Army Black Knights women's basketball explained

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Army Black Knights
Current:2023–24 Army Black Knights women's basketball team
University:United States Military Academy
Conference:Patriot
Location:West Point, New York
Coach:Missy Traversi
Tenure:3rd
Arena:Christl Arena
Capacity:5,043
Nickname:Black Knights
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Ncaasecondround:Division II
1984, 1988
Ncaatourneys:Division II
1984, 1988
Division I
2006, 2014, 2016
Conference Tournament:2006, 2014, 2016
Conference Season:2006, 2013, 2015, 2016

The Army West Point Black Knights women's basketball team is the women's basketball team that represents the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. The team currently competes in the Patriot League. The Black Knights are currently coached by Missy Traversi.[1]

History

The Black Knights began to play in 1977. They played in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference from 1981 to 1983 and the Empire State Conference from 1984 to 1990 before joining the Patriot League in 1990.[2]

Postseason appearances

NCAA Division I Tournament appearances

The Black Knights have appeared in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament three times. They have a record of 0-3.

First Round Tennessee L 54-102
First Round Maryland L 52-90
First Round Syracuse L 56-73

WNIT

Source[3]

The Black Knights have made two appearances in the Women's National Invitation Tournament. They have a combined record of 0 –2.

2013FirstFordhamL 55–46
2015Round 1St. John'sL 64–56

NCAA Division II Tournament appearances

The Black Knights had a record of 2-2 in NCAA Division II Tournament appearances in their time spent in Division II.

Regional Finals
Quarterfinals
Utica
Valdosta State
W 59-53
L 65-92
Semifinals
Regional Finals
Gannon
Pittsburgh-Jonestown
W 68-53
L 66-71

WNIT appearances

The Black Knights have appeared in the Women's National Invitation Tournament twice. They have a record of 0-2.

First Round Fordham L 46-55
First Round St. John's L 56-64

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Missy Traversi Announced as Army West Point Women's Basketball Coach. goarmywestpoint.com. March 29, 2021. March 29, 2021.
  2. Web site: Army West Point Athletics - 2016-17 Women's Basketball Record Book. www.goarmywestpoint.com.
  3. Web site: Archived Fields (PDF) - WNIT Pre and Post Tournament . 2023-04-21 . womensnit.com . en.