Utah Valley University's women's basketball team is gearing up for a first-round matchup in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) against the University of San Francisco. The game is scheduled for Thursday night at 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center, with broadcasting on ESPN+. UVU aims to bounce back from a recent narrow loss to Tarleton State in the WAC tournament quarterfinals.

By the Numbers
  • UVU scored 32 of their 57 points in the paint during the last game against Tarleton State.
  • San Francisco finished the season with an 18-14 record and a 9-9 conference standing in the WCC.
State of Play
  • Utah Valley enters the WNIT with a 1-1 record in the tournament's history.
  • The Wolverines have made back-to-back postseason appearances for the first time ever, having previously defeated Air Force last season.
What's Next

The winner of the UVU vs. San Francisco game will face Montana State in the second round, with the date and time to be announced after Thursday's matchup.

Bottom Line

As UVU looks to advance in the WNIT, the focus will be on capitalizing on their offensive strength and learning from past tournament experiences to secure a win against a competitive San Francisco team.