Chicago State vs. LIU Women's Basketball: How to Watch NEC Tournament

TV channel, streaming info, and more for the March 9 matchup

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The No. 3 seed Long Island Sharks (18-10) will face the No. 6 seed Chicago State Cougars (9-22) in the NEC women's basketball tournament on Monday, March 9. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET at Steinberg Wellness Center.

Why it matters

This NEC tournament matchup features two teams looking to advance in the postseason conference tournament, with the winner moving one step closer to an automatic bid to the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

The details

The Long Island Sharks enter the game as the higher seed after posting an 18-10 record in the regular season. The Chicago State Cougars finished the year 9-22 but earned a spot in the NEC tournament. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season.

  • The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Long Island Sharks

The No. 3 seed in the NEC tournament with an 18-10 record in the regular season.

Chicago State Cougars

The No. 6 seed in the NEC tournament with a 9-22 record in the regular season.

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The takeaway

This first-round NEC tournament matchup between the Long Island Sharks and Chicago State Cougars will determine which team advances to the next round of the conference tournament and moves one step closer to an automatic bid to the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.