FIU women's basketball (20-11) will host Stetson (20-11) in the first round of the 2026 Postseason WNIT on March 20, with the game airing at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. As the Automatic Qualifier from Conference USA, FIU secured their spot after finishing second in the conference and reaching the semifinals. This marks the ninth appearance in the WNIT for the Panthers and the second in three seasons. In their last meeting in this tournament, FIU won against Stetson 60-47 before falling to Troy in round two.

By the Numbers
  • FIU's overall WNIT record: 6-9
  • This is the Panthers' 9th time in the WNIT, matching their last appearance in 2023-24.
State of Play
  • FIU is coming off a strong season, finishing second in the CUSA standings.
  • Stetson also holds a 20-11 record, indicating a competitive matchup.
What's Next

If FIU wins, they would advance in the WNIT and have the potential to face higher-seeded opponents in subsequent rounds.

Bottom Line

With both teams evenly matched at 20-11, the upcoming game will be a critical test for FIU to leverage their home-court advantage and repeat their past success against Stetson.