Washburn guard Hunter Bentley (23) shoots the ball during the second half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Bentley shot 7-9 in the game.

Washburn guard Nuria Barrientos (24) shoots the ball during the second half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Barrientos scored 10 points in the game.

Senior guard Hunter Bentley is honored before the game for being an all-conference selection Mar. 2, 2022. Bentley was named to the All-MIAA third team.

Sophomore forward Abby Oliver takes a jump shot Mar. 2, 2022. Oliver shot 3-7 in the game.

Washburn guard Nuria Barrientos (24) shoots the ball during the first half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Barrientos played 36 minutes in Washburn’s 59-53 win over Pitt State.

Washburn forward Lauren Cassaday (34) looks for a rebound during the first half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Cassaday recorded one rebound in the game.

Washburn guard Nuria Barrientos (24) shoots the ball during the second half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Barrientos pulled down 10 rebounds in the game.

Washburn forward Abby Oliver (22) reaches for the ball during the second half Wednesday Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Oliver recorded one steal in the game.

Head coach Ron McHenry talks to the team in the fourth quarter Mar. 2, 2022. Washburn moved to 14-15 after the 59-53 win over Pitt State.

Sophomore guard Macy Doebele drives under the basket Mar. 2, 2022. Doebele played 18 minutes in the Ichabods 59-53 win over Pitt State.

Washburn guard Shae Sanchez (10) dribbles down the court during the second half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Sanchez scored 13 points in the game.

The team huddles together before the game Mar. 2, 2022. Washburn defeated Pitt State 59-53 in the game.

Washburn guard Nuria Barrientos (24) shoots the ball during the first half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Barrientos shot 2-2 from the free-throw line in the game.

The team comes together during a break in play Mar. 2, 2022. Washburn defeated Pitt State 59-53 in the game.

Washburn guard Shae Sanchez (10) shoots the ball during the second half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Sanchez shot 5-10 in the game.

Sophomore guard Macy Doebele smiles after drawing a foul Mar. 2, 2022. Doebele shot 4-4 from the free-throw line in the game.

Sophomore forward Macy Doebele goes up for a layup Mar. 2, 2022. Doebele recorded one block and one steal in the game.

Washburn guard Nuria Barrientos (24) drives for the basket during the first half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Barrientos shot 2-2 from the free-throw line in the game.

Senior guard Hunter Bentley dribbles the ball down court Mar. 2, 2022. Bentley shot 3-5 from three in the game.

Washburn guard Hannah Willey (12) reaches for the ball during the first half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Willey played 12 minutes in Washburn’s 59-53 win.

Washburn’s bench celebrates after scoring a basket in the fourth quarter Mar. 2, 2022. Washburn defeated Pitt State 59-53 in the game.

Washburn guard Hunter Bentley (23) shoots the ball during the first half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Bentley also pulled down four rebounds in the game.

Washburn forward Abby Oliver (22) shoots the ball during the second half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Oliver shot 3-7 in the game.

Washburn forward Abby Oliver (22) looks to pass during the second half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Oliver scored six points in the game.

Senior guard Hunter Bentley takes a free throw Mar. 2, 2022. Bentley played 40 minutes in the Ichabods 59-53 win over Pitt State.

Washburn forward Abby Oliver (22) grabs the ball during the first half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Oliver pulled down eight rebounds in the game.

Washburn forward Lauren Cassaday (34) defends during the first half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Cassaday played eight minutes in Washburn’s 59-53 win over Pitt State.

Washburn guard Hunter Bentley (23) shoots the ball during the second half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Bentley scored 20 points in the game.

The Washburn bench celebrates during the second half Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. Washburn defeated Pitt State 59-53 in the game.