Inaugural Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament Kicks Off

Seton Hall and Saint Joseph's clash in the first round of the new NCAA-sponsored WBIT, aiming to extend their season.

The NCAA introduces the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) as an equivalent to the men's NIT, covering all expenses for the participating teams.
Seton Hall Pirates face Saint Joseph's Hawks in the opening round of the tournament at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia.
The WBIT features 32 teams, including top seeds Penn State, James Madison, Villanova, and Washington State.
The tournament's games are hosted on campus sites until the Final Four, with Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis set for the semifinals and final.
The WNIT continues alongside the new WBIT, with Monmouth Hawks competing against Buffalo Bulls in its first round.