The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host a NCAA women’s basketball regional for the sixth consecutive championship this weekend. The Warhawks are set to host the four-team regional with games scheduled for Friday and Saturday. 

UW-Whitewater (19-8) will take on Transylvania (24-4) at 7:15 PM Friday evening in Kachel Gym. The Warhawks, an at large selection, are making their 10th straight and 17th overall appearance in the NCAA Championship under Head Coach Keri Carollo. UWW is ranked 10th in the final NPI (NCAA Power Index) list. The Warhawks are 39-23 in the program’s 23 total postseason appearances. 

Transy punched their berth into the 2026 championship with their eighth consecutive Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament title. The Pioneers, ranked 44th in the NPI, are making their seventh straight appearance in the postseason. 

The first game of the regional will feature the University of Chicago and Gustavus Adolphus College at 4:45 PM Friday evening. The Maroons (17-7) claimed an at-large bid into championship to make the program’s 11th trip to NCAA action. Back in the postseason for the first time since 2023, Chicago comes into the regional ranked 21st according to NPI.

Gustavus Adolphus (18-8) also received an at-large bid into the postseason. The Gusties are making their fifth consecutive and 12th overall appearance in the NCAA tournament. GAC is ranked 36th in the NPI. 

The winners of Friday’s contests advance to the regional final slated for 7:15 PM Saturday in Kachel Gym. Stay tuned for more information on the Whitewater Regional including tickets, media coverage and more.