In a thrilling announcement that has swept through the world of women’s college basketball, officials have unveiled the competitive field of 48 teams set to participate in the 27th annual Postseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). This prestigious event, proudly powered by Triple Crown Sports, will spotlight the remarkable talent and depth present in women’s collegiate athletics.

Following months of meticulous planning and discussion, tournament organizers are set to release the full bracket on Monday, detailing matchups, locations, and start times for the opening round. With 21 teams earning over 20 victories this season, the excitement around this year’s competition is palpable!

The Field for the 2025 Postseason WNIT:

Automatic Qualifiers:

1. Army West Point (24-7) – Patriot

2. Bryant (17-14) – America East

3. Central Arkansas (23-9) – Atlantic Sun

4. Howard (21-11) – Mid-Eastern Athletic

5. Lindenwood (21-10) – Ohio Valley

6. Longwood (22-11) – Big South

7. Siena (17-13) – Metro Atlantic

8. Stonehill (17-15) – Northeast

9. Tarleton State (20-13) – Western Athletic

10. Texas Southern (16-15) – Southwestern Athletic

11. Troy (20-13) – Sun Belt

*Teams marked with an asterisk are those with the highest regular-season finishes in their respective conferences that did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament or the Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBIT).*

At-Large Selections:

1. Abilene Christian (20-12) – Western Athletic

2. Air Force (18-14) – Mountain West

3. Alabama A&M (21-10) – Southwestern Athletic

4. Buffalo (25-7) – Mid-American

5. Butler (15-17) – Big East

6. Campbell (21-12) – Coastal Athletic

7. Chattanooga (16-14) – Southern

8. Cleveland State (24-9) – Horizon

9. Coastal Carolina (23-8) – Sun Belt

10. Colgate (23-9) – Patriot

11. College of Charleston (24-7) – Coastal Athletic

12. Coppin State (18-14) – Mid-Eastern

13. Duquesne (19-12) – Atlantic 10

14. Illinois State (21-12) – Missouri Valley

15. Lipscomb (20-11) – Atlantic Sun

16. Louisiana Tech (16-15) – Conference USA

17. Miami OH (19-11) – Mid-American

18. Navy (19-11) – Patriot

19. New Mexico State (17-15) – Conference USA

20. North Dakota State (19-11) – Summit

21. North Texas (24-8) – American Athletic

22. Northwestern State (16-15) – Southland

23. Old Dominion (17-15) – Sun Belt

24. Pacific (15-18) – West Coast

25. Purdue Fort Wayne (25-8) – Horizon

26. Rutgers (11-19) – Big Ten

27. Saint Mary’s (14-16) – West Coast

28. Southern Indiana (22-12) – Ohio Valley

29. Tulsa (17-14) – American Athletic

30. UAB (16-15) – American Athletic

31. UIC (14-17) – Missouri Valley

32. UIW (18-13) – Southland

33. UMass (16-14) – Atlantic 10

34. Utah Valley (18-12) – WAC

35. UT Arlington (17-13) – Western Athletic

36. Washington State (20-13) – West Coast

37. Western Illinois (16-16) – Ohio Valley

Tournament Schedule:

- Round 1: March 20-22, 2025

- Round 2: March 23-25, 2025

- Super 16: March 26-28, 2025

- Great 8: March 29-31, 2025

- Fab 4: April 1-2, 2025

- Championship Game: Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET (broadcast on CBS Sports Network)

WNIT director Sarah Sullivan expressed her commitment to providing women’s college basketball with a proper postseason challenge, emphasizing the importance of showcasing the dedication and talent of players and coaches in the sport. 'For more than a generation, we’ve celebrated the hard work that makes this sport exceptional,' Sullivan stated.

Fans eager to follow the tournament can keep updated through social media on Twitter @WomensNIT and Facebook /womensNIT, utilizing the hashtag #WNIT to join the conversation.

The Postseason WNIT not only proves to be an exhilarating competition but also serves as a platform to highlight emerging and established talents in women’s basketball. As anticipation builds, who will rise to the occasion and seize the coveted championship title? Stay tuned for matchups that could reshape the narrative of women’s college hoops!