WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier Tip-Off will add to its women’s college basketball slate on Nov. 13-14 with matchups featuring West Virginia, Northwestern and Appalachian State inside Colonial Hall at The Greenbrier.
The matchups are part of the Greenbrier Tip-Off, which brings marquee college basketball games to one of the country’s most iconic resort destinations.
Intersport, a Chicago-based sports marketing and events agency, is the owner and operator of the Greenbrier Tip-Off and will manage all games under the event umbrella.
Travel packages for fans looking to join their favorite team at the Greenbrier Tip-Off are on sale now. Packages include game tickets, accommodations at the historic resort, exclusive access to resort activities and more. Fans interested in securing packages can visit GreenbrierTipOff.com/Travel-
Currently, travel packages are the best way to guarantee tickets to the Greenbrier Tip-Off. Individual tickets will go on sale starting Sept. 30, with a one-day presale taking place the day prior. To register for the ticket presale, visit GreenbrierTipOff.com/tickets.
The Greenbrier has become synonymous with world-class, authentic, southern hospitality. Founded in 1778, the resort is a premium vacation destination suited for a variety of interests, from luxury shopping and dining experiences to championship-level golf and other outdoor adventures. In total, the resort features more than 55 indoor and outdoor activities, more than 35 retail shops, four golf courses, 20 dining and lounge venues, signature spa services and an on-property casino on more than 11,000 acres. To discover more about the historic resort and book accommodations as part of the weekend experience, visit www.greenbrier.com.
November’s matchup will mark the fifth all-time meeting between West Virginia and Northwestern, with the Wildcats holding a 3-1 advantage in the series. In the most recent meeting, Northwestern rallied from an 18-point deficit to defeat West Virginia, 56-54, on March 27, 2019, at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, W.Va. The victory came in the third round of the Postseason WNIT and sent the Wildcats to the tournament quarterfinals.
The Mountaineers are coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history, propelled by a victory over No. 15 Duke in last season’s Greenbrier Tip-Off in front of a capacity crowd. Other highlights include the program’s second Big 12 Championship title and first since 2017. WVU defeated top-seeded TCU, 62-53, in the 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship game to secure the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Mountaineers advanced to the NCAA Second Round before falling to Kentucky, 74-73. The squad will be led by returning guard Gia Cooke, who averaged 15 points a game last season.
“We’re honored to play in the Greenbrier Tip-Off for the second straight season and to face a quality opponent like Northwestern,” said West Virginia head coach Mark Kellogg. “It’s a tremendous early-season opportunity for our program. Representing West Virginia at such a historic venue, in front of our fans in the southern part of the state, means a lot to our program. Our group is excited and ready to embrace the challenge.”
Northwestern enters a new era under head coach Carla Berube, who was named the Wildcats’ head coach in March 2026 after seven seasons at Princeton. Berube led the Tigers to 147 wins, five Ivy League championships and five NCAA Tournament appearances, establishing Princeton as one of the nation’s most consistent programs before taking over at Northwestern.
The Wildcats return their second-leading scorer from a year ago in guard Casey Harter, who averaged 10 points per contest with 25 starting nods. Four high-major transfers also join the fold in guard Camdyn Nelson (Syracuse), forward Lexi Blue (Kentucky), guard Lily Carmody (Boston College), and forward Jasmyn Cooper (Syracuse).
“We look forward to competing in the Greenbrier Tip-Off this November in White Sulphur Springs,” said Northwestern head coach Carla Berube. “The opportunity to play a pair of challenging non-conference matchups at a venue laden with tradition will be invaluable in helping us prepare for our Big Ten Conference schedule.”
Northwestern and Appalachian State will meet for the first time.
Appalachian State is led by head coach Alaura Sharp, who enters her third season at the helm of the Mountaineers. Before arriving in Boone, Sharp guided Presbyterian to its first NCAA Tournament berth and first NCAA Tournament victory in March 2024. In her first season at App State, she helped the Mountaineers produce the best start to Sun Belt play in program history.
App State returns two key contributors from last season. Guard Daisia Mitchell started 29 games and ranked second on the team with 10.5 points per game while adding 3.9 rebounds per contest. Forward Addie Biel appeared in 28 games off the bench and averaged 6.6 points and 2.7 rebounds.
The Mountaineers also added guard Jadyn Atchinson from UT Arlington and forward Torin Rogers from UNC Wilmington. Both started the majority of their teams’ games last season.
“Taking part in The Greenbrier Tip-Off is a great opportunity for our program. We are excited to play in a venue that will attract our fans and supporters,” said Sharp.
In 2023, Intersport and The Greenbrier entered into a long-term partnership to bring major college basketball to the mountain resort destination. On Nov. 17, 2024, Radford and Navy squared off in the first women’s college basketball contest held at the resort, while West Virginia and Duke met at The Greenbrier in 2025.
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About Intersport
Intersport is an award-winning agency that fills the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers—helping brands make more meaningful connections. Its industry-leading team offers expert insights in content marketing, experiential marketing, hospitality, partnership consulting and platform development. The Chicago-based agency also owns and operates events across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, including basketball, football, golf, pickleball and volleyball. Intersport has been headquartered in Chicago since its inception in 1985 and has an additional office in Detroit. Learn more at www.intersport.global and on social media.
About The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier is a distinct and spectacular luxury mountain resort situated in the Allegheny Mountains in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. It is best known as “America’s Resort.” With a history dating back to 1778, the 710 perfectly appointed Signature Resort Rooms, Classic and Historic Suites, Legacy Cottages and Estate Homes are situated on The Greenbrier’s breathtaking 11,000-acre playground. Play championship golf courses or experience more than 55 activities, including professional indoor and outdoor tennis, off-road driving and falconry. America’s only private casino features table games, slot machines and the FanDuel Sportsbook. The Greenbrier’s full-service, 40,000-square-foot world-renowned spa is widely recognized as one of the most luxurious mineral spas in the world, and the Retail Collection is comprised of more than 35 boutiques, shops and hand-crafted works of art. The Greenbrier Restaurant Collection is comprised of 20 restaurants, cafés and lounges. The Greenbrier Clinic has been practicing diagnostic medicine since 1948, and The Greenbrier Sporting Club and The Greenbrier Legacy Club offer the pinnacle of luxury real estate with exclusive home sites within distinctive neighborhoods across The Greenbrier estate. Follow The Greenbrier on Facebook at The Greenbrier, on Twitter at @the_greenbrier or on Instagram at the_greenbrier.
