A solid starting group for the Cowgirls. Who? The Cowgirls of Oklahoma State. When do they play in the first round? The Cowgirls play FGCU on Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. ET. What? Originally, they were Tigers, like Princeton. Cowboys seemed more appropriate. The story behind Pistol Pete … [Read more...]
NCAA Women’s Tournament Bracket: Texas A&M Aggies Preview
The Courtneys are coming! The Courtneys are coming! Who? The Aggies of Texas A&M. When do they play in the first round? TAMU plays Arkansas-Little Rock on Saturday, March 21 at 4 p.m. ET. What? Named for the Agricultural portion of Agricultural and Mechanical. Reveille is the … [Read more...]
NCAA Women’s Tournament Bracket: North Carolina Tar Heels preview
The flashy names are gone- but the stars remain. Who? The Tar Heels of North Carolina. When do they play in the first round? UNC will play Liberty on Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. ET. What? By the most literal definition, a person with tar on their heels. There are two stories behind the … [Read more...]
NCAA Women’s Tournament Bracket: Iowa Hawkeyes preview
A trio of seniors power the Hawkeyes. Who? The Hawkeyes of Iowa. When do they play in the first round? Iowa plays American on Friday, March 20 at 2:30 p.m. ET. What? The Hawkeye name is derived from The Last of the Mohicans. Herky came about in 1948. Where? Iowa City, Iowa, UNESCO City of … [Read more...]
Dance Card: Pittsburgh, ACC at-large
The Panthers are prowling in this restless bracket. Who? The Panthers of Pittsburgh. Or Pitt for short. What? The Panther was selected for a multitude of reasons, and made them the first collegiate Panthers. Roc is a bit of a trash-talker. Where? Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Steel … [Read more...]
NCAA Women’s Tournament Bracket: Tulane Green Wave preview
The Green Wave rolls on, defiant of their skeptics. Who? The Green Wave of Tulane. When do they play in the first round? They play Mississippi State on Friday, March 20 at 2:30 p.m. ET. What? They picked up the Green Wave nickname from a football song. Riptide is a pelican. Where? New Orleans, … [Read more...]
NCAA Women’s Tournament Bracket: Gonzaga Bulldogs preview
A familiar tournament foe with a new face at the helm. Who? The Bulldogs of Gonzaga. Sometimes also known as Zags. When do they play in the first round? They play GW on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET. What? Named for tenacity. Spike's been in commercials. Where? Spokane, Washington, home of the … [Read more...]
NCAA Women’s Tournament Bracket: Duke Blue Devils preview
There's no doubt about Duke's power in the middle. Everything else, on the other hand... Who? The Blue Devils of Duke. When do they play in the first round? They will play Albany on Friday, March 20, at 12 p.m. ET. What? They're named for hardcore French soldiers. Where? Durham, North Carolina, the … [Read more...]
Dance Card: Mississippi State, SEC at-large
Time for a dynamic, high-usage, freshman scorer to strut her stuff on the big stage. No, this is not the intro to the Ohio State capsule. Who? The Bulldogs of Mississippi State. What? The name either comes from a style of play or a mock funeral after beating Ole Miss. I like the second one … [Read more...]
Dance Card: Oregon State, Pac-12 at-large
It's a big stage for the Pac-12 regular season champions. Who? The Beavers of Oregon State. What? The Beaver is the state animal of Oregon. Benny's been the mascot since 1952. Where? Corvallis, Oregon, which claims to have its own Seven Wonders. When? March 20th, in Corvallis, … [Read more...]