The Ohio State women's basketball team will open its 2009-10 season with a preseason WNIT game against Eastern Illinois at 5 p.m. Nov. 13 in Value City Arena. The winner will move on to play the winner of Bowling Green-Chicago State on Nov. 15 or 16 at a site to be determined. The Buckeyes and the other 15 teams in the tournament are guaranteed three games. Losing teams move into a consolation bracket. To play for the championship, a team must win four consecutive games.