2009 Women's National Invitation Tournament

The South Florida Bulls beat the Kansas Jayhawks, 75–71, in the championship game to win the WNIT.

[2] Danielle McCray of Kansas scored 147 points during the tournament, a WNIT record that still stands.

In the second half Kansas appeared to take charge, opening up a 17 point lead 48–31 with just over 13 minutes to go.

With two seconds left, Danielle McCray was fouled and went to the line eating both free throws.

[7] South Florida took on Boston College in the other semifinal, held in Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Boston College hit a three-point jumper to make it a one point game midway through the second half, but did not score another field goal for over six minutes, allowing the Bulls to open up a 15 point lead.

[8][9] South Florida faced Kansas in the championship game held at Allen Fieldhouse.

South Florida held Kansas scoreless for a four minute stretch allowing them to open up a 12 point lead early in the second half.

South Florida ran out much of the remaining time and hit a shot from baseline to increase the margin to five points with less than 30 seconds to play.