Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Kicks Off NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 21, Vanderbilt Women's Basketball, the number two seed with a 27-4 record, kicks off the NCAA tournament on Saturday. March 21 at 6pm, Central Time, they'll host number 15 seed high point and memorial gymnasium in Nashville on ESPN News. Star Player Michaela Blakes, an Associated Press first team all-American, leads the Commodores into their first round match-up. The team earned a double buy in the SEC tournament, but fell in the quarter finals. High Point, sitting at 27-5, punched their ticket by winning the big South Conference title over Rattford. Both squads enter on winning streaks, setting up an intriguing first round clash. Fans are buzzing about Vanderbilt's dominant regular season, despite a couple of late stumbles against top SEC foes like South Carolina. High Point brings momentum from their conference run, but they face a steep challenge against a powerhouse program. The history between them dates back to 2011, when Vanderbilt crews to a 16-point victory. The winner advances to face either Illinois

1:04or Colorado on Monday, March 23, still in Nashville. Experts see Vanderbilt as heavy favorites, predicting a blowout win to extend their tournament stay. This first round game highlights how the brackets shakes out early, with home court ads giving Vanderbilt a clear path forward if they handle business.