Samford Women's Basketball Makes NCAA History

0:00The latest headlines, weather and stories, right here on Birmingham News today. The Sanford Women's Basketball team is heading to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2012. As a number 16 seed, they'll face the number 16 Southern Jaguars in the first four matchup. The game tips off Thursday, March 19, at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. This marked Sanford's chance to grab their first-ever tournament win against the team they've never played before. Officials have yet to announce the exact star time, or broadcast details, but the bulldogs earn their spot just a week ago. Fans are buzzing with excitement over the smile stone for the program. A victory with thrust Sanford into the spotlight, opening the women's tournament in a big way and keeping them local for the next round. The winner sticks around Columbia to challenge the number one seed, South Carolina Gamecocks. Sanford has faced the Gamecocks once before, losing 64 to 56 back in 2006. Meanwhile,

1:00other Alabama teams like Alabama and Troy made the men's bracket while Auburn heads to the NIT hosting South Alabama. Keep an eye on Sanford as they chase history this week. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Podcast hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM.