NDSU Women's Basketball Defeats Chattanooga in WBIT First Round

Bison advance to second round of tournament with 75-62 victory

Mar. 20, 2026 at 7:05am

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The North Dakota State women's basketball team defeated Chattanooga 75-62 in the first round of the WBIT tournament on Thursday, March 19. The Bison took an early lead and never relinquished it, powered by strong performances from Avery Koenen, Jocelyn Schiller, Karrington Asp, and Marisa Frost.

Why it matters

The win advances NDSU to the second round of the WBIT tournament, continuing their postseason run. The Bison are looking to build on their successful regular season and make a deep tournament push.

The details

NDSU took a 4-2 lead with 8:40 remaining in the first quarter and maintained control throughout the game. Koenen led the way with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Schiller added 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Asp chipped in 13 points off the bench, and Frost contributed 10 points and four rebounds. The Bison shot 48% from the field and forced 15 Chattanooga turnovers, outrebounding the Mocs 36-26.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
  • NDSU will face Columbia in the second round on Sunday, with the tip-off time still to be determined.

The players

Avery Koenen

A key player for the NDSU women's basketball team, Koenen led the Bison with 16 points and 11 rebounds in the first-round victory.

Jocelyn Schiller

An important contributor for NDSU, Schiller scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out two assists in the win.

Karrington Asp

Asp provided a valuable spark off the bench for the Bison, scoring 13 points in the first-round matchup.

Marisa Frost

Frost added 10 points and four rebounds to the Bison's balanced scoring effort.

Chattanooga

The Mocs were defeated by NDSU in the first round of the WBIT tournament.

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What’s next

The Bison will face Columbia in the second round of the WBIT tournament on Sunday, with the tip-off time still to be determined.

The takeaway

NDSU's well-rounded performance and dominant victory over Chattanooga showcases the Bison's potential to make a deep run in the WBIT tournament and continue their successful season.