Women's D2 Tip-Off Classic
Gannon University
The Golden Knights qualified for the NCAA DII Women's Elite Eight in 2024 and 2025.
Northern Michigan University
The Wildcats participated in the NCAA DII Women’s Championship in 2024 and 2025.
University of North Georgia
The Nighthawks won the 2025 PeachBelt Conference Women's Basketball Tournament.
About the CCA Women's D2 Tip-Off Classic
The 2025 CCA Women’s D2 Tip-Off Classic, organized by the Conference Commissioners Association, is a premier NCAA Division II event that showcases top women’s basketball players and teams from across the country. This exceptional event highlights talent, community engagement, and sportsmanship while offering fans a thrilling preview of the season ahead. Previously hosted at Simon Fraser in Burnaby, Canada, and Montana State University, the Tip-Off Classic continues to be a premier platform for showcasing the skill and dedication of the nation’s best D2 athletes.
“Hosting the CCA Women’s D2 Tip-Off Classic is an incredible honor for our program and our community, this event brings national attention to Erie and allows us to compete at the highest level right here at home.”
- Cleve Wright, Gannon women’s basketball head coach
“We are honored to host such a prestigious event, celebrating the passion, skill and competitive drive of D2 women’s basketball, it’s an incredible opportunity for our team, and I am excited to share this event with our community.”
- Callie Wheeler, Edinboro women's basketball head coach
Thank you to our presenting sponsor
