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University of Southern Indiana Women's Basketball's 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Championship Tournament run ended in Friday's semifinal round at Ford Center, following a historic classic on the court that saw the Screaming Eagles come up just shy against Lindenwood University, 82-79. University of Southern Indiana Women's Basketball's 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Championship Tournament run ended in Friday's semifinal round at Ford Center, following a historic classic on the court that saw the Screaming Eagles come up just shy against Lindenwood University, 82-79.
Elizabeth Randolph

Women's Basketball Preston Leinenbach, USI Athletic Communications

2026 Postseason WNIT bracket revealed, USI Women’s Basketball gets first-round bye

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women's Basketball learned it will have a first-round bye in the 2026 Postseason Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). The WNIT, powered by Triple Crown Sports, released the 2026 bracket Monday afternoon.
 
The WNIT begins with first-round action this week, March 19-21, with the second round to follow on March 22-24.
 
USI Women's Basketball (21-10, 14-6 OVC) will take on the winner of the first-round matchup between George Washington University (15-17, 7-11 A-10) and Bradley University (20-12, 13-7 MVC). George Washington and Bradley will Thursday at 5 p.m. CT at George Washington.
 
The date and time of the second-round game, as well as whether USI will host or travel for it, will be determined later this week.
 
If USI were to host its second-round game at Liberty Arena, home of the Screaming Eagles, ticket information will be announced later in the week via usiscreamingeagles.com and through the USI Ticket Office.
 
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