FORT COLLINS, CO – Tournament officials have concluded months of research and thoughtful discussion and are excited to announce the field of 48 teams for the 28th annual Postseason WNIT, powered by Triple Crown Sports.

Fulfilling its longtime role as an event that showcases the depth and competitive excellence found throughout women's college basketball, the Postseason WNIT will release its full bracket on Monday with matchups, locations and start times for the opening round.

The Retrievers are one of 39 at-large selections to the Postseason WNIT field, joining nine automatic qualifiers. UMBC is 16-14 this season after posting a 10-6 record in the America East. The Retrievers fell in the America East Semifinals in a thrilling double overtime contest to Vermont, 68-65. 

Schedule for the 28th edition of the Postseason WNIT:

Round 1 - March 19-21, 2026

Round 2 - March 22-24, 2026

Super 16 - March 25-27, 2026

Great 8 - March 28-30, 2026

Fab 4 - March 31 - April 1, 2026

Championship - Saturday, April 4, 2026