2021 POST SEASON TOURNAMENTS

[redsteve]

The 2021 NCAA and WNIT selections are tomorrow, Monday. And of course the WNIT picks, after the NCAA selections  (NCAA at 7:00 pm.. eastern probably).

 

We hopefully will get at least a WNIT invitation. Games start next Friday the 19th probably. 

 

Just hope we're selected. If the Maryland game is a indicator we should fair well. (assuming we are picked)  But there will be some good teams in the NIT.

A couple more wins and it would be pretty automatic. 

 

 

 

Edited March 15, 2021 by redsteve

[hskr4life]

We'll get an NIT bid.

[redsteve]

https://huskers.com/news/2021/3/15/womens-basketball-huskers-headed-to-wnit.aspx

 

We're in the WNIT  !!   

 

 First-round play begins Friday, March 19  We play Tenn. Martin (20-6) March 19 | 11 a.m. CT

 

All of Nebraska's games in the WNIT will be streamed live by FloHoops (subscription) while also being carried live on radio by the Husker Sports Network, Huskers.com and the Huskers App.

 

The Nebraska women's basketball team earned a bid to the 32-team Postseason WNIT, when selections for the field were announced on Monday, March 15.

The Huskers finished the regular season with 12-12 overall record that included a 9-10 Big Ten Conference mark. Nebraska, which posted five wins over NCAA Tournament teams (Rutgers, Northwestern-2, Michigan State, Idaho State) will be the Big Ten's lone representative in the Postseason WNIT.

 

Get on a neutral court and we will do pretty well. Our latest games have everyone playing (sans Porter ?) and playing pretty well.

There will be a couple of sleeper teams in the tourney  .....the hottest  team usually wins the WNIT

Edited March 16, 2021 by redsteve

[HB]

Remarkable accomplishment given the injuries and roster.  Praiseworthy.  

[HuskerFever]

 

[redsteve]

Have done a little scouting, and Tenn Martin is a pretty decent team. They have a very good record with 20 wins about 6 loses. Not an accident.

Not tall team, but have decent size in spots. Obviously haven't seen them play, don't know how fast or quick they may be on the floor.

 

They primarily play their starters, have a couple of subs that help out, but they're like most B!G teams, and use starters with the most minutes by far. If I recall correctly, they have one that is averaging 22 plus points per game...need to slow her down. 

 

They will be pumped up and ready to go...must match that enthusiasm with strong play on both ends. 

 

But this is good fun for the players. Chance to play after the B1G season, and hiding in the basement during COVID....get to play in a national tournament. 

 

GBR

[mwm89]

UT Martin will obviously not have to travel far, for whatever that is worth.  Are any fans allowed, does anyone know?  Will be interesting to see how they match up.  GBR!

[whoopdeedoo]

just thought i would add this...watched the WNIT Press Conference with coach, Cain, and Izzy. btw, just love listening to Izzy talk---love that accent! anyway, imo, i wouldn't count Cain not returning. she said the coaches told her they would discuss the decision come the end of the season, so, she was pretty happy with that. if i had to guess....right now i would say 50-50, and wouldn't shock me if she did return. 

 

didn't get to listen to matt and coach tuesday night, but, guess she discussed Ruby's injury. coach mentioned it in the WNIT Press Conference. they are very hopeful that they have avoided any type of surgery, but, all depends on how her body deals with the injury. so, not completely out of the question. i'm guessing it wasn't an ACL, though? taking it "day by day". sounds like her season is done though.

[HUD]

I think a big part of Kate's decision is where she stands on her Masters Program.  A full scholarship for another year pays for a lot of education.

[All About the Corn]

I think Kate moves on. Agree she will finish her Masters but it may not be here. She may get drafted in the 2nd round of the WNBA. She also should get offers to play overseas. Up to her is she wants to go that route. It is not for everyone even without CV19 making waves being in another country.

[whoopdeedoo]

don't leave out the fact Cain mentioned how she loves being with this team on and off the court. should be interesting little period once the season ends.

[HB]

I know I read that Kate has already earned a Masters in Business Administration.  I believe it was from Abby Barmore so I presume it was accurate.   

[All About the Corn]

Well considering it only took her 3 years to get a BA I am not shocked to learn to has already completed her MA in a year.