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SLY63 said:
Selfishly I wanted UConn in BPT, but I can see how NC St would be peeved. No one wants to earn the 1 seed and the have to play the 2 seed in front of what is basically a home crowd.
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They had to go somewhere. They weren’t going to get Greensboro.
 
oldude said:
Thrilled I don’t have to sell my overpriced tickets to the Bridgeport Regional. Just need the Huskies to take care of business in Storrs.
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Same here
Does anyone have an idea where to stay in Bridgeport?
 
triaddukefan said:
Well its the first time ever in the state of SC. They were supposed to be held there in 2020... but of course that never happened.
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Yup. I was excited. It was going to be here in Greenville, and NC State was slated to be the 2-seed here and I'd get a chance to watch them live...but then COVID came along and changed everything.
 
nwhoopfan said:
I see what you're going for, but I might say Stanford because of familiarity.

edit--anyway my main point was about offense, since NC State is the highest scoring of the 3
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I think South Carolina is the toughest because of their defense and the size of their front court............Stanford is just a really solid team at both ends of the court........NC State is also a really good team but Cunane is streaky and if she's not on they struggle.......I think Louisville is the weakest of the four.........all should be respected...........
 
Plebe said:
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LETTERL said:
Yup. I was excited. It was going to be here in Greenville, and NC State was slated to be the 2-seed here and I'd get a chance to watch them live...but then COVID came along and changed everything.
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Words cannot describe how bummed I was when the 2020 tournament was canceled.

I remember exactly where I was (St. George, Utah) and I remember how crappy I felt.
 
Centerstream said:
I wasn't referring to the actual distance but the probable crowd support.
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That's fair--I guess we'll find out how well SC fans travel. In 2019 they played in Greensboro for the Sweet 16 ( granted, as a 4 seed) but only drew 6500 fans. Their fan base is more established now and I'm sure far more fans will come this time with a better team, but we'll see if it's enough to provide a home crowd like atmosphere.
 
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Plebe said:
I actually don't think Iowa matches up well. SC's defense will limit damage and their offensive rebounding will kill Iowa. Czinano's effectiveness will be blunted by Boston.
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I understand your points, Plebe, but I think Clark won't have as much trouble with SC's smallish guards as she has with bigger defenders, such as Maryland's this winter. I'd also expect Iowa's Warnock, Martin and O'Grady to help Caitlin and Czinano on the boards. They're not as big as the Gamecocks but they are feisty...

As I've heard others opine, a key will be whether refs let Boston get away with fouls on Czinano. To date, she seems to get away with a lot, but Monika is a tough cover.

I'd bet on SC, but wouldn't be shocked if Iowa makes it a tight game.

First, however the Hawkeyes would need to beat Iowa State, no easy task.
 
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So I guess our team did not give the obligatory pick celebration. Is their some documented reason given why we avoid this?
 
bballnut90 said:
Exciting potential matchups at first glance:

SC Regional:

Iowa-Iowa State in the Sweet 16. Interstate rival game, Iowa won last year, Iowa State won this year. Clark vs. Joens. Should be a really fun game to watch if both advance.

Iowa-SC in the Elite 8. The two heavy favorites for NPOY will battle it out if they meet.


Louisville Regional:
Tennessee-Oregon in the 2nd Round. Tennessee is struggling but still showing some fight/grit. Oregon has been so hot and cold this year. Guessing it'll be a tight game.

Baylor-Ole Miss in the 2nd Round. I could see Ole Miss giving Baylor some trouble if Egbo gets into foul trouble. Also 2 very good forwards going head to head in Austin/Smith.

Baylor-Michigan in the Sweet 16. They had an epic battle in last year's Sweet 16, they're lined up for a rematch in this one.

Louisvlile-Baylor in the Elite 8. Both were in contention for last #1 seed and I think it'll be a good battle.


Stanford Regional:
Maryland-Virginia Tech in 2nd Round. Maryland has been very streaky this year, Va Tech hasn't pulled off any big upsets this year but has played good teams tough. I could see Va Tech pulling the upset.

LSU-Ohio State in the 2nd Round. Both teams have sensational backcourts, I think it'll be a hotly contested game.

LSU-Texas in Sweet 16. Kim vs. Vic at their new schools. Both teams have greatly overachieved relative to the amount of talent on their roster.


NC State Regional:
Notre Dame-Oklahoma in the 2nd Round. Both teams have been trending down as of late, one will likely make their way to the Sweet 16. Both have strong backcourts and shooters.

Indiana-Kentucky in the 2nd Round. Probably the most intriguing potential 2nd round matchup. Indiana blew out Kentucky the first game but Kentucky is red hot and playing very good basketball.

UCONN-NC State in the Elite 8. NC State is a tough matchup for UCONN IMO since they're just solid at every position even though I wouldn't consider them elite at any spot. Should they meet, UCONN will be playing in front of a huge home crowd which gives them a boost, and everyone appears to be healthy just in time for the NCAAs. I could see this being a phenomenal game.
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Baylor played Michigan this season in the Mohegan doubleheader (when Uconn played Louisville) - great game, Michigan won in Ovt.
 
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HuskyFan1125 said:
I noticed that and the announcer keeps saying Louisville lost in ACC championship. They lost in the quarterfinals actually. At least Baylor made it to the finals.
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If you are referring to the hostess of the show, that is just one of many mistakes she made, including never mentioning who she was, at the beginning of the broadcast. At the end of the show it hit me that they never even showed a close up of her like they did the 3 "experts." I finally went back to try to figure out who this embarrassment to ESPN WCB was. Her name was never mentioned-good job ESPN. It was listed at the bottom of the screen at the beginning-Elle Duncan-I gotta tell you I have never heard of her and will be just fine if I never hear her again. BRUTAL .
The insight provided by the panel was of far lesser quality than you would learn by spending a day on The Boneyard. Poor Rebecca. She has either been told to not comment on UCONN or is afraid to.
 
SLY63 said:
Selfishly I wanted UConn in BPT, but I can see how NC St would be peeved. No one wants to earn the 1 seed and the have to play the 2 seed in front of what is basically a home crowd.
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Penn State knows the feeling well.....
 
Just my opinion….Shame on ESPN…no cameras on UCONN when the school was announced to be in the Bridgeport region..
 
Will Kentucky be a cinderella?

Kentucky -- which shocked the world by upsetting the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 seeds in the SEC tournament, including South Carolina, to win the conference title -- is a No. 6 seed in Bridgeport, after the Wildcats were projected to miss out on the Big Dance a month ago.
 
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