EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women's Basketball will host its second-round game of the 2026 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), powered by Triple Crown Sports, on Monday at 6 p.m. inside Liberty Arena, home of the Screaming Eagles, against George Washington University.
 
The news comes following George Washington's (16-17, 7-11 A-10) first-round win against Bradley University on Thursday night, 63-60.
 
USI Women's Basketball (21-10, 14-6 OVC) is coming off a third straight OVC Tournament berth while also reaching at least the semifinal round for the third season in a row. Plus, USI has won 20 or more games for three straight seasons. The Screaming Eagles are making their third-straight WNIT appearance and third second-round appearance. USI advanced to the Super 16 in last year's 2025 edition. The Eagles have hosted all four WNIT games they have competed in over the last two seasons.
 
Tickets for Monday's home game are $10 and will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m., including available lower-bowl seating. Season-ticket holders will have the opportunity to buy their same seats until Saturday at 12 p.m. All seat inventory will open up to the general public at 12 p.m. on Saturday. Fans can purchase tickets in person at the USI Ticket Office inside Liberty Arena or by calling the ticket office at 812-465-1189. Fans can also purchase tickets online starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday by visiting University of Southern Indiana | Athletics Ticketing - Ticket Office Home.
 
The ticket office will be open on Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. USI students receive free admission.
 
The Liberty Arena doors will open at 5 p.m. on Monday.
 
Fans can follow the 2026 Postseason WNIT through X/Twitter (@WomensNIT), Facebook (womensNIT), and the hashtag #WNIT.
 
Stay tuned to usiscreamingeagles.com and @USIAthletics on social media for more information.