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Matchups Unveiled For 2025 Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off

7/23/2025 10:30:00 AM | Women's Basketball

Wildcats to face Abilene Christian, Missouri at event

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 23, 2025) – Northwestern women's basketball will square off with Abilene Christian and Missouri in the 2025 Elevance Health Women's Fort Myers Tip-Off, as announced on Wednesday.


 
The 'Cats will open Shell Division play inside Suncoast Credit Union Arena on Friday, November 28 as they raise the curtain on the fourth edition of the event with a 10 a.m. CT tilt against Abilene Christian.  Just over 24 hours later, Northwestern will turn its attention towards a matchup with Southeastern Conference (SEC) foe Missouri at 12:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, November 29.  
 
Northwestern's opening game of the event will mark its first meeting with Abilene Christian, while the 'Cats are set to clash with Missouri for the first time since the 2011-12 campaign.

All eight games of the 2025 Elevance Health Women's Fort Myers Tip-Off will be nationally televised by ION.
 
Travel packages for fans looking to follow the Wildcats to sunny Southwest Florida are now available and can be secured by visiting www.womensfortmyerstipoff.com/travel. Event travel packages include tickets to all games of the Shell Division, hotel accommodations at one of the host hotels, and parking at the venue.
 
Northwestern's 2025-26 schedule will be announced at a later date.  Fans can secure their spot inside Welsh-Ryan Arena by placing a $25 deposit for season tickets and will be contacted by a member of the Northwestern Ticket Office once season tickets are available.
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