The GNAC Champion Western Washington University women's basketball team opens postseason play in the GNAC Semifinal as the No. 1 seed, taking on No. 5 Western Oregon University. WWU enters the postseason with an overall 23-6 record and won the conference regular-season title with a 15-3 record to earn the top seed. WWU enters the postseason ranked No. 2 in the West Region.
 
Series History vs. WOU:
WWU swept the series during the regular season, winning 62-57 in Carver Gym on January 1 and pulled away from a 27-26 halftime lead to win 66-44 on the road in Monmouth on January 31. The Vikings have won the last 10 meetings against the Wolves and 31 of the last 33 in the series dating back to the 2008-09 season. WWU is 63-11 all-time vs. WOU.
 
Team Notes:

• The Record: 23-6 overall, 15-3 GNAC (1st place).
• GNAC Tournament: Making 14th appearance in 15 possible GNAC Tournaments…recorded at least one win in 12 of 13 appearances heading into 2026…four-time GNAC Tournament champion (last: 2023 & 2024)…all-time record of 20-9 in GNAC Tournament.
• Hosting in Bellingham: Third time hosting the GNAC Tournament in Bellingham (2019 & 2013).
• Winning Streak: Current 8-game winning streak beginning with Jan. 31 win at WOU…during winning streak held opponents to 47.5 points per game and .276 field goal percentage…average scoring margin of +22.0.
• Home Cooking: Perfect 11-0 record in home games (7-3 away, 5-3 neutral).
• West Region: No. 2 in West Region rankings heading into the GNAC Tournament.
• GNAC Champions: Claimed seventh GNAC regular-season title with 15-3 record…won three of last five GNAC regular-season titles (2022, 2023, 2025).
• Home Cooking: 11-0 record in Carver Gym this season and current 13-game home winning streak…62-8 over last seven seasons in Carver Gym.
• Postseason Pulse: Played in the postseason (conference, regional, NCAA) in 51 of 54 possible seasons.
• Last 12 Games: Owns 11-1 record over last 12 games going back to start of Alaska road trip on January 15…during stretch held opponents to 47.5 points per game and .276 field goal percentage.
• Last Week: Swept home games vs. Seattle Pacific (72-43) and MSUB (78-55).
• Cleaning the Glass: Ranks No. 18 in NCAA II averaging 42.3 rebounds per game…+13.2 rebound margin to rank No. 4 nationally and lead GNAC.
• Defense: Ranks No. 5 nationally holding opponents to 33.0-percent field goal percentage…tied for 18th in NCAA II holding opponents to 54.8 points per game.
• Block Party: Leads the GNAC and ranks No. 16 in NCAA II averaging 4.7 blocked shots per game.
• 20 Wins: Recorded 39th 20-win season in program history (55 seasons) and 25th in 35 seasons under head coach Carmen Dolfo.
• Head Coach: Carmen Dolfo is in 35th season leading team (732-279/.724). 

Starting 5 Notes:

• Olivia Hodges: First Team All-GNAC (unanimous) and GNAC Newcomer of the Year…averaging 16.2 points and 13.0 rebounds per game…leads NCAA Division II with 21 double-doubles, tying WWU single-season record (Gina Sampson, 1995-96)…national leader in rebounds per game…among GNAC leaders 3rd in scoring, 1st in rebounds, 3rd in FG Pct. (.551/166-for-301) and 8th in blocked shots…recorded 37-point, 17-rebound double-double vs. regionally-ranked Azusa Pacific (11/22/25)…22 rebounds in regular-season finale vs. MSUB…recorded 9+ rebounds in 24 of 29 games (double-digits in 22 games)…109 career collegiate games combined for 1,052 points and 974 rebounds.
• Libby Stump: First Team All-GNAC…GNAC All-Academic…leads team and 3rd in GNAC averaging 4.1 assists per game…ranks 8th in GNAC averaging 13.8 points per game…scored in double-digits in 21 of 28 games…season-high 11 assists vs. NNU (2/7) tying the WWU NCAA era record…pair of double-digit assist games and two double-doubles…season/career high 33 points vs. Minot State (11/1/25).
• Demi Dykstra: Honorable Mention All-GNAC and GNAC All-Academic…started all 29 games leading team averaging 34.1 minutes per game (4th in GNAC)…third on team averaging 11.2 points per game…scored in double-digits in 15 games with three 20-point performances…scored career-high 26 points in regular-season finale vs. MSUB…Vikings leading 3-point shooter (43-for-120/.358)…86 career games (55 starts) with 726 points (8.4 points/game)…high school teammates with Libby Stump at Lynden Christian…cousins with former Vikings Avery and Riley Dykstra.
• Aspen Garrison: Started all 29 games in senior season…averaging 9.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and team-best 1.3 blocked shots per game…did not play in 2024-25 utilizing redshirt season due to injury…scored in double digits in 12 games, including five of last eight games…shooting 48.3-percent for the season (115-for-238) ranking 5th in the GNAC…scored 786 career points in 122 collegiate games (2 seasons at Saint Mary's College)…daughter of WWU head coach Carmen Dolfo.
• Joy Haltom: Junior guard has appeared in all 29 games (16 starts) during first season at WWU (transfer from Portland State)…averaging 6.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game…started last 16 games…scored in double digits nine times during the season…scored season-high 20 points at Concordia Irvine (11/21) and had 15 points with three 3-pointers in win over CWU (2/5).