Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Oregon has accepted an invitation to play in the 2023 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), WNIT and UO officials announced Sunday evening. The Ducks are one of 64 teams in the postseason tournament while the full WNIT bracket, along with matchups, dates and times, will be revealed Monday at approximately 11 a.m. PT. The first-round matchups are scheduled to begin March 15-17 at 32 host sites across the country. UO is one of two Pac-12 teams to accept a bid into this year's WNIT (Washington). "Obviously, the goal each year is to qualify for the NCAA Tournament," said Graves. "Having said that, if there is an opportunity to play meaningful basketball games, we are going to pursue that. There are a lot of teams right now who are done with their seasons, so we feel fortunate to have the chance to continue playing – and to play again in front of our great fans, for hopefully multiple games, at Matthew Knight (Arena) is always exciting." Bracket released with matchups, Round 1 game times - Monday, March 13. UO Accepts Bid to WNIT - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Oregon has accepted an invitation to play in the 2023 WNIT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2023 WNIT field announced; bracket coming Monday Columbia, Kansas, UMass and Oregon just missed playing in the women’s NCAA Tournament as the first four teams out of the field. All four will be part of the 64-team WNIT field that was announced Sunday night. Although the tournament field was set, the bracket will not be announced until about 11 a.m. Monday. 2023 WNIT field announced; bracket coming Monday WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Oregon, Columbia, Kansas and UMass headline the 64-team field for the WNIT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 3 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Ducks set to host North Dakota State in WNIT debut on Friday evening Women's basketball will return to Matthew Knight Arena earlier than expected. The Ducks, which held their Senior Day late last month, will host North Dakota State on Friday night in the opening round of the WNIT, the tournament announced on Monday morning. The game will start at 7 PM. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/ducks-set-to-host-north-dakota-state-in-wnit-debut-on-friday-eve-206366264/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2023 Postseason WNIT Bracket Note that the WNIT is broken into 4 groups. The Ducks are in Group 1. You need to scroll to see the 4 different groups. 2023 Postseason WNIT WOMENSNIT.COM UO TO HOST NDSU IN WNIT FIRST ROUND The Ducks are the top seed in their half of the Group 1 bracket, with first-round matchups getting underway March 15-17 at 32 host sites across the country. Also in UO's half of the Group 1 bracket are BYU, Long Beach State, Rice, San Diego, San Diego State and UC Irvine. UO is one of two Pac-12 teams to accept a bid into this year's WNIT (Washington). Oregon claimed the 2002 WNIT title in addition to winning the 1989 NWIT championship. All-time, UO is 18-5 in the invitational tournament, with an 11-2 record at home. UO to Host NDSU in WNIT First Round - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Oregon has accepted an invitation to play in the 2023 WNIT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 5 Share Posted March 13, 2023 WNIT Know the Foe: the North Dakota State Bison WNIT Know the Foe: the North Dakota State Bison 247SPORTS.COM Get to know Oregon's opening round WNIT opponent — the North Dakota State Bison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Kennedy Basham to miss WNIT opener, everyone else cleared to play Freshman reserve center Kennedy Basham is not expected to play in Oregon's WNIT debut against North Dakota State on Friday. Head coach Kelly Graves chose not to get into details, but did suggest she could return for future games should the team advance. "I don't think Kennedy will be available for Friday," said Graves, who clarified it would be an injury absence and not anything else. "We're hoping [she can play]." The 6-foot-7 true freshman has appeared in 16 games this season and has averaged 1.8 points per game and 1.4 rebounds per game, while also blocking 1.3 shots per game. She blocked three shots in seven minutes in the team's loss to Stanford. Kennedy Basham to miss WNIT opener, everyone else cleared to play 247SPORTS.COM Kennedy Basham to miss WNIT opener, everyone else cleared to play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted March 15, 2023 DUCKS BEGIN WNIT FRIDAY AT MKA The Oregon women's basketball team begins its postseason with a first-round matchup against North Dakota State in the 2023 WNIT Friday night, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. PT at Matthew Knight Arena. The Ducks are making their first appearance in the WNIT since 2016, when they reached the semifinal round. It marks UO's eighth all-time appearance in the WNIT and third under head coach Kelly Graves. Friday's matchup will be the first between Oregon and NDSU. UO, who was one of the last four teams out of the NCAA Tournament, saw its regular season end in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament, falling to top-seed Stanford on March 2. Ducks Begin WNIT Friday at MKA - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM The Oregon women's basketball team begins its postseason with a first-round WNIT matchup against North Dakota State. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted March 16, 2023 WATCH: Head Coach Kelly Graves meets with the media ahead of Oregon's 1st Round WNIT matchup vs. North Dakota State WATCH: #12 Jr. guard Te-Hina Paopao meets with the media ahead of Oregon's 1st Round WNIT matchup vs. North Dakota State Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 9 Share Posted March 16, 2023 John Canzano: Bald Faced Truth Podcast All Pac 12 freshman, Chance Gray, joined John to discuss the upcoming game the Ducks will have in the NIT and what she learned during her very successful freshman season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Ducks look to move past initial 'disappointment', beat North Dakota State in WNIT opener "It's a great opportunity and it's going to be fun," junior guard Te-Hina Paopao said. "We get to play in front of the home crowd and my favorite fans ever. I'm just excited to play at Matthew Knight again. A lot of teams don't have the opportunity like we do to keep playing in March. We're just really blessed and excited to play in another tournament and keep our heads up." Ducks look to move past initial 'disappointment', beat North Dakota State in WNIT opener 247SPORTS.COM Ducks look to move past initial 'disappointment', beat North Dakota State in WNIT opener Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Te-Hina Paopao’s 24, Endyia Rogers’ triple-double send Oregon women’s basketball past NDSU in WNIT A program four years removed from a Final Four appearance hosting a program with its most wins in 18 years was every bit the mismatch it was drawn up to be. Te-Hina Paopao shot a ridiculous 9 of 11 from the field, including 6 for 7 from three-point range en route to 24 points, seven rebounds and four assists and Endyia Rogers notched UO’s first triple-double since Sabrina Ionescu to lead six players in double-figures for Oregon in a 96-57 trouncing of North Dakota State in the first round of the WNIT Friday night at Matthew Knight Arena. Te-Hina Paopao’s 24, Endyia Rogers’ triple-double send Oregon women’s basketball past NDSU in WNIT WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Te-Hina Paopao shot a ridiculous 9 of 11 from the field, including 6 for 7 from three-point range en route to 24 points, seven... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 26 Share Posted March 18, 2023 WBB recap: Ducks cruise past Bison in first round of the WNIT For the first 10 minutes, the Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team looked like they hadn’t played in over a week. But then the Ducks turned on the jets and blitzed North Dakota State 96-57 to advance to the second round of the WNIT where they will host Rice. The first quarter seemingly featured two evenly matched teams as the Ducks held just a slim 19-15 lead. That was a mirage. Oregon outclassed the Bison for the remaining 30 minutes to win by 39 points in front of 2,703 fans. WBB recap: Ducks cruise past Bison in first round of the WNIT DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon advances to the second round of the WNIT with a 39-point blowout over North Dakota State. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 28 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Ducks nearly notch 100 in WNIT debut dismantling of North Dakota State Less than a week after missing out on the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six years, Oregon made short work of North Dakota State in its WNIT debut. Perimeter stars Te-Hina Paopao and Endyia Rogers paced the way with Paopao hanging a game-best 24 points and Rogers notching her first career-triple double in the 96-57 victory. Rogers finished with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for the first since Sabrina Ionescu's departure three seasons ago. Paopao hit her first six three-point shots to continue her red hot shooting. The junior has now made 34-of-51 threes over the last six games, and has connected on at least five in five of six games. Six total Ducks reached double-figures with Chance Gray finishing second to Paopao with 16. Grace VanSlooten (12), Ahlise Hurst (11) and Taya Hanson (10) also joined them. Ducks nearly notch 100 in WNIT debut dismantling of North Dakota State 247SPORTS.COM Ducks nearly notch 100 in WNIT debut dismantling of North Dakota State Endyia Rogers posts Oregon's first triple-double since Sabrina Ionescu in blowout win Endyia Rogers became the first Oregon player since the NCAA's triple-double queen's departure to post a triple-double in Friday's 96-57 blowout of North Dakota State in an opening round WNIT game at Matthew Knight Arena. The triple-double was not only the first since Sabrina Ionescu posted her record 26th and final in the spring of 2020, but also the first of Rogers' career. Endyia Rogers posts Oregon's first triple-double since Sabrina Ionescu in blowout win 247SPORTS.COM Endyia Rogers posts Oregon's first triple-double since Sabrina Ionescu in blowout win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 29 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Veteran Guards Lead WNIT Victory "I thought we played great," said UO coach Kelly Graves, whose team broke the game open with a 16-0 run in the second quarter. "I thought we really set the tone defensively. We were good tonight defensively, forced them into some turnovers, were able to get out in transition — especially in that second quarter. And then it just kind of kept going." "We're making the most of our opportunities," Rogers said. "We're still getting to play. There's people that just got knocked out today and they're going home, so we're just making the most of our opportunity and going as far as we can." Veteran Guards Lead WNIT Victory - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Te-Hina Paopao kept up her hot shooting and Endyia Rogers notched a triple-double in Friday's win over North Dakota State. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 30 Share Posted March 18, 2023 WATCH Kelly Graves | Postgame vs. NDSU | WNIT Round 1 WATCH Te-Hina Paopao & Endyia Rogers | Postgame vs. NDSU | WNIT Round 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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