(BOCA RATON, FL, 2026-01-13 12:01:00) — Florida Atlantic University’s women’s basketball team will face Liberty in the first round of the NCAA tournament, according to notes from a team meeting. The game will be played in South Carolina.
Florida Atlantic University’s women’s basketball team learned its NCAA tournament fate, drawing Liberty as its first-round opponent.
- Florida Atlantic will play Liberty in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.
- The game will be held in South Carolina.
- The team is preparing for the tournament following a Conference USA championship win.
First Round Matchup Set
Florida Atlantic University’s women’s basketball team is set to compete against Liberty in the opening round of the NCAA tournament, team notes show. The announcement came following the team’s recent success in winning the Conference USA championship.
The game will take place in South Carolina, though a specific date and time were not immediately available. The team is currently preparing for the tournament, focusing on scouting Liberty and refining its game plan, according to the notes.
Background and Context
This marks a significant moment for the Florida Atlantic women’s basketball program, as it represents their participation in the NCAA tournament. The team’s Conference USA championship victory secured their automatic bid to the tournament. The Owls finished the regular season with a 23-8 overall record and a 14-4 record in conference play, earning them the top seed in the Conference USA tournament.
Liberty, representing the ASUN Conference, also secured its tournament berth by winning its conference championship. The Lady Flames finished the season with a 24-8 overall record.
What This Means for You
For fans of Florida Atlantic University women’s basketball, this NCAA tournament appearance provides an opportunity to support the team on a national stage. Details regarding game times, television coverage, and potential watch parties will be released by the university in the coming days. The tournament provides a platform for the team to showcase its talent and compete against some of the top programs in college basketball.
“We are incredibly excited and proud to represent Florida Atlantic University in the NCAA tournament,” a team representative said in the notes.
