FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Monmouth University Women's Basketball has earned an at-large bid to the 2026 Women's National Invitation Tournament and will host Lehigh in the First Round on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at the OceanFirst Bank Center. Broadcast information will be announced at a later time, while general admission tickets are $5 and can be purchased here.
 
The appearance marks the third WNIT berth in program history for Monmouth, which previously participated in the postseason event in 2011 and 2024. The Hawks recorded their first WNIT victory two seasons ago, earning a 68-58 road win at Buffalo in the 2024 First Round. This year's bid represents the first WNIT appearance for Head Coach Cait Wetmore since taking over the program, as well as the first ever WNIT game hosted at the OceanFirst Bank Center.
 
Monmouth enters the matchup having made three postseason appearances in the last four seasons, continuing a strong stretch of success. The Hawks hold a 6-5 edge in the all-time series against Lehigh, though the teams have not met since the 2018-19 season.