USD women earn first-ever NIT bid

After roping in 22 wins during their inaugural season in Division I, the University of South Dakota women’s basketball team received their first-ever bid into the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.

The Coyotes will host Drake University in the first round of the NIT on Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m. in the DakotaDome.

The 32-team field was announced Monday night just before 11 p.m. and included fellow Summit League teams Oral Roberts and University of Missouri-Kansas City. .

Tickets for Thursday game are $15 for adults and $5 for USD students and youth.