The Women's West Coast Conference Basketball Championship brings elite college basketball to Orleans Arena, with the 3rd Round matchup showcasing some of the conference's top teams as they battle for a spot in the tournament's later stages. The WCC has long been home to competitive women's basketball programs, and by the time teams reach this round, every possession matters. The atmosphere in the arena reflects that intensity, with student sections, alumni, and dedicated fans creating an energetic environment that elevates the college game experience.

Orleans Arena provides an intimate setting for tournament basketball, where you're close enough to hear sneakers squeaking on the hardwood and coaches calling out plays. The venue's configuration works well for basketball, offering good sightlines throughout and that tournament feel where multiple games might unfold over several days. Third round games typically feature teams that have already proven themselves in earlier rounds, so you're watching squads that are clicking at the right time, with everything on the line as they push toward a conference championship.