Iowa State women to compete in 2018 Preseason NIT

The following is a press release courtesy of Iowa State Athletic Communications.

FORT COLLINS, Colorado – The Iowa State women’s basketball team has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2018 Preseason WNIT, the tournament announced today. This year marks the 25^th edition of the event and is Iowa State’s first time participating in the 16-team field.

The 2018 Preseason WNIT features a three-game guarantee for all teams and all games will be hosted by participating schools with the championship game televised on CBS Sports Network. A bracket will be announced later this spring.

“We are excited to compete in this year’s Preseason WNIT,” head coach Bill Fennelly said. “It’s a great tournament, and we are looking forward to being a part of the event that kicks off the college basketball season.”

In addition to the Cyclones, the 2018 Preseason WNIT field includes: Auburn (SEC), Delaware (Colonial), Hartford (America East), Marquette (Big East), Miami (ACC), Montana State (Big Sky), Morgan State (Mid-Eastern), New Mexico (Mountain West), Niagara (Metro Atlantic), Nicholls State (Southland), Northern Illinois (Mid-American), Northern Iowa (Missouri Valley), Stephen F. Austin (Southland), Texas State (Sun Belt) and Yale (Ivy).

Jared Stansbury

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