NNU Women's Basketball Returns for GNAC Championships

Staff Report / nampalocal.org

**Northwest Nazarene Women's Basketball Set for GNAC Championships**

After a two-year absence from the GNAC Championships, the Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) women's basketball team is returning to tournament action, ready to compete and leave their mark. The NNU Nighthawks, who have secured the #5 seed, will face the #4 seed, Western Washington University, in their opening game. The matchup is scheduled for **Thursday, March 6, at 5:15 PM PT** in **Lacey, Washington**.

The GNAC Women's Basketball Championships are set to take place from **March 6-8, 2025**, with games held at various times. The winning team from Thursday's matchup will advance to play the top-seeded team, Alaska Anchorage, on **Friday, March 7, at 5:15 PM PT**.

The tournament venue in Lacey, Washington, will also host other games, including a matchup between #6 Saint Martin's and #3 Central Washington on Thursday at 7:30 PM PT. The winner of that game will face #2 Montana State Billings on Friday at 7:30 PM PT. The championship game is scheduled for **Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 PM PT**.

Fans can visit the NNU Athletics website or the official GNAC page for previews, updates, and game results as the tournament progresses.



Source: Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks Athletics

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