Virginia Tech, Washington, and Arizona have made their bids to earn spots in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. As anticipation builds, these teams eagerly await Sunday’s announcement that will determine their future in the competition.
In the meantime, attention will focus on the Ivy League Tournament this weekend. The league could potentially have multiple representations in the NCAA Tournament, with a possibility of securing two or three spots. Historically, the Ivy League has managed to secure two at-large bids, including a notable achievement by Columbia last year. Columbia made history on their own by clinching the Ivy League regular season title outright for the first time ever last Saturday. They currently hold a NET rating of 41. Meanwhile, Harvard and Princeton are close behind, with NET ratings of 37 and 48, respectively.
The upcoming semifinal in the Ivy League Conference Tournament will see Princeton face off against Harvard this Friday. The clash between these two teams is crucial as the victorious side could significantly enhance their chances of securing an NCAA tournament berth.
Elsewhere, Fairfield has encountered a setback, suffering a rare defeat in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference after 42 consecutive wins, losing to Quinnipiac. With a commendable record of 25-4 and a NET rating of 52, Fairfield’s performance in the conference tournament final could heighten tensions among bubble teams hoping for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
In the Mountain West Tournament, UNLV stands as the top seed with an impressive NET rating of 46. Holding a 24-6 record this season, a successful advancement to the conference final could potentially pave the way for another NCAA bid for the Lady Rebels, who have consistently participated in the tournament over the past three seasons.
