Sophomore guard Cassie Breen shares a laugh with a opposing player during the game against IUPUI at McGuirk Arena, Thursday, March 17, 2016.
The season ended for the Mid-American Conference West Division Champion CMU women's basketball team Thursday at McGuirk Arena.
The Chippewas (22-11, 14-4 MAC) lost to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (21-10, 11-5 Summit League) 63-55 in the first round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament.
"It's tough to win a game when you can't score," said Head Coach Sue Guevara. "We couldn't put the ball in the hole. When you don't score, you have to defend.