Stanford Selected for WBIT Stanford will compete in the postseason as part of the 32-team Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament, according to the WBIT selection committee. The Cardinal will host Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in the first round on Thursday, March 19, at Maples Pavilion, with the game scheduled for 7 p.m. Tickets for the matchup are available through tickets.gostanford.com. The tournament’s first round will take place on March 19, followed by second-round games on March 22. Quarterfinals are set for March 26, with four teams advancing to Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas, for the semifinals on March 30. The championship game will be held on April 1. The winner of the Stanford/LMU matchup will face the winner of George Mason/Quinnipiac in the second round, with Stanford hosting the game on March 22 if they advance. Preliminary rounds of the WBIT will be broadcast on ESPN+, while the semifinals will air on ESPNU and the finals on ESPN2. This marks Stanford’s second consecutive season in the tournament. The Cardinal has a strong historical record against LMU, with a 2-0 all-time series. Their first meeting occurred in a tournament in Honolulu, Hawai’i, on December 4, 1987, where Stanford won 83-38. The teams also faced off in the Preseason WNIT on November 9, 2006, with Stanford prevailing 88-61.#charles_koch_arena #stanford_university #wbit #maples_pavilion #loyola_marymount_university
Florida Atlantic Owls vs Wichita State Shockers Prediction, 3/7/2026 College Basketball Picks The Florida Atlantic Owls and Wichita State Shockers are set to face off in a college basketball matchup on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. The game will feature the Shockers, who enter the contest with a 20-10 record, challenging the Owls, who carry a 17-13 mark. The contest is expected to be a closely contested battle between two teams with contrasting styles and strengths. The Owls, led by their recent performance against Charlotte, have shown resilience in their offensive output. In their last game, they secured a narrow 77-76 victory over the 49ers, shooting 43.1% from the field and 33.2% from beyond the arc. Their ability to convert 65.2% of free throw attempts (15 of 23) and secure 37 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards, highlights their balanced approach. Key contributors like Kanaan Carlyle, who scored 19 points in 36 minutes of play, will be critical in their effort to maintain momentum. Wichita State, meanwhile, has demonstrated strong defensive capabilities and offensive efficiency. Their recent win over UTSA, an 84-67 victory, showcased their ability to dominate the boards (54 total rebounds) and limit opponents’ scoring. The Shockers’ Kenyon Giles led the way with 28 points, shooting 40.7% from the field, while their team shooting percentage of 40.5% and 71.4% free throw accuracy (20 of 28) underscore their offensive consistency. Defensively, the Shockers rank 89th in the nation in points allowed per game (70.5) and force turnovers at a rate of 10.9 per contest. Statistically, the Owls have averaged 79.8 points per game but rank 93rd in field goal percentage (46.1%) and 202nd in points per game allowed (74.4). Their 33.#wichita_state_shockers #kenyon_giles #florida_atlantic_owls #charles_koch_arena #kanaan_carlyle
