Home / Sports / Lady Vols' NCAA Streak: A Seven-Game Slide?
Lady Vols' NCAA Streak: A Seven-Game Slide?
8 Mar
Summary
- Tennessee's women's basketball team holds a unique NCAA Tournament streak.
- The team has lost seven consecutive games heading into Selection Sunday.
- Bracketologists predict Tennessee will secure an at-large bid.
The Tennessee Lady Vols women's basketball program stands on the precipice of NCAA Tournament history, holding the unparalleled distinction of never having missed the tournament since its inception in 1982. However, this season presents a unique narrative as the team enters Selection Sunday with a concerning seven-game losing streak, their longest in recent memory.
Currently standing at 16-13, the Lady Vols' win total ties the fewest for an at-large tournament team in four decades. This streak marks Tennessee as potentially the first team in over 20 years to enter the tournament on such a significant losing run. Head coach Kim Caldwell contends that the team has faced the nation's most demanding schedule, including numerous February contests, and points to substantial past wins as justification for an at-large bid.
Despite the recent struggles, projections from CBS Sports suggest a high likelihood of Tennessee securing a No. 8 or No. 9 seed in the tournament. ESPN's latest bracket forecast also places them as an No. 8 seed. A strong tournament performance could provide a significant boost for Caldwell, who has already received support from Tennessee athletic director Danny White, potentially quieting offseason speculation.
