No. 6 Huskies Are About to Show South Dakota State What Tournament Time Really Means
It's happening. The Washington women's basketball team is heading to Fort Worth to face South Dakota State in the NCAA Tournament, and the Jackrabbits are about to get a crash course in what it means to go up against a top-10 program when everything is on the line. This matchup goes down March 20 at 1:30 PM at Schollmaier Arena, and if you're a UW fan, you should be locked in.
The Huskies Roll In as the Heavy Favorite
Washington enters this tournament as the No. 6 seed, which tells you everything you need to know about the respect the selection committee has for this squad. South Dakota State is making their tournament run, but stepping onto that floor against a program like the Huskies in March is a totally different beast. The Jackrabbits have had their moments this season, sure, but the NCAA Tournament doesn't care about your resume when you're facing a team that's been built for this exact moment.
South Dakota State Has Some Fight in Them
Look, we can't sleep on the Jackrabbits entirely. They've got Meyer earning USBWA All-America recognition, which is legit. But here's the thing: one All-America player doesn't carry you past a No. 6 seed in the tournament. The Jackrabbits have been grinding through their schedule with some tough losses lately, including a pair of defeats to Wichita State and some rough outings against Oklahoma State. That kind of wear and tear heading into tournament time can be rough.
This Is Huskies Territory
Washington is built for March. The Emerald City has seen enough tournament runs to know what it takes to get deep, and this team has the pedigree to make a real run. South Dakota State is going to be game, no doubt, but stepping into Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth ready to face the No. 6 team in the country is a tall ask for the Jackrabbits.
Tip-off is at 1:30 PM on March 20. Tune in and watch the Huskies show why they belong in this tournament.
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