McCreary County Record
Excitement and anticipation are in the air as Selection Sunday for the women’s NCAA basketball tournament has finally arrived. This season has been full of surprises and upsets, making the committee’s job of selecting the final 68-team field even more challenging.
The committee is considering various factors such as schedules, quality wins, questionable losses, NET rankings, and more as they work to determine which teams will make the cut. One major topic of discussion is the impact of Elizabeth Kitley’s injury on Virginia Tech’s seeding and tournament placement.
In the race for the final No. 1 seed spot, Stanford, USC, and Texas are all in contention. However, Texas may be at a disadvantage due to their weaker nonconference schedule. Additionally, Gonzaga’s recent loss in the WCC tournament has put their top-16 spot in jeopardy, potentially opening the door for teams like Oklahoma or Kansas State to move up in the rankings.
Arizona finds themselves on the bubble with a 17-15 record. Despite their mediocre record, the Wildcats have a strong case for making the tournament with a high strength of schedule and a late-season win over Stanford. The committee will be closely analyzing the contrasting data about Arizona right up until the final decisions are made for the tournament field.
As the countdown to the unveiling of the women’s NCAA basketball tournament field begins, fans and teams alike are eagerly awaiting to see which teams will have the opportunity to compete for the national title. Stay tuned to McCreary County Record for all the latest updates and analysis on Selection Sunday.
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