WBB makes first NCAA Tournament since 2013
Michigan is IN!!!!!!!!!
The Wolverines are the 7 seed in the Lexington Regional and will face 10 Northern Colorado in Waco, TX.
This is just the 7th NCAA Tournament appearance in the program's 45 year history.
Wow, great news. Wasn't sure after the early BTT exit but nevertheless, they get the shot they deserve. Go Blue!
TV info: This Friday, 3/16 @ 5:00pm Eastern on ESPN 2
Waco ➡️ Lexington ➡️ Columbus@BaylorWBB @WBB_LadyTigers @umichwbball @UNCBearsWBB pic.twitter.com/d9Kquy2iTB
— NCAA Women's BKB (@ncaawbb) March 12, 2018
That was definitely the difference. Zero RPI top-50 wins last year. Three for sure this year (Marquette, @Ohio State, Maryland)
Sheer joy. #goblue pic.twitter.com/tYrroyeDxI
— Michigan Women’s Basketball (@umichwbball) March 12, 2018
I love how all the men's teams are in fancy locker rooms - and sometimes, even in packed arenas - to await their seeding, but the women's team is watching in Aunt Franny's living room.
If you watched the selection show, they had those large watch parties at other schools. We had a small gathering at the Junge Center last year but it didn't end well being left out so they just had it at Coach KBA's house this year.
Yeah, since someone downvoted me...My post wasn't a criticism of the women's team at all, but rather a commentary on how different sports are treated across the sexes.
I’m sure the team wasn’t banished by Warde to the coach’s living room. They could’ve had it anywhere they wanted.
But sure, let’s make that choice statement of inequality.
Really? They could have demanded to have it at Crisler like the men's team did a few years ago? And the administration would have agreed? And the stadium would have been packed with fans?? OK, sure
Do you really think the administration would reject a request to hold a watch party at Crisler?
You think if KBA had asked to have it in Crisler, Warde would have said no? Would it be packed? No, but that’s not because they are being treated poorly. It’s not as popular as the men’s game. Simple as that. UCONN seems packed every game.
March 13th, 2018 at 10:33 AM ^
I thought your initial comment was a perceptive insight into a range of attitudes surrounding college sports and gender issues. Sorry so many took issue with it.
I suspect the coach wanted to avoid exposing the emotional disappointment of the players had they not made the tournament, which shows a level of compassion more likely to be found in women's sports than men's. The latter tend to emphasize competition and winning, and the dangers of that approach are evident in the willingness to break rules in recruiting, protecting players and coaches from the consequences of sexual assault, and the other misdeeds complained of in many threads.
Sorry to introduce a more serious note into a discussion intended to congratulate the team on an impressive achievement, but it does in fact make their choice of a more intimate venue all the more admirable. They care for each other and that makes them a stronger team.
Go blue!
March 13th, 2018 at 11:53 AM ^
Women athletes are people too. That means they are perfectly capable of lying, cheating, trash talking, and putting winning above all else, just like the men. Plenty of women athletes get busted for cheating, doping, etc.
Likewise men can have plenty of compassion for their teammates, and can show plenty of emotion and sportsmanship.
And the support they show for each other provides welcome evidence. Beilein's players play unselfishly, which is one reason why they have such success as a team. LIke most generalizations, plenty of exceptions can be found to my observation and I am glad of it.
As far as the positive features go anyway. The others? Not so much, but that is life, I guess.
why college sports are so great? The explosion of glee is the best thing I've seen all day. Awesome.
Congrats ladies!
March 12th, 2018 at 10:59 PM ^
Exactly! You never see this in the pros
March 12th, 2018 at 11:29 PM ^
Yeah. An NBA Playoff selection show would be pretty boring.
never mind - missed them
They also got a reasonable draw as well. Good luck and hats off for a big accomplishment!
Based on minutes played it looks like N Colorado's tallest starter is 5-9, two girls are 6-1 and 6-3 who play very little. Only two players who average in double figures are 5-6 and 5-7. Huge height advantage for us.
Fantastic accomplishment - Go Blue!!
Better than projected. Bracketology had us as an 8 seed going to Storrs for a possible match up against UConn in the second round.
Congrats to ladies for the Bid. With the future bright, be more opportunities coming. Lets get W friday against Northern Colorado. Win for the seniors and Arico. They deserve it a fun ride.
I own a piece if paper from both!
Sue Guevara is taking the Chips as well. Dangerous as an 11 seed.
Thanks.
FWIW, 538 gives the ladies an 81% chance of bearting N. Colorado.
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2018-march-madness-predictions/wom…
Go Blue!
March 12th, 2018 at 10:09 PM ^
Roar
-Bearting
Does that make them beartiful?
congratulations, Lady Wolverines!
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It gives an unfair advantage to the higher seeded teams.
March 12th, 2018 at 10:18 PM ^
You answered your own question. That "gives meaning" to the regular season. It also helps with attendance.
March 12th, 2018 at 10:57 PM ^
Attendance!! If they played neutral sites the stadiums would have 100 people... that includes the players and the refs
March 12th, 2018 at 10:04 PM ^
Go Blue!
March 12th, 2018 at 10:43 PM ^
Good to get the 7, but Baylor had a legitimate case for a 1. Plus they have maybe the best pure center in the country. Going to Waco will be very tough.
Rutgers won the prize of the team with maybe the biggest complaint about not getting an invite (Michigan turned that same prize to their advantage last year). But Rutgers being Rutgers, they turned down the WNIT.
March 12th, 2018 at 11:02 PM ^
Has any school ever won both tournaments?
If so, who/when, etc.
March 12th, 2018 at 11:05 PM ^
Pretty sure Uconn did the last time their men’s team won
UConn definitely did it. Not sure if anyone else has ever done it, although I believe South Carolina came close last year with both teams in the Final Four.
March 12th, 2018 at 11:42 PM ^
Congrats to WBB. Now #WinTheGame.
Let's Go Blue!
March 13th, 2018 at 12:15 AM ^
They should just make a calender that is revealing.... I really don't care unless I knew a friend that had a friend that knew a guy that knew someone on the team.
March 13th, 2018 at 12:29 AM ^
You care enough to post in the thread, ass.
Is how you’d want to word that.
Can’t see us getting past Baylor. Might have to wait til next year to get our first Sweet 16 appearance.
But we’ve beat both OSU and Maryland this year, so you never know.
March 13th, 2018 at 10:02 AM ^
and wow they are playing my Alma Mater, tough to know who to cheer for.
March 13th, 2018 at 10:07 AM ^
Did anyone notice the awesome lamp on the end table? Coach KBA has swag (did I use that right? I’m old).