Marshall Women's Basketball Advances in WNIT

Senior guard Timaya Lewis-Eutsey credits early aggression for Herd's semifinal win

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:00am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a women's basketball game, with sharp planes of the team's colors overlapping to create a sense of movement and intensity.Marshall's determined play and senior leadership propel the Thundering Herd to the WNIT championship game.Jonesboro Today

The Marshall University women's basketball team defeated Arkansas State 69-62 in the semifinals of the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) on Wednesday. Senior guard Timaya Lewis-Eutsey scored 31 points and said the Thundering Herd's quick start and aggressive play were crucial to the victory.

Why it matters

Marshall's win over a tough Arkansas State squad keeps their WNIT championship hopes alive, continuing a strong postseason run for the program. Lewis-Eutsey's leadership and scoring ability have been key factors in the Herd's success this tournament.

The details

Marshall jumped out to an early lead and maintained their composure throughout the game, not allowing Arkansas State's scrappy play to speed them up. Lewis-Eutsey was the driving force, pouring in 31 points to lead the Herd to the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 3, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

The players

Timaya Lewis-Eutsey

A senior guard for the Marshall University women's basketball team who scored 31 points in the WNIT semifinal win.

Arkansas State

The opponent that Marshall defeated 69-62 in the WNIT semifinals, finishing their season with a 27-10 record.

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What they’re saying

“We knew Arkansas State would be scrappy and try to speed us up. We had to throw the first punch and keep our composure.”

— Timaya Lewis-Eutsey, Senior Guard, Marshall University

What’s next

Marshall will advance to the WNIT championship game, which will be played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The takeaway

Marshall's aggressive start and composed play allowed them to overcome a tough Arkansas State team and reach the WNIT final, continuing the Thundering Herd's impressive postseason run.