The culmination of the Big Sky Conference’s women’s basketball season is an annual tournament. This event determines the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Participating teams are comprised of the institutions that make up the Big Sky Conference. The “2024” denotes the calendar year in which the tournament will be contested, following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season.
This competition holds significant weight for participating universities. It offers the most direct pathway to national championship contention for the conference’s teams. Securing the tournament title guarantees a spot in the NCAA Tournament, providing considerable exposure and potential revenue for the winning institution and boosting the profile of the Big Sky Conference. Historically, the tournament showcases emerging talent and competitive rivalries within the conference.