Talking about parity is tricky on the same day UConn scored nearly 100 points in a half. But No. 12 seed Florida Gulf Coast and 11 seeds Central Michigan, Buffalo and Creighton ensured mid-majors will be represented in the second round.
It's a lucky draw for Oregon and a rocky road for Duke, as Graham Hays breaks down the winners and losers after the selection committee revealed the women's NCAA tournament bracket.
Will Baylor wind up as a No. 1 seed? Is the bubble any clearer after the NCAA's final eight reveal on Sunday? And which 16 teams will host the early rounds? The women's NCAA tournament bracket will be revealed on Selection Monday (ESPN, 7 p.m. ET).
The NCAA committee revealed the final eight teams being considered for the last four spots in the bracket. Nebraska didn't make the list. So what does that mean for the rest of the bubble? Charlie Creme lists Minnesota, Rutgers, Buffalo and Creighton as the "last four in." And the Cornhuskers are a No. 9 seed.
The NCAA women's basketball tournament selection committee on Sunday released the final eight teams under consideration for the last four spots in the women's bracket: Buffalo, Creighton, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Purdue, Rutgers, USC and West Virginia.
How did Saturday's eight conference tournament finals impact our latest projection? Six new teams -- Cal State Northridge, Elon, Grambling, Seattle, Stephen F. Austin and Western Kentucky -- joined the field. Rutgers, Buffalo, Creighton and Nebraska are the "last four in."
The NCAA tournament field is taking shape, as five more automatic bids were won Tuesday. That left South Dakota on the wrong side of the bubble, and Minnesota, Rutgers, Creighton and Nebraska as the "last four in."
The NCAA tournament field is taking shape, as two more automatic bids were won Monday. But all eyes are on the bubble, and in Charlie Creme's latest projection, Southern California is out and South Dakota State is in. Minnesota, Rutgers and Creighton join the Jackrabbits in the "last four in."
George Washington, Louisville, Mercer, Ohio State, Oregon and South Carolina punched their tickets Sunday. Charlie Creme's updated projection included only minor movement, with no new teams joining the 64-team field, and Minnesota, Creighton, Rutgers and Southern Cal still the "last four in."
Applying the philosophy the NCAA Division I women's basketball committee appeared to use in its first reveal shed some light further down the S-curve. That was good news for Creighton, Purdue and Nebraska but not for TCU.
Two years after resigning as Nebraska's head coach amid allegations of bullying, Connie Yori is returning to women's basketball as a member of the staff at her alma mater, Creighton.
She prepared with an altitude mask, a FIBA ball and an adjusted 3-point line. Caitlin Clark, a sophomore-to-be at Iowa's Dowling Catholic, earned a spot on Team USA and is continuing to impress in Argentina.
UConn is continuing its run at No. 1 in the Associated Press women's basketball poll, while Creighton is ranked for the first time in 25 years.
All-injured team of Edmond Sumner, Maurice Watson, Eron Harris, Chris Clarke, OG Anunoby, Gavin Schilling, Ben Carter, Phil Booth, Jordan Woodard, Kenny Williams, John Egbunu, Udoka Azubuike could win a lot of games. And I know I've forgotten people. Just brutal.
Creighton sheds its mid-major label this season as it begins play in the Big East. The timing couldn't be better for the Bluejays.
UConn will face Vanderbilt in the first game of eight Monday. It will be Stefanie Dolson's height against Tiffany Clarke's quickness.
Before the NCAA tournament bracket is unveiled on Selection Monday, Charlie Creme looks at the big questions that will have the biggest impact.
Which teams are on the bubble? Which ones have the best shot of being included in the NCAA tournament field? Charlie Creme handicaps the bunch.
After sitting out last season as a transfer, DeNesha Stallworth is settling in just fine for Kentucky.
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 13-1 | - | 22-4 |
| DePaul | 10-4 | 3 | 19-7 |
| Butler | 9-5 | 4 | 19-6 |
| Providence | 8-7 | 5.5 | 16-11 |
| Villanova | 7-7 | 6 | 16-9 |
| Seton Hall | 6-9 | 7.5 | 14-12 |
| St. John's | 6-9 | 7.5 | 13-13 |
| Creighton | 6-9 | 7.5 | 12-14 |
| Georgetown | 5-9 | 8 | 11-14 |
| Xavier | 2-12 | 11 | 11-14 |
