HILLSBORO, Ore. - With the regular seasons behind them, both the Whitman College men's and women's basketball teams have successfully navigated their respective Northwest Conference waters and now set their sights on a NWC Tournament title as the competition gets underway this Thursday, Feb. 24.
 
The women's squad enters the tournament as the top seed and will play fourth-seeded George Fox. The Blues (24-1), also ranked sixth nationally, ran the league table (16-0) for only the second time in program history and first since 2013-14 when they advanced to the national championship game. George Fox and Whitman last met in the postseason in 2020 when the Bruins upset the top-seeded Blues in the NWC Championship game.
 
Whitman women vs. George Fox will also be WHITE OUT at the Sherwood Center. Wear your favorite all-white Whitman gear and cheer on your Blues!
 
The Whitman men's team solidified its standing as the No. 4 seed with a win this past Friday against Lewis & Clark. The Blues (11-13, 9-7 NWC) appear to be peaking with two dominant wins to close the regular season and are making their 10th straight NWC Tournament appearance. Whitman also handed Linfield one of its three conference losses in an 81-80 thriller this January.
 
NWC Women's Basketball Semifinal Information (Tournament Central)
What: No. 1 Whitman (24-1, 16-0 NWC) vs No. 4 George Fox (12-13, 8-8 NWC)
When: Thursday, Feb. 24, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sherwood Athletic Center | Walla Walla, Wash.
Viewing Information: Livestats | Video
Ticket Information: Tickets are available online through the Northwest Conference sponsor HomeTown Ticketing. There will be tickets sales via cash and credit card on site. Purchase tickets HERE
Promotions: WHITE OUT! Wear your favorite ALL WHITE Whitman gear
 
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: Spectators are permitted to attend indoor Whitman College athletic events for the sports of swimming and basketball, provided that they have demonstrated that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have received their booster shot, if eligible. MASK REQUIREMENT: Spectators are required to wear properly fitted N95, KN95, or KF94 face coverings while indoors. Masks must cover the nose and the mouth at all times.
 
Click HERE for the full Whitman Athletics spectator policy.
 

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NWC Men's Basketball Semifinal Information (Tournament Central)
What: No. 1 Linfield (18-6, 13-3 NWC) vs. No. 4 Whitman (11-13, 9-7 NWC)
When: Thursday, Feb. 24, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Ted Wilson Gymnasium | McMinnville, Ore.
Viewing Information: Livestats | Video
Ticket Information: Tickets are available online through the Northwest Conference sponsor HomeTown Ticketing. There will be tickets sales via cash and credit card on site. Purchase tickets HERE
 
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: All individuals (age 12 and over) entering any athletics venue must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (a photo is acceptable) along with photo identification. No exemptions are allowed. MASK REQUIREMENT: According to Linfield University policy, masks must be worn by spectators (age 5 and over) at all times while indoors, unless actively eating or drinking.  NO indoor concessions will be available until further notice. No food is allowed while indoors at athletic events. However, non-alcoholic drinks are allowed while in the athletic venue.

Click HERE for the full Linfield Athletics spectator policy.