The University of Washington Women’s Basketball team is set to take on Kansas State in the next round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). This will be the first time the Huskies have faced the Wildcats since the 2014-15 season. The game is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 27th at 2:00 PM PT in Pullman, Washington.
The Huskies have been on a roll in the WNIT, winning their first three games against Portland State, Montana, and UC Davis. They have been led by senior guard Amber Melgoza, who has averaged 17.3 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game in the tournament. She has been supported by fellow senior guard Missy Peterson, who has averaged 10.3 points per game and 4.7 assists per game.
Kansas State has also had a successful run in the WNIT, defeating Arkansas-Little Rock, South Dakota State, and Creighton to advance to the quarterfinals. The Wildcats are led by senior guard Kayla Goth, who is averaging 15.7 points per game and 5.3 rebounds per game in the tournament. She is supported by fellow senior guard Rachel Ranke, who is averaging 10.7 points per game and 3.7 assists per game.
This matchup between two of the top teams in the WNIT should be an exciting one. Both teams have experienced players who have been playing well throughout the tournament, and it will be interesting to see how they match up against each other. It should be a close game, and it should be a great opportunity for both teams to show what they are capable of.
The Huskies and Wildcats will face off on Saturday, March 27th at 2:00 PM PT in Pullman, Washington. It will be an exciting game that will determine which team advances to the semifinals of the WNIT. Be sure to tune in and cheer on your favorite team!
