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Underdogs Barking: Samford & Southern Fight for Tourney Life
19 Mar
Summary
- Two No. 16 seeds, Southern and Samford, vie for a spot.
- Virginia and Arizona State battle for a No. 10 seed.
- Winners face top seeds like South Carolina and Georgia.
The final spots in the 64-team NCAA women's basketball bracket are being decided through four First Four games. Two of these crucial matchups are scheduled for Thursday, March 20th, to determine a No. 16 seed and a No. 10 seed.
In the first game, No. 16 seed Southern will face No. 16 seed Samford in Columbia, South Carolina. The winner will earn the right to play against top-seeded South Carolina in the first round of the Sacramento 4 region. Samford, despite a losing record, secured its bid by winning its conference tournament.
Following that, No. 10 seed Virginia will compete against No. 10 seed Arizona State in Iowa City, Iowa. The victor will claim the No. 10 seed in the same region and proceed to face No. 7 seed Georgia. Both teams possess similar analytics, though Virginia holds a slight edge.
The First Four games are essential for finalizing the tournament bracket, offering underdog teams a chance to advance and challenge higher-ranked opponents.
