180211 UCC women teamTop-ranked Umpqua Community College begins its quest for an NWAC title this week.

The Riverhawks (28-1) battle Peninsula (8-16) on Thursday, March 8 during the opening round of the 2018 Women's Basketball Championships in Everett, Washington.

If UCC wins, they'll play again Friday against the winner between Columbia Basin (21-8) and Centralia (15-12).

The Final 4 is set for Saturday, March 17 with the title game to be played Sunday, March 18 at Everett Community College.