Indiana, Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball Set for NCAA Tournament Matches

The Indiana women's basketball team has earned a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face No. 8 seed Utah in Columbia, South Carolina. This marks Indiana's sixth consecutive tournament appearance, with their last seed lower than a No. 4 being in 2019. Despite a challenging season with a mixed record against top teams, Indiana has notable victories over ranked opponents like Baylor and Ohio State. Coach Teri Moren expressed confidence in her team's ability to compete, emphasizing the importance of playing a full game. The Hoosiers will aim to advance past Utah and possibly face defending champion South Carolina in the next round. Indiana's recent success in the tournament includes reaching the Sweet Sixteen multiple times, further highlighting their competitive stature in women's college basketball.