With all of the thrill that occurred and jaw-dropping moments we saw, these last seven days have to go into the books as one of the greatest stretches of collective college basketball in history. That goes for both men and women.
There were so many incredibly high-octane games with incredible finishes that it was simply astonishing to watch/witness. So much talent, emotion, and intensity was on display that was mixed in with oh so much nerve. My school might have been beaten in an instant classic, but this is what March is all about.
The women’s tournament saw numerous improbable upsets with growing crowds by the game during this span. Iowa sold out their games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena (that’s over 15,000 fans per game). Creighton came into Iowa City and stunned everyone when their Iowa transfer hit the game-winning three🤯
The images you see below are from fans who have been itching for NCAA Tournament action for some time, and the atmospheres were the best I’ve seen for any OU game(s) in my time here. Crowds like these and national exposure like this is exactly what the sport has needed for so long, and I’m blessed to be a small part of it.