WBIT

[nwhoopfan]

Didn't realize Texas Tech and Florida's paths have led them to each other. One will be among the last 4 teams standing in the WBIT.

James Madison vs. Belmont looks like an intriguing matchup.

Here's the others:

Gonzaga vs. Minnesota
Villanova vs. Portland

 

[packwrap]

Second Round action today.

Minnesota 78
Missouri St. 71

Gonzaga 64
Colorado 55

Villanova 62
St. Joe's 60

Gonzaga appears pretty angry about their loss to Oregon St.

 

[azfan]

Officiating at the end of the Texas Tech - Florida game is an embarrassment. It shows officials really overreacting I think to the first missed call.

That said Texas Tech incredible offensive rebounding but a player who could make a free throw if my life depended upon it.

Florida advances after Tech misses five consecutive free throws and Shavers turnover.

Congrats to Florida but a real bummer that the officials intervened so pathetically at the end. Also the last 18 seconds seemed to take 10 minutes.

 

[azfan]

Zaga and Gophers in a thriller On to OT. Minnesota hits three consecutive threes after trailing by 6 as the game winds down to take a three-point lead. In the final minute Zags hit a three to tie it.

Battle is a baller

 

[azfan]

Gophers advance to final four to face Florida.

Battle is the real deal and sets a career high in leading her team at home to a really tough victory over the Zags 82-77. I really think the home court played a role in this OT victory for Minnesota.

 

[nwhoopfan]

So...the game that I thought was really gonna be a barnburner was an absolute smackdown. Belmont over James Madison 90-45. Really? Did not see that coming.

Nova took out Portland, so the WCC is eliminated.

 

[oldude]

So...the game that I thought was really gonna be a barnburner was an absolute smackdown. Belmont over James Madison 90-45. Really? Did not see that coming.

Nova took out Portland, so the WCC is eliminated.

Nova is having a nice run in the WBIT. They jumped on UConn in the 1st qtr of the BE conference tournament before getting a big dose of Paige with the Huskies pulling away in the second half. It would be good for the conference if Nova can win the tournament.

 

[cancontent]

Gophers advance to final four to face Florida.

Battle is the real deal and sets a career high in leading her team at home to a really tough victory over the Zags 82-77. I really think the home court played a role in this OT victory for Minnesota.

Good for Minnesota but bittersweet to see Gonzaga knocked out. Most know I'm a huge Yvonne Ejim fan. Was hoping she could end her career with a WBIT title.

In Minnesota's case, considering they're missing two key pieces this season, this a great run. The fan base must be really happy to see this and are looking forward to next season.

 

[nwhoopfan]

Minnesota vs. Belmont for the Championship.

 

[azfan]

Minnesota advances to the final to face Belmont, who escaped with a last second bucket to overcome NAU in the 2nd round.

Battles had a tough game but teammate Grocholski scored 20 in 39 minutes. Grocholski is a an iron woman having been on the bench for only 3 minutes in the course of the five victories by the Gophers. She has played 40, 38, 40, 45 and 39 minutes!!!!!