NORTHERN ILLINOIS 70, NORTHERN IOWA 59

DeKalb, IL – Northern Illinois took a double-digit lead after one quarter and rebuilt their advantage by eight more points in the third quarter to move past Northern Iowa in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT.

The Huskies (2-1) got a career-high 17 points from Errin Hodges, while Ally May and Courtney Woods each scored 12 points. May also had eight rebounds; Northern Illinois did have 20 turnovers but came away with a 44-33 edge in rebounds.

The Panthers (1-2) were led by Karli Rucker, who closed with 22 points. Taylor Hagen added 16 points and 11 rebounds; Northern Iowa shot 34 percent overall, 22 percent from 3-point range.
 
NEW MEXICO 72, HARTFORD 65

Albuquerque, NM – Jaisa Nunn had her way underneath the basket, ringing up 32 points and 11 rebounds as New Mexico eased past Hartford in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT.

The Lobos (2-1) saw their lead cut to 68-63 after a 3-pointer from Hartford’s Lindsey Abed with 1:42 left in the game. Nunn came through with a basket and free throw at the 1:16 mark to make it 71-63. New Mexico enjoyed a 45-27 lead in rebounds and saw Jayla Everett score 15 points, and Aisia Robertson scored 10 points.

The Hawks (1-3) got 22 points from Sierra DaCosta, and Abed finished with 19 points.

IOWA STATE 75, MIAMI 52

Ames, IA – Iowa State used a 7-0 run right before halftme to build a 10-point lead, then sealed the deal with a strong defensive effort in the last 20 minutes to take down No. 24 Miami, 75-52, to claim the 2018 Preseason WNIT championship in its first time playing in the event.

The Cyclones (4-0) got 15 points and seven rebounds from Bridget Carleton, who was voted the tournament MVP. Ines Nezerwa added 15 points and six rebounds; Kristin Scott chipped in with 11 points and eight rebounds as the Cyclones held the Hurricanes (4-1) to 31 percent shooting, including just 2-of-20 from 3-point range.

Miami got 14 points and nine rebounds from Emese Hof. Beatrice Mompremier added eight rebounds.

The rest of the all-tournament team includes Madison Wise of Iowa State, Mompremier and Hof from Miami, Allazia Blockton from Marquette and Janiah McKay of Auburn.

NEW MEXICO 72, HARTFORD 65

Albuquerque, NM – Jaisa Nunn had her way underneath the basket, ringing up 32 points and 11 rebounds as New Mexico eased past Hartford in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT.

The Lobos (2-1) saw their lead cut to 68-63 after a 3-pointer from Hartford’s Lindsey Abed with 1:42 left in the game. Nunn came through with a basket and free throw at the 1:16 mark to make it 71-63. New Mexico enjoyed a 45-27 lead in rebounds and saw Jayla Everett score 15 points, and Aisia Robertson scored 10 points.
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The Hawks (1-3) got 22 points from Sierra DaCosta, and Abed finished with 19 points. 

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 70, NORTHERN IOWA 59
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DeKalb, IL – Northern Illinois took a double-digit lead after one quarter and rebuilt their advantage by eight more points in the third quarter to move past Northern Iowa in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT.

The Huskies (2-1) got a career-high 17 points from Errin Hodges, while Ally May and Courtney Woods each scored 12 points. May also had eight rebounds; Northern Illinois did have 20 turnovers but came away with a 44-33 edge in rebounds.

The Panthers (1-2) were led by Karli Rucker, who closed with 22 points. Taylor Hagen added 16 points and 11 rebounds; Northern Iowa shot 34 percent overall, 22 percent from 3-point range.

​NIAGARA 67, MORGAN STATE 57

Nacogdoches, TX – Jai Moore scored a career-high 21 points and added eight rebounds and four assists as Niagara got its first win of the season, easing past Morgan State in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT.

The Purple Eagles (1-4) hit 15 free throws and had a 39-26 advantage in rebounds. Emerald Ekpiteta, a sophomore from London, added 12 points and 11 rebounds while Maggie McIntyre scored 10 points.

Adre’onia Coleman scored 20 points to go with 12 rebounds for Morgan State (1-4).
 
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 67, YALE 57

Nacogdoches, TX – Stephen F. Austin ended its Preseason WNIT play on a winning note Saturday evening. The Lady Jacks (2-1) outscored Yale 37-20 in the second half to grab the victory, 67-57.

The Bulldogs (2-2) led by seven, 37-30, at the halfway mark but a 21-5 run from Stephen F. Austin allowed the Lady Jacks to surge ahead by the end of the third quarter. Roxy Barahman nailed several jumpers down the stretch, pulling Yale within four with a little over a minute to play. It was Stephen F. Austin’s ability to knock down clutch free throws, hitting 6-8 from the charity stripe in the closing minute that sealed the win.

Senior Chanell Hayes led the Lady Jacks with 23 points, pouring in five three-pointers. Imani Johnson (12 points) and Riley Harvey (11 points) also gave Stephen F. Austin a boost.

Yale’s Roxy Barahman finished with a game-high 26 points, playing 39 of the game’s 40 minutes.

DELAWARE 71, NICHOLLS STATE 56

San Marcos, TX – After entering halftime in a 31-31 tie, Delaware outscored Nicholls State by a 40-25 margin in the second half to win this consolation round matchup in the Preseason WNIT.

The Blue Hens (1-2) had a commanding 50-26 advantage in rebounds; Abby Gonzlaes had 20 points, hitting all four of Delaware’s made 3-pointers, and freshman Jasmine Dickey came through with 15 points and 16 rebounds. Samone Defreese added 12 points and Justina Mascaro scored 10 points.

Delaware forced 22 turnovers, including seven in the fourth quarter. The Blue Hens opened up their first double-digit lead with 7:58 to go on a jumper from Rebecca Lawrence, and that was followed up by a 3-pointer from Gonzales at 7:17.

For Nicholls State (0-4), Cassidy Barrios scored 23 points and added eight rebounds. Adrian Mann scored 14 points.

MONTANA STATE 67, TEXAS STATE 59
San Marcos, TX – Montana State gave up a lead after being outscored 22-8 in the third quarter, but an explosive fourth quarter that featured a 14-0 run sent them past Texas State in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT.

Montana State (3-1) was paced by Claire Lundberg, who was 8-for-8 from the field (including four 3-pointers) to go with 6-for-6 from the free throw line for a total of 26 points. She also had six rebounds. Martha Kurderer added 21 points.

A 3-pointer from Toshua Leavitt pulled Texas State (1-2) into a 45-43 lead with 2:22 remaining in the third quarter. Montana State responded with an extended scoring run, pulling ahead 59-49 in two free throws from Gabby Mocchi with 4:02 to go in the game.

Montana State (which struggled to protect the ball at times and had 22 turnovers) hit enough free throws down the stretch to protect its lead. Blaire Braxton chipped in with nine rebounds.
Leavitt had 19 points for Texas State, and Jayla Johnson scored 10 points.

MONTANA STATE 67, TEXAS STATE 59

San Marcos, TX – Montana State gave up a lead after being outscored 22-8 in the third quarter, but an explosive fourth quarter that featured a 14-0 run sent them past Texas State in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT.

Montana State (3-1) was paced by Claire Lundberg, who was 8-for-8 from the field (including four 3-pointers) to go with 6-for-6 from the free throw line for a total of 26 points. She also had six rebounds. Martha Kurderer added 21 points.

A 3-pointer from Toshua Leavitt pulled Texas State (1-2) into a 45-43 lead with 2:22 remaining in the third quarter. Montana State responded with an extended scoring run, pulling ahead 59-49 in two free throws from Gabby Mocchi with 4:02 to go in the game.

Montana State (which struggled to protect the ball at times and had 22 turnovers) hit enough free throws down the stretch to protect its lead. Blaire Braxton chipped in with nine rebounds.
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Leavitt had 19 points for Texas State, and Jayla Johnson scored 10 points.

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 67, YALE 57

Nacogdoches, TX – Stephen F. Austin ended its Preseason WNIT play on a winning note Saturday evening. The Lady Jacks (2-1) outscored Yale 37-20 in the second half to grab the victory, 67-57.

The Bulldogs (2-2) led by seven, 37-30, at the halfway mark but a 21-5 run from Stephen F. Austin allowed the Lady Jacks to surge ahead by the end of the third quarter. Roxy Barahman nailed several jumpers down the stretch, pulling Yale within four with a little over a minute to play. It was Stephen F. Austin’s ability to knock down clutch free throws, hitting 6-8 from the charity stripe in the closing minute that sealed the win.

Senior Chanell Hayes led the Lady Jacks with 23 points, pouring in five three-pointers. Imani Johnson (12 points) and Riley Harvey (11 points) also gave Stephen F. Austin a boost.

Yale’s Roxy Barahman finished with a game-high 26 points, playing 39 of the game’s 40 minutes.

DELAWARE 71, NICHOLLS STATE 56

San Marcos, TX – After entering halftime in a 31-31 tie, Delaware outscored Nicholls State by a 40-25 margin in the second half to win this consolation round matchup in the Preseason WNIT.

The Blue Hens (1-2) had a commanding 50-26 advantage in rebounds; Abby Gonzlaes had 20 points, hitting all four of Delaware’s made 3-pointers, and freshman Jasmine Dickey came through with 15 points and 16 rebounds. Samone Defreese added 12 points and Justina Mascaro scored 10 points.

Delaware forced 22 turnovers, including seven in the fourth quarter. The Blue Hens opened up their first double-digit lead with 7:58 to go on a jumper from Rebecca Lawrence, and that was followed up by a 3-pointer from Gonzales at 7:17.

For Nicholls State (0-4), Cassidy Barrios scored 23 points and added eight rebounds. Adrian Mann scored 14 points.

NIAGARA 67, MORGAN STATE 57

Nacogdoches, TX – Jai Moore scored a career-high 21 points and added eight rebounds and four assists as Niagara got its first win of the season, easing past Morgan State in the consolation round of the Preseason WNIT.

The Purple Eagles (1-4) hit 15 free throws and had a 39-26 advantage in rebounds. Emerald Ekpiteta, a sophomore from London, added 12 points and 11 rebounds while Maggie McIntyre scored 10 points.

Adre’onia Coleman scored 20 points to go with 12 rebounds for Morgan State (1-4).

TEXAS STATE 72, NICHOLLS STATE 67

San Marcos, TX – In a game where no team led by more than eight points, Texas State managed to outlast Nicholls State, 72-67, in Preseason WNIT consolation play on Friday evening.

Ahead by just two points with 1:30 left in the contest, Brooke Holle nailed a three-pointer to give the Bobcats (1-1) a margin of five. One possession later, Kennedy Taylor came up with a huge steal and free throws ultimately sealed the win for the home side.

The Colonels (0-3) will get one more matchup against Delaware (0-2) while Texas State will face Montana State (3-1). Both games are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17 in San Marcos, TX.

Toshua Leavitt dialed up a team-high 20 points in the victory. The senior also became in the moved into second place for most made three-pointers in Sun Belt history. Brooke Holle added 17 points and Jayla Johnson scored 12 for the Bobcats.
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Nicholls State got everything the could have asked for out of senior Cassidy Barrios. Barrios poured in a game-high 25 points, shot 9-18 from the field and was a perfect 4-4 at the free throw line.

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 69, MORGAN STATE 42

Nacogdoches, TX – Stephen F. Austin spread out the scoring and took advantage of Morgan State’s mistakes, getting 12 points from Riley Harvey in consolation round action of the Preseason WNIT.

The Ladyjacks (1-1) will face Yale (2-1) on Saturday, with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. ET. Morgan State (1-3) takes on Niagara (0-4) at 3 p.m. ET; both games will be played on the SFA campus.

Both teams struggled to convert from 3-point range; SFA was 7-for-29, and the Lady Bears were 2-of-14. The Ladyjacks ended up with 11 players scoring on the night; Marissa Banfield had 11 points and Imani Johnson added nine points and five rebounds.

Adre’onia Coleman led Morgan State with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Lady Bears only had four other players score and were hampered by 28 turnovers.

MONTANA STATE 69, DELAWARE 60

San Marcos, TX – After losing to Marquette in the opening round of the 2018 Preseason WNIT, Montana State righted the ship with a 69-60 victory over Delaware in consolation play Friday evening.

The Bobcats (2-1) will await the winner of host school Texas State and Nicholls State while the Blue Hens (0-2) will face the loser of the matchup. Both games are slated for Saturday, Nov. 17 and will be played on the campus of Texas State in San Marcos, TX.

Senior Claire Lundberg led the way for Montana State, scoring 28 points and collecting six rebounds. Martha Kuderer (17 points) and Oliana Squires (13 points) also ended in double figures for the Bobcats.

Despite 20 points from Samone DeFreese and 18 points off the bench, Delaware couldn’t overcome its 20 turnovers and shot just 2-11 from three-point distance.

MIAMI 63, MARQUETTE 55

Miami, FL -- Miami's 16-point second half lead shrunk to one point thanks to a furious Marquette rally, but the No. 25 Hurricanes scored four late points to slip by the 19th-ranked Golden Eagles and advance to the Preseason WNIT championship game.

The Hurricanes (4-0) will take on host Iowa State in the title matchup, set for 4:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Nov. 18 and televised on CBS Sports Network.

Career-high totals of 24 points and 21 rebounds (the latter number set a single-game record for the Preseason WNIT) from Baylor transfer Beatrice Mompremier helped preserve Miami's tournament run as the Hurricanes had 19 turnovers. After Marquette closed to 56-55, both teams went on a long scoring drought that was broken on a putback from Mompremier, which made it 58-55 with 53 seconds to go.

Miami got some insurance at :41, when Laura Cornelius stole the ball and sank two free throws to make it 60-55. 

The Hurricanes also got 10 points and 10 rebounds from Emese Hof, and Cornelius closed with 10 points. Miami had a 56-41 rebounding edge and held Marquette (3-1) to 29 percent shooting from the field.

The Golden Eagles were paced by Erika Davenport's 15 points and seven rebounds. Danielle King had 10 points and four steals. Baskets by Amani Wilborn and Allazia Blockton pulled Marquette to a 56-55 deficit, but those were the final points for the visitors the rest of the way.

IOWA STATE 67, AUBURN 64

Ames, IA -- Iowa State senior and all-Big 12 first teamer Bridget Carleton missed two free throws with the score tied and 33 seconds to go against Auburn, but she converted a layup with nine seconds left and blocked a shot at :02 to send the Cyclones into the 2018 Preseason WNIT championship game.

Iowa State (3-0) will host Miami or Marquette in the title game, set for 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 18 (televised on CBS Sports Network).

The Cyclones looked to have the upper hand after an 8-0 run (including two jumpers from Alexa Middleton) pushed them ahead of the Tigers (3-1) by a 64-54 margin with 2:21 left. However, Auburn's Janiah McKay hit three 3-pointer in just over 45 seconds, and her last one tied the score at 64-all with 41 seconds to go. Carleton missed her free throws; McKay was whistled for an offensive foul at :13, and Carleton made her game-winner.

On a night where Iowa State missed its first nine 3-pointers and seemed to be playing uphill, freshman Ashley Joens breathed fresh life into the Cyclones with three fourth-quarter bombs. Joens finished with 18 points, and Carleton closed with 15 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists. Madison Wise added 13 points and seven rebounds, and Meredith Burkhall chipped in with 10 points and eight rebounds.

The Tigers took a 15-point lead at one point in the second quarter, capped by two free throws from Thompson and a 3-pointer by Emari Jones with 2:28 to go before the break. In the third quarter, Iowa State had another scoring drought of more than 5:30, but a 3-pointer at the buzzer pulled the Cyclones into a 45-45 tie. Auburn was outscored 16-7 in that frame.

Auburn was paced by Unique Thompson, who had 19 points and 14 rebounds. Jones had 15 points and seven rebounds, and McKay closed with 14 points. 

​MIAMI 75, HARTFORD 62
 
Miami, FL -- Miami outscored Hartford in the paint by 36 points, and post players Emese Hoff (21 points) and Beatrice Mompremier (19 points) thrived Sunday in Round 2 of the 2018 Preseason WNIT.
 
Miami (3-0) will play Marquette or Northern Iowa in the semifinals on Thursday. Hartford (1-2) will play in a consolation round game later this week.
 
The Hurricanes shot 53 percent from the field and had a 43-24 lead in rebounds. Mompremier had 13 rebounds, and Endia Banks closed with 11 points and seven rebounds.
 
Hartford stayed in range in the first half and took a 22-21 lead with 4:11 before halftime on a 3-pointer by Kelly Douglass, one of four long-range shots by the Hawks to that point. Another long shot from Douglass had Hartford within 43-41 with 5:25 left in the third quarter, but the Hurricanes answered with an 11-2 run and closed the frame with a 56-46 lead.
 
The Hawks got 24 points from Sierra DaCosta, two off her career high. Lindsey Abed added 18 points.
 
MARQUETTE 102, NORTHERN IOWA 61
 
Milwaukee, WI -- Marquette had another standout defensive effort, forcing 25 turnovers and running past Northern Iowa in Round 2 of the 2018 Postseason WNIT.
 
The Golden Eagles (3-0) will play at Miami in one semifinal, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 15. The Panthers (1-1) will play in a consolation round game later this week.
 
Marquette was in charge throughout, taking a 20-point lead at halftime and extending its lead by another 14 points in the third quarter. It was the second straight game the Golden Eagles topped 100 points and had six players reach double figures in scoring. Allazia Blockton finished with 22 points, and Erika Davenport closed with 18 points as her squad shot better than 56 percent from the field.
 
Northern Iowa hit 15 3-pointers, just one off the tournament record. Of the Panthers' 66 shots, 48 came from long range. Ellie Howell had 15 points; Bre Gunnels and Abby Gerrits each had 12 points for UNI.
 
IOWA STATE 70, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 60
 
Ames, IA -- Iowa State took a nine-point lead after the first quarter and maintained a comfortable lead the rest of the way, topping Northern Illinois in Round 2 of the 2018 Preseason WNIT.
 
The Cyclones (2-0) will play New Mexico or Auburn in one semifinal; the Huskies (1-1) will play in the consolation round later this week.
 
Northern Illinois did get back within eight points with 5:08 left in the fourth quarter on a layup from Mikayla Voigt, but ISU got back in control via five quick points from Madison Wise. Bridget Carleton scored 21 points for Iowa State to go with 13 rebounds and six assists. Kristin Scott had 15 points, and Wise finished with 12 points and six rebounds.
 
Voigt scored 12 points for the Huskies; Courtney Woods, Errin Hodges and Gabby Nikitinaite each scored 10 points.
 
AUBURN 79, NEW MEXICO 76
 
Albuquerque, NM -- In the tightest game so far of the 2018 Preseason WNIT, Daisa Alexander converted a jumper and free throw with 16 seconds to go, and sophomore Unique Thompson dominated with 19 points and 19 rebounds as Auburn prevailed in The Pit and slipped by New Mexico.
 
The Tigers (3-0) will play at Iowa State on Tuesday in a Preseason WNIT semifinal; tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. New Mexico (1-1) will host Hartford in a consolation round game on Nov. 18, with tipoff at 4 pm. ET.
 
The game was a thriller throughout; Thompson scored four points in a 10-second span to push Auburn to a 74-71 lead with 1:40 to go. Jaisa Nunn host two free throws for New Mexico; Janiah McKay nailed a jumper for the Tigers, and freshman Jayla Everett sunk a 3-pointer to tie it up at 76-all with 41 seconds remaining.
 
Alexander hit her shot and was fouled; after a timeout, New Mexico got a look with a 3-pointer, but Everett's shot missed the mark.
 
For the Tigers, McKay had 19 points and six assists. Alexander had 14 points and three steals; Thompson was one rebound short of the Preseason WNIT single-game record.
 
The Lobos got 25 points from Everett, who nailed seven 3-pointers. Nunn added 16 points and three steals.

AUBURN 79, NEW MEXICO 76

Albuquerque, NM -- In the tightest game so far of the 2018 Preseason WNIT, Daisa Alexander converted a jumper and free throw with 16 seconds to go, and sophomore Unique Thompson dominated with 19 points and 19 rebounds as Auburn prevailed in The Pit and slipped by New Mexico.

The Tigers (3-0) will play at Iowa State on Tuesday in a Preseason WNIT semifinal; tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. New Mexico (1-1) will host Hartford in a consolation round game on Nov. 18, with tipoff at 4 pm. ET.

The game was a thriller throughout; Thompson scored four points in a 10-second span to push Auburn to a 74-71 lead with 1:40 to go. Jaisa Nunn host two free throws for New Mexico; Janiah McKay nailed a jumper for the Tigers, and freshman Jayla Everett sunk a 3-pointer to tie it up at 76-all with 41 seconds remaining.

Alexander hit her shot and was fouled; after a timeout, New Mexico got a look with a 3-pointer, but Everett's shot missed the mark.

For the Tigers, McKay had 19 points and six assists. Alexander had 14 points and three steals; Thompson was one rebound short of the Preseason WNIT single-game record.

The Lobos got 25 points from Everett, who nailed seven 3-pointers. Nunn added 16 points and three steals.

IOWA STATE 70, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 60

Ames, IA -- Iowa State took a nine-point lead after the first quarter and maintained a comfortable lead the rest of the way, topping Northern Illinois in Round 2 of the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

The Cyclones (2-0) will host New Mexico or Auburn in one semifinal, with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The Huskies (1-1) will play in the consolation round later this week.

Northern Illinois did get back within eight points with 5:08 left in the fourth quarter on a layup from Mikayla Voigt, but ISU got back in control via five quick points from Madison Wise. Bridget Carleton scored 21 points for Iowa State to go with 13 rebounds and six assists. Kristin Scott had 15 points, and Wise finished with 12 points and six rebounds.

Voigt scored 12 points for the Huskies; Courtney Woods, Errin Hodges and Gabby Nikitinaite each scored 10 points.

MARQUETTE 102, NORTHERN IOWA 61

Milwaukee, WI -- Marquette had another standout defensive effort, forcing 25 turnovers and running past Northern Iowa in Round 2 of the 2018 Postseason WNIT.

The Golden Eagles (3-0) will play at Miami in one semifinal, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 15. The Panthers (1-1) will play in a consolation round game later this week.

Marquette was in charge throughout, taking a 20-point lead at halftime and extending its lead by another 14 points in the third quarter. It was the second straight game the Golden Eagles topped 100 points and had six players reach double figures in scoring. Allazia Blockton finished with 22 points, and Erika Davenport closed with 18 points as her squad shot better than 56 percent from the field.

Northern Iowa hit 15 3-pointers, just one off the tournament record. Of the Panthers' 66 shots, 48 came from long range. Ellie Howell had 15 points; Bre Gunnels and Abby Gerrits each had 12 points for UNI.

MIAMI 75, HARTFORD 62

Miami, FL -- Miami outscored Hartford in the paint by 36 points, and post players Emese Hoff (21 points) and Beatrice Mompremier (19 points) thrived Sunday in Round 2 of the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

Miami (3-0) will play Marquette or Northern Iowa in the semifinals on Thursday. Hartford (1-2) will play in a consolation round game later this week.

The Hurricanes shot 53 percent from the field and had a 43-24 lead in rebounds. Mompremier had 13 rebounds, and Endia Banks closed with 11 points and seven rebounds.

Hartford stayed in range in the first half and took a 22-21 lead with 4:11 before halftime on a 3-pointer by Kelly Douglass, one of four long-range shots by the Hawks to that point. Another long shot from Douglass had Hartford within 43-41 with 5:25 left in the third quarter, but the Hurricanes answered with an 11-2 run and closed the frame with a 56-46 lead.

The Hawks got 24 points from from Sierra DaCosta, two off her career high. Lindsey Abed added 18 points.

MIAMI 81, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 60

Miami, FL – No. 25 Miami displayed a sharp shooting eye to build a big lead against Stephen F. Austin and blended that with sturdy defense to move into Round 2 of the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

The Hurricanes (2-0) will face Hartford on Sunday; the Ladyjacks (0-1) move into the consolation round.

Miami shot 56 percent overall and converted 12 3-pointers, all coming in the first three quarters. Sophomore guard Mykea Gray had 25 points, two off her career high, and junior guard Laura Cornelius closed with nine points and eight assists. Baylor transfer Beatrice Mompremier added 14 points in her first game with the Hurricanes.

Stephen F. Austin was paced by Chanell Hayes, who had 19 points. Heaven Hamling closed with 15 points.

The Ladyjacks tied the game early in the second quarter on a 3-pointer by Brioenne Burns to make it 22-all, but the Hurricanes quickly responded and pulled ahead by a 43-30 margin at halftime. Miami was 9-of-16 from 3-point range in the half and forced 11 turnovers in that span.

Back-to-back 3-pointers by Gray late in the third quarter built the Miami advantage to 60-37.
 
IOWA STATE 95, NIAGARA 35
Ames, IA – Iowa State burst its way to a 23-point lead after one quarter and kept Niagara at a comfortable distance the rest of the way in Round 1 of the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

The Cyclones (1-0) will host Northern Illinois in Round 2; that game is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. The Purple Eagles (0-2) move into the consolation round.

Freshman guard Ashley Joens launched her highly anticipated ISU career with 16 points. All Big-12 senior Bridget Carleton closed with 14 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists, and Inez Nezerwa added 14 points. Iowa State shot 54 percent from the field (all 12 players in uniform scored) and had a 46-31 edge in rebounding.

Iowa State claimed a 27-4 lead after the first 10 minutes, which was capped by a 3-pointer from Adriana Camber at the buzzer. The Cyclones then enjoyed an 11-1 run over the final 5:37 of the second quarter to take a 49-12 halftime lead.

Jai Moore had 12 points for Niagara, and Maggie McIntyre added 11 points.
 
AUBURN 80, NICHOLLS STATE 59
Auburn, AL – Auburn showed a steady hand offensively to build a big lead against Nicholls State through three quarters, and the Tigers were never threatened the rest of the way in their Round 1 victory in the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

Auburn (2-0) will face New Mexico in Round 2; the Colonels (0-2) will play in the consolation round.
The Tigers had a 21-point lead (64-43) after 30 minutes on 53 percent shooting. While the 3-pointers were not falling on the night (4-of-18 overall), Auburn did exert its will underneath with a 42-28 edge in rebounding.

Daisa Alexander closed with 20 points for Auburn; Emari Jones had 15 points and eight rebounds, while Janiah McKay added 14 points and seven assists. The Tigers’ defense forced 24 turnovers.
For Nicholls State, Cassidy Barrios had 20 points and 11 rebounds. Destiny Collins added 13 points and three steals.
 
HARTFORD 80, MORGAN STATE 59
Hartford, CT – Hartford forced 33 turnovers on the night and led for all but 25 seconds against Morgan State to move out of Round 1 in the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

The Hawks (1-1) will play at Miami in Round 2; tipoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. The Lady Bears (1-2) will play in the consolation round.

Ella Awobajo had 18 points and 10 rebounds for Hartford, going 9-for-9 from the free-throw line. Lindsey Abed filled the scoresheet with an impressive night featuring seven points, six assists and seven steals. The Hawks were a chilly 6-for-25 from the 3-point line.

Morgan State was led by Adre’onia Coleman, who had 19 points and seven rebounds. Naomi Bolasingh closed with 13 points and Jihayah Chavis also had 11 points. The Lady Bears were 16-of-22 from the free-throw line.
 
MARQUETTE 100, MONTANA STATE 52
Milwaukee, WI – A scorching night of shooting and typically strong defense was the recipe for No. 19 Marquette, which had a 31-point lead by halftime in easing past Montana State in the first round of the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

The Golden Eagles (2-0) will face Northern Iowa in Round 2; the Bobcats (1-1) will play in the consolation round.

Allazia Blockton, last year’s Big East player of the year, finished with 23 points in going 10-for-12 from the field. Amani Wilborn added 17 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Marquette had six players reach double figures in scoring; the team shot 56 percent from the field and forced 23 turnovers.

Oliana Squires had 14 points for Montana State; Claire Lundberg closed with 10 points. The Bobcats were just 7-of-34 from 3-point range.
 
NEW MEXICO 82, TEXAS STATE 51
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico broke open a tight game at halftime by outscoring Texas State 33-12 in the third quarter, then handled the contest the rest of the way to advance out of Round 1 of the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

The Lobos (1-0) will host Auburn in Round 2, with tipoff set for 4 p.m. ET. The Bobcats (0-1) will play in the consolation round.

Also helping matters for New Mexico was a defense that forced 24 turnovers. Offensively, the tone was set by Aisia Robertson’s 17 points (along with eight rebounds), while Jaisa Nunn added 14 points and Jayla Everett had 11 points. Shaiquel McGruder reeled in 13 rebounds.

Texas State got 18 points from Toshua Leavitt, but she was the only player to have more than six points.
 
NORTHERN IOWA 79, DELAWARE 67
Cedar Falls, IA – Karli Rucker had a career-high 25 points as Northern Iowa took a double-digit halftime lead over Delaware and held on for a Round 1 victory in the Preseason WNIT.

The Panthers (1-0) will play at Marquette in Round 2 on Sunday, with tip set for 2 p.m. ET. The Blue Hens (0-1) move to the consolation round.

Megan Maahs added 17 points, 10 rebounds and two blocked shots for Northern Iowa, and Ellie Howell closed with 15 points and eight rebounds. Rucker also had six assists; the Panthers were 26-of-30 from the free-throw line.

Jasmine Dickey had 23 points and 12 rebound for Delaware. Abby Gonzales added 12 points, and Samone DeFreese scored 11 points to go with six rebounds. ​

NORTHERN IOWA 79, DELAWARE 67

Cedar Falls, IA – Karli Rucker had a career-high 25 points as Northern Iowa took a double-digit halftime lead over Delaware and held on for a Round 1 victory in the Preseason WNIT.

The Panthers (1-0) will play at Marquette in Round 2 on Sunday, with tip set for 2 p.m. ET. The Blue Hens (0-1) move to the consolation round.

Megan Maahs added 17 points, 10 rebounds and two blocked shots for Northern Iowa, and Ellie Howell closed with 15 points and eight rebounds. Rucker also had six assists; the Panthers were 26-of-30 from the free-throw line.

Jasmine Dickey had 23 points and 12 rebound for Delaware. Abby Gonzales added 12 points, and Samone DeFreese scored 11 points to go with six rebounds.​

NEW MEXICO 82, TEXAS STATE 51

Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico broke open a tight game at halftime by outscoring Texas State 33-12 in the third quarter, then handled the contest the rest of the way to advance out of Round 1 of the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

The Lobos (1-0) will host Auburn in Round 2, with tipoff set for 4 p.m. ET. The Bobcats (0-1) will play in the consolation round.

Also helping matters for New Mexico was a defense that forced 24 turnovers. Offensively, the tone was set by Aisia Robertson’s 17 points (along with eight rebounds), while Jaisa Nunn added 14 points and Jayla Everett had 11 points. Shaiquel McGruder reeled in 13 rebounds.

Texas State got 18 points from Toshua Leavitt, but she was the only player to have more than six points.

MARQUETTE 100, MONTANA STATE 52

Milwaukee, WI – A scorching night of shooting and typically strong defense was the recipe for No. 19 Marquette, which had a 31-point lead by halftime in easing past Montana State in the first round of the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

The Golden Eagles (2-0) will host Northern Iowa or Delaware in Round 2, with tipoff set for Sunday at 2 p.m. ET; the Bobcats (1-1) will play in the consolation round.

Allazia Blockton, last year’s Big East player of the year, finished with 23 points in going 10-for-12 from the field. Amani Wilborn added 17 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Marquette had six players reach double figures in scoring; the team shot 56 percent from the field and forced 23 turnovers.

Oliana Squires had 14 points for Montana State; Claire Lundberg closed with 10 points. The Bobcats were just 7-of-34 from 3-point range.​

HARTFORD 80, MORGAN STATE 59

Hartford, CT – Hartford forced 33 turnovers on the night and led for all but 25 seconds against Morgan State to move out of Round 1 in the 2018 Preseason WNIT.

The Hawks (1-1) will play at Miami in Round 2; tipoff is set for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. The Lady Bears (1-2) will play in the consolation round.

Ella Awobajo had 18 points and 10 rebounds for Hartford, going 9-for-9 from the free-throw line. Lindsey Abed filled the scoresheet with an impressive night featuring seven points, six assists and seven steals. The Hawks were a chilly 6-for-25 from the 3-point line.

Morgan State was led by Adre’onia Coleman, who had 19 points and seven rebounds. Naomi Bolasingh closed with 13 points and Jihayah Chavis also had 11 points. The Lady Bears were 16-of-22 from the free-throw line.