K-State, KU and Mizzou will all play in postseason women’s basketball tournament
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- K-State, KU accepted bids to host in the 32‑team Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament.
- K-State and KU received No. 2 seeds. Mizzou also is in the tournament, not as host.
- WBIT semifinals set for March 30 and championship at 6 p.m. on April 1 in Wichita.
Basketball season is far from over for the women’s teams at Kansas, Kansas State and Mizzou.
They all accepted a bid to play in the WBIT, which is short for Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament.
It is a consolation event made up of 32 teams that failed to reach the NCAA Tournament.
KU was selected as a No. 2 seed in one of the four regions. K-State was chosen as a No. 2 seed on the opposite side of the bracket.
The Wildcats (18-17) were eager to continue playing after they went on a three-game winning streak at the Big 12 Tournament earlier this month. They will host Georgia Tech at 6:30 p.m on Thursday inside Bramlage Coliseum in the opening round of the WBIT.
Tickets can be purchased through K-State.
The Jayhawks (19-13) will host Troy at Allen Fieldhouse in their first game.
Dates and times for that game will be announced in the near future. All games will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Missouri (16-16) will also play in the WBIT, but the Tigers will play their first game on the road against Seton Hall.
The final two rounds of the WBIT will be held at Koch Arena in Wichita. The semifinals will take place on March 30. The championship game will take place at 6 p.m. on April 1.