The 2019 GNAC Basketball Championships will be held at Western Washington University’s Carver Gymnasium. Men’s and Women’s teams will compete in the Quarterfinals on March 7
th, Semifinals on March 8
th and the Championship games on March 9
th. The winner of the men's and women's championships will receive the automatic bid to the NCAA Division II West Regional.
Quarterfinals |
Time |
Men/Women |
Schedule & Results |
Game Coverage |
3/7 (Thur.) |
12:00 pm |
Women |
No. 4 Central Washington 68, No. 5 Concordia 65 |
Recap | Box Score | Highlights | Interview | Photos |
3/7 (Thur.) |
2:15 pm |
Women |
No. 6 Western Washington 72, No. 3 Simon Fraser 69 |
Recap | Box Score | Highlights | Interview | Photos |
3/7 (Thur.) |
5:15 pm |
Men |
No. 3 Northwest Nazarene 76, No. 6 Simon Fraser 75 |
Recap | Box Score | Highlights | Interview | Photos |
3/7 (Thur.) |
7:30 pm |
Men |
No. 4 Western Oregon 79, No. 5 MSU Billings 72 |
Recap | Box Score | Highlights | Interview | Photos |
Semifinals |
Time |
|
|
Game Coverage |
3/8 (Fri.) |
12:00 pm |
Women |
No. 1 Alaska Anchorage 70, No. 4 Central Washington 52 |
Recap | Box Score | Highlights | Interview | Photos |
3/8 (Fri.) |
2:15 pm |
Women |
No. 2 Northwest Nazarene 83, No. 6 Western Washington 78 |
Recap | Box Score | Highlights | Interview | Photos |
3/8 (Fri.) |
5:15 pm |
Men |
No. 2 Seattle Pacific 89, No. 3 Northwest Nazarene 81 |
Recap | Box Score | Highlights | Interview | Photos |
3/8 (Fri.) |
7:30 pm |
Men |
No. 4 Western Oregon 70, No. 1 Saint Martin's 53 |
Recap | Box Score | Highlights | Interview | Photos |
Championships |
Time |
|
|
Game Coverage |
3/9 (Sat.) |
5:20 pm |
Women |
No. 2 Northwest Nazarene 70, No. 1 Alaska Anchorage 64 |
Recap | Box Score | Interview | Photos |
3/9 (Sat.) |
7:35 pm |
Men |
No. 2 Seattle Pacific 78, No. 4 Western Oregon 66 |
Recap | Box Score | Interview | Photos |
GNAC Championships Statistics: Women | Men |
Women's Champions: Northwest Nazarene Tournament MVP: Ellie Logan |
Men's Champions: Seattle Pacific Tournament MVP: Coleman Wooten |
Final Men's Bracket
Final Women's Bracket
Online Ticket Sales: Tickets are available for online purchase at GNACHoopTickets.com. The championships will be comprised of five separate sessions -- afternoon and evening sessions on Thursday and Friday, and an evening session on Saturday.
- Session 1 -- Thursday (noon and 2:15 p.m., women's quarterfinals)
- Session 2 -- Thursday (5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., men's quarterfinals)
- Session 3 -- Friday (noon and 2:15 p.m, women's semifinals)
- Session 4 -- Friday (5:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., men's semifinals)
- Session 5 -- Saturday (5:20 p.m. and 7:35 p.m., women's final and men's final)
Ticket Prices:
- Reserved Session Pass (2 games): $16 adults, students/youth/seniors
- Reserved Tournament Pass (all games): $56 adults, students/seniors/youth
- General Admission Session Pass (2 games): $11 adults, $7 for students/seniors/youth
- General Admission Tournament Pass (all games): $42 adults, $22 for students/seniors/youth
- To receive the senior rate an individual must be at least 60 years old. Children 5 and under are free.
Parking for the 2019 GNAC Basketball Championships will be in the C lots on the south end of campus. A shuttle will run from the 12A and the C lot (
see WWU parking map) directly to Carver Gym.
WE ENCOURAGE ALL FANS TO ARRIVE EARLY AND PARK IN THE C LOTS AND TAKE THE SHUTTLE TO CARVER GYM. The free shuttle will start running at 11 am on Thursday and Friday and 4 pm on Saturday. There is no charge for parking in Lot 12A starting at 11 am on Thursday and Friday, and all hours on Saturday. Reserved Parking Passes for WWU Season Ticket Holders will be honored starting at 4:30 pm on Thursday and Friday, and all day on Saturday.
The fan hotel for the 2019 GNAC Basketball Championships is the
Oxford Suites located in Bellingham adjacent to Bellis Fair Mall.
- Tournament Fan Hotel Information
- Use the promo code GNAC19 for the special tournament rate.
- Evening Reception featuring appetizers and your choice of wine, beer or soft drinks
- Free shuttle service to Carver Gym for the tournament departing at the top of the hour one hour prior to each game
- High Speed Wireless Internet Access
- Premium Bedding
- Parking
- Indoor Soaking Pool, Spa, Sauna & Steam Room
- Fitness Center
- 100% Non-Smoking
- Prime location close to several amenities, restaurants, entertainment and less than 7 miles from Carver Gym
Situated in the middle of the Western Washington University campus, the newly-renovated Carver Gym has a capacity of 2,500 fans and has hosted several NCAA and conference level tournaments.
Carver Gym will be the 2019 GNAC Men's & Women's Basketball Championships