The Lady Mavericks celebrate a late game point during the Western Athletic Conference Tournament championship game against Grand Canyon University on March 15 in Las Vegas. UTA lost 65-62.
The Lady Mavericks celebrate a late game point during the Western Athletic Conference Tournament championship game against Grand Canyon University on March 15 in Las Vegas. UTA lost 65-62.
UTA women’s basketball heads into its postseason with the Women’s National Invitation Tournament, playing against University of the Incarnate Word at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at College Park Center.
After falling in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament championship game, head coach Shereka Wright said the team gained traction going toe-to-toe with Grand Canyon University on national TV.
The Lady Mavericks will host one more game at CPC following their historic season in the arena. UTA finished 11-1 at home, the best since 2006-07.
“We had a lot of success on our home floor,” Wright said. “What it does is, for the community who had not had a chance to be able to come and see you, get a chance to come do that.”
Thursday’s winner will advance to the second round and face University of North Texas. The time, date and location have yet to be announced. The WNIT consists of 48 high-performing teams that did not receive bids in the NCAA Tournament or others.
Students can use their MavID to get in free, along with one guest. Others can purchase tickets for $5. Parking will be $10.
“Bring your families out. Meet a friend, bring a friend,” Wright said. “Let’s fill up the stands. These kids deserve it and it’s big for women’s basketball.”
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