High Point Women's Basketball Chases March Magic

0:00On March 20th, High Point University's men's basketball team pulled off a stunning upset over Wisconsin as a 12-seed in the first round of the men's NCAA tournament. The women's team, a 15-seed, caught the excitement just before heading to Nashville for their own first round match-up against second-seated. Vanderbilt on March 21st at 6pm Central Time. The women were prepping to travel when they streamed the men's game on phones and laptops. Assistant coach Katie Claimon even flew to Portland to support her husband, the men's head coach Flynn Claimon, and his first tournament appearance, before rushing back with no direct flights to join the team. Players like Guard Alia Collins couldn't contain their joy, screaming and jumping around their hotel rooms. Head coach Chelsea Vanbury emphasized family first, letting Claimon prioritize that moment while keeping her involved remotely through film review and tasks. Now, focused on Vanderbilt, High Point sees a path to victory through tough team defense. They plan to neutralize stars like SEC Player of the Year.

1:04Michaela Blakes, who averages 27 points a game and freshmen stand out Aubrey, galvan by exporting weaknesses and staying connected on defense. No 15-seed has ever beaten a two-seed in women's tournament history, but this energized Panther squad heads into Memorial Gymnasium ready to. Make noise and chase their own March Magic.