes in the handshake line following the Falcons' 73-60 win over the Tigers at a WNIT home game. The incident has been turned over to the BGSU Police Department, and the university has stated that their priority is with the health, safety, and support of their student-athletes. Brett laid on the floor for a few minutes following the punch before being helped off the court, and Shutes was escorted off the court by her team immediately after the punch.
The Nebraska women's basketball team will face the Kansas Jayhawks in the third round of the Postseason WNIT on Thursday. Nebraska advanced to the Super 16 with a win over Northern Iowa, while Kansas advanced with a win over Missouri. Nebraska had the largest crowd of the second round in the WNIT, outclassing all eight NCAA second-round host sites. The game will be the 85th all-time meeting between the two teams, with Nebraska leading the series 24-10 in the last 34 meetings.
Aussies Issie Bourne and Jaz Shelley combined for 33 points, 19 rebounds, and nine assists to lead Nebraska to a 77-57 victory over Northern Iowa in the WNIT second round. Despite a slow start, Nebraska used a strong second quarter to take control of the game and advance to the Super 16. The Huskers will face the winner of Kansas and Missouri in the next round.
The Nebraska women's basketball team will host Northern Iowa in the second round of the 2023 Postseason WNIT at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday. Nebraska earned the right to host after defeating Missouri State, while Northern Iowa beat Colorado State. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since 2016, with Nebraska leading the all-time series 6-1. Graduate guard Sam Haiby led the Huskers in their win over Missouri State, while Maya McDermott led Northern Iowa in their victory over Colorado State.
BYU women's basketball team is set to play Rice in the first round of the 64-team WNIT after losing to Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference tournament. The Cougars are excited to extend their season and compete for the right to advance. BYU is led by Lauren Gustin, who earned WCC Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors, while Rice enjoys balanced scoring. The winner of BYU-Rice will face the winner of Friday night’s game between Oregon and North Dakota State in the next round.