July 10, 2012

FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Duquesne has been selected as one of 16 teams to participate in the Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament.

The Preseason WNIT kicks off the 2012-13 women's college basketball season and will be played Nov. 9-18 in a 3-game guarantee championship format. The bracket will be announced on July 17.

The event opens Nov. 9 with first-round games. Second-round games will be played Nov. 11; semifinals will be Nov. 14-15; and the championship is set for Sunday, Nov. 18.

Teams that lose in the first two rounds will play consolation games on the second weekend, Nov. 16-17. All games are hosted by participating schools.

"This is a great honor to be chosen to participate in the Preseason WNIT," said head coach Suzie McConnell-Serio. "We are very excited to be playing in the tournament. This is a tremendous opportunity for our players and we are looking forward to some excellent competition."

The WNIT will release the bracket on July 17th.

2012 PRESEASON WNIT PARTICIPANTS

Davidson

Delaware

Duquesne

Georgetown

Grambling

Illinois State

Iowa

Kennesaw State

Liberty

Memphis

Middle Tennessee State

Morehead State

North Carolina

Northern Illinois

Sacred Heart

Sam Houston State