The University of Southern Indiana Women's Basketball team will host George Washington University in the second round of the Postseason Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) on Monday at 6 p.m. The match will take place at Liberty Arena, with tickets available for $10. USI, boasting a 21-10 record, aims to build on its past WNIT successes, including a Super 16 appearance last season. The Screaming Eagles' senior guard Ali Saunders, a tournament standout, leads the team with 18 points per game, while GWU enters with a record of 16-17 after a recent victory over Bradley.

By the Numbers
  • USI's record: 21-10 (14-6 in OVC)
  • GWU's record: 16-17 (7-11 in A-10)
  • Ticket price for the game: $10
  • Saunders averages 18 points and 6 rebounds per game.
  • George Washington averages 60 points scored and allowed per game.
State of Play
  • USI is coming off a 79-82 semifinal loss to Lindenwood in the OVC Tournament.
  • Ali Saunders recently made the All-OVC First Team; Chloe Gannon made the Second Team.
  • The winner of USI vs. GWU will face the winner of Loyola Chicago and Florida Gulf Coast University.
What's Next

The winner of the second-round matchup will advance to face either Loyola University Chicago or Florida Gulf Coast University. Further tournament rounds are set to occur between March 25 and April 1, leading up to the championship on April 4.

Bottom Line

With a strong home-court advantage and key players like Ali Saunders and Chloe Gannon performing at high levels, the Screaming Eagles have a solid chance against the Revolutionaries. Fans are encouraged to support the team to boost morale as they aim for another deep postseason run.