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Gophers Accept Bid to Play in 2024 WNIT
3/17/2024 9:08:00 PM | Women's Basketball
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota women's basketball team has accepted an invitation to play in the 26th Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT). The Gophers, who are making their seventh appearance in the tournament, were announced as a part of the new 48-team field on Sunday night.
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"We are excited to continue to compete and grow as a team," said Plitzuweit. "This year we have had some incredible moments, faced adversity, but through it all we have continued to develop and improve. Getting the opportunity to be a part of the WNIT is a great honor and we are ready to get back on the court later this week!"
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The official WNIT Bracket will be posted, with locations, late afternoon on Monday, March 18. The first-round games will be played between March 20-22. Minnesota's last appearance in the WNIT was in 2022, where the team made the second round. The Golden Gophers are 6-6 all-time in the event, including a run to the 'Sweet 16' in 2014.
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Holding a record of 16-15 overall and 5-13 in Big Ten play, Minnesota won six games against top 100 NET teams, as well as defeating numerous 2024 NCAA Tournament teams. In the Big Ten Tournament the Maroon and Gold, who are the youngest team in the conference this season, picked up a victory over Rutgers in the opening round before falling to eventual Big Ten semifinalists, Michigan.
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Full 2024 WNIT Schedule:
- Round 1 – March 20-22
- Round 2 - March 23-26
- Round 3 – March 27-29
- Quarterfinals – March 30-31 or April 1
- Semifinals – April 2-3
- Championship - Saturday, April 6
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Selection criteria for the 48-team tournament includes 32 automatic berths – one from each established conference, and an estimated 16 at-large teams. Â
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For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota women's basketball on Twitter (X.com), Instagram (@GopherWBB) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the 2023-24 season.
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"We are excited to continue to compete and grow as a team," said Plitzuweit. "This year we have had some incredible moments, faced adversity, but through it all we have continued to develop and improve. Getting the opportunity to be a part of the WNIT is a great honor and we are ready to get back on the court later this week!"
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The official WNIT Bracket will be posted, with locations, late afternoon on Monday, March 18. The first-round games will be played between March 20-22. Minnesota's last appearance in the WNIT was in 2022, where the team made the second round. The Golden Gophers are 6-6 all-time in the event, including a run to the 'Sweet 16' in 2014.
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Holding a record of 16-15 overall and 5-13 in Big Ten play, Minnesota won six games against top 100 NET teams, as well as defeating numerous 2024 NCAA Tournament teams. In the Big Ten Tournament the Maroon and Gold, who are the youngest team in the conference this season, picked up a victory over Rutgers in the opening round before falling to eventual Big Ten semifinalists, Michigan.
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Full 2024 WNIT Schedule:
- Round 1 – March 20-22
- Round 2 - March 23-26
- Round 3 – March 27-29
- Quarterfinals – March 30-31 or April 1
- Semifinals – April 2-3
- Championship - Saturday, April 6
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Selection criteria for the 48-team tournament includes 32 automatic berths – one from each established conference, and an estimated 16 at-large teams. Â
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For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota women's basketball on Twitter (X.com), Instagram (@GopherWBB) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the 2023-24 season.
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