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Raiders Set for 2026 NCAA Tournament Dance
16 Mar
Summary
- Wright State Raiders are a No. 14 seed in the Midwest Regional.
- They will play No. 3 seed Virginia on Friday in their tournament opener.
- This marks WSU's fifth NCAA Division I tournament appearance.

The Wright State Raiders have learned their first opponent for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The Raiders have been seeded as the No. 14 team in the Midwest Regional bracket.
They are set to play against the No. 3 seed Virginia Cavaliers this Friday. This appearance marks a significant milestone for the program, as it is Wright State's fifth tournament berth in its Division I history.
The Raiders earned their place in March Madness by defeating Detroit Mercy 66-63 in the Horizon League championship game on Tuesday. Key plays included a crucial block in the final seconds and clutch three-pointers. T.J. Burch led the team with 19 points in that decisive game.




