Arrr! The NCAA committee be playin' dirty tricks on Iowa lasses in tourney, says the ESPN scallywag. Aye!
2024-03-18
Arrr, me hearties! The Iowa Hawkeyes be settin' sail for a rematch with them scurvy LSU landlubbers in their quest for the national championship booty. Aye, 'tis a treacherous voyage ahead, but fear not, for these Hawkeyes be ready to plunder and pillage their way to victory!
The Iowa Hawkeyes, led by Caitlin Clark, have a tough road to the Final Four in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament as the No. 1 seed in the Albany Region 2 bracket. Clark gained attention this season for surpassing Kelsey Plum’s scoring record and outscoring legends like Lynette Woodard and Pete Maravich. The team may face a rematch with defending champions LSU and tough opponents like UCLA, Colorado, and Kansas State on their way to Cleveland.Former ESPN columnist Jemele Hill criticized the selection committee for "screwing" Iowa with their bracket placement. Coach Lisa Bluder acknowledged the honor of being a No. 1 seed but knows it doesn’t guarantee success. The team is focused on taking the tournament one week at a time and is prepared for the challenges ahead.In their first matchup, Iowa will play UT-Martin or Holy Cross, with potential matchups against West Virginia or Princeton. West Virginia is already looking forward to facing off against Iowa. Fans can follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for more updates.