The women’s basketball team topped Stephen F. Austin State University in a nail-biting 60-54 victory in the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.
UTA qualified for the tournament via an automatic bid with its regular season conference title while Stephen F. Austin State University qualified through an at-large bid.
The win landmarked several accolades: head coach Krista Gerlich’s 100th all-time win, her 24th win of the season and the first postseason win in Lady Mavericks history.
Gerlich said the win set the tone for the program’s expectations, and participating in this tournament gives the team valuable experience for the future.