Omaha to Play in 2016 Preseason WNIT
May 12, 2016 | Women's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha women's basketball team is among 16 teams invited to participate in the 2016 Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament, tournament officials announced Wednesday.
The tournament offers a three-game guarantee for all teams; matchups and game times to be released in the next few weeks.
Omaha, which will be making its first appearance in the preseason tournament, will join a field including:
Abilene Christian (Southland)
Central Michigan (MAC)
Colorado State (MWC)
Eastern Washington (Big Sky)
Elon (Colonial)
Fordham (Atlantic 10)
Furman (Southern)
Green Bay (Horizon)
Little Rock (Sun Belt)
Missouri (SEC)
Nebraska (Big Ten)
North Texas (C-USA)
Notre Dame (ACC)
UT-Rio Grande Valley (WAC)
Washington (Pac-12)
"The Preseason WNIT field features teams that will be heading into their best years and are primed for a breakthrough," said tournament director Renee Carlson. "It's fantastic to showcase programs that are on the rise and will represent their schools so well in the national spotlight."
This is the 23rd year of the Preseason WNIT and features 11 teams that reached either the NCAA or WNIT postseason tournaments this past March. All games, including the championship and consolation rounds, are hosted by participating schools.
Omaha is one of eight teams appearing in the Preseason WNIT for the first time. Other teams making their debut are Abilene Christian, Central Michigan, Elon, Fordham, Green Bay, Missouri, and UT-Rio Grande Valley.
About the WNIT
The Preseason WNIT began in its modern form in 1994. Since its inception, over 200 teams representing all 32 conferences have competed in the tournament. The UConn Huskies have won the championship a record three times. It is organized and produced by Triple Crown Sports, a national sports event company based in Fort Collins, Colo. For more information on the WNIT visit: www.womensnit.com.
