2018 CSU Bakersfield Women's Basketball
Postseason Tournament Central
The Roadrunners have received an invitation to the WBI and will host its first-round matchup against Fresno State in the Icardo Center on Wednesday, Mar. 14, at 7 p.m. CSUB Athletics will be looking for ticket sponsors to support the home event and ensure a great Bakersfield home crowd for the team. The full WBI field will be released later on Monday evening.
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The second round WBI games will be held Sunday or Monday, Mar. 18 or 19 with the semifinals set for Mar. 23 or 24. All game times are local to the site.
Tickets
Single-game tickets and group discounts are available by contacting the CSUB Athletics Ticket Office at (661) 654-BLUE or tickets@csub.edu. Tickets will also be available on a walk-up basis at the Icardo Center box office the night of the game. General Admission tickets are $12 for Adults, $8 for Seniors (60+) and Youth (6-17), and $5 for Super Youth (3-5). Ages 2 and under do not require a ticket.Â
NCAA Division I Postseason History
The 2017-18 season marks the third-time CSU Bakersfield will be playing in the WBI and the third postseason appearance in the last five seasons (2014 WNIT, 2015 WNIT). The program currently holds a 3-2 record in the WBI, advancing to the championship in its last appearance (2010-2011).
WBI Bracket
The winner of the CSU Bakersfield-Fresno State game will face the winner of the Mar. 15 game between Nevada and UC Irvine in Reno, Nev. The remaining portion of the West bracket sees Texas Southern play Weber State at the Health and Physical Education Arena in Houston. Their start time is set for 7 p.m. CT on Mar. 15. SIUE will travel to Central Arkansas on Mar. 15 for a 7 p.m. CT tip-off.Â
In the East bracket, Youngstown State will host Binghamton Mar. 14 at 7 p.m. ET, while Northeastern and Yale face one another in Boston, Mass. on Mar. 15 at 7 p.m. ET. UNC Asheville headlines the bottom half of the East region and will welcome Furman, on Mar. 15. The final first round contest features South Alabama hosting Stetson. The Jaguars (19-12) and the Hatters (17-14) will play at 7 p.m. ET on Mar. 15.
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Women's Basketball Invitational
CSU Bakersfield vs. Fresno State
Location - Bakersfield, Calif., Icardo Center
Wednesday, Mar. 14, 7 p.m.
