The Gophers’ Tori McKinney reacts after making a three-pointer against Belmont during the first half Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (ZACH BOLINGER)

Belmont will face No. 2 seed Minnesota (24-11), a 66-52 winner over Florida in the other semifinal Monday, in the championship.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Virginia Tech, James Madison, Saint Joseph’s and Colorado received an automatic bid and the top four seeds in the WBIT as the first four teams out of the 2025 NCAA DI women's basketball tournament.

The Minnesota women’s basketball team (24-11, 8-10 B1G) defeated the Florida Gators (19-18, 5-11 SEC) 66-52 on Monday evening at Hinkle Fieldhouse. With the win, the Golden Gophers will compete in the WBIT (Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament) Championship against Belmont on Wednesday at 5 p.m. CT.

Before Florida men's basketball plays in the Final Four this weekend, the Gators women's basketball team will look to make some history of their own this week in the WBIT.

The Gophers defeated the University of Florida in the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament 66-52 on Monday. In her first year coaching the Gophers last year, head coach Dawn Plitzuweit

Belmont women's basketball erased a 21-point deficit and beat Northern ... It was Belmont's eighth win in the past nine games. The Bruins opened the WBIT with a 64-51 win over Middle Tennessee State. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

The Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament quarterfinals ... 6 p.m., ESPN2 Get 2025 WBIT printable bracket here.