WVU Women's Basketball: March Madness Showdown

0:00On March 23rd, West Virginia's women's basketball team stands one victory away from the sweet 16, a feat they've achieved only once before in, program history. The mountaineers face a tough matchup against Kentucky, who knocked them out of contention in the regular season. The ESPN basketball power index sees it as a coin flip, giving West Virginia a 52% chance to advance while Kentucky holds 48%. West Virginia has called it a toss-up, with the mountaineers' defense and home crowd support tipping the scales just a bit. Fans have rallied behind West Virginia all season, despite early doubts about their ranking. The team has proven doubters wrong by grinding out wins with relentless pressure and rebounding. In the first round, West Virginia shook off a slow start against Miami of Ohio, forcing 15 turnovers and dominating the boards by 16-2. Games to victory, meanwhile, Kentucky exploded for 32 points in the opening quarter, versus James Madison before locking down the perimeter to seal the win.

1:02Expect a battle tomorrow as both squads bring strong defenses into the fray, setting the stage for March Manor's drama at its best.