Women’s basketball bracketology: Where are BYU and Utah seeded?

BYU and Utah ladies’s basketball will virtually assuredly be taking part in within the NCAA Tournament this 12 months.

The Cougarsare ranked No. 15 within the newest Associated Press ballot, the highest-ranking ever for BYU.

BYU beat Portland 59-52 within the WCC match semifinals on Monday, advancing to the championship. The Cougars, led by head coach Jeff Judkins, have an general document of 26-2.

Shaylee Gonzales is averaging 18.7 factors per recreation, whereas Paisley Harding is averaging 17.2 factors.

No matter what occurs in Tuesday’s championship, the Cougars appear to be a lock for the NCAA Tournament.

The Cougars could be making their second consecutive NCAA Tournament look and their sixth look since 2014.

Utah, coached by Lynne Roberts, additionally appears prefer it’s punched its ticket to the Big Dance after making a run to the Pac-12 match title recreation, defeating Cal, Washington State and Oregon earlier than shedding 73-48 to Stanford within the Pac-12 championship.

The Utes acquired votes in Monday’s AP ballot.

Gianna Kneepkens (12 factors per recreation), Jenna Johnson (11.9 ppg), Brynna Maxwell (10.9 ppg) and Kennady McQueen (9 ppg) are Utah’s key contributors.

Utah is aiming for its first NCAA Tournament look since 2011.

The newest version ofESPN’s bracketology has each the Cougars and the Utes making the match and internet hosting video games.

BYU is slotted because the No. 5 seed within the Tucson area ESPN’s bracketology, internet hosting No. 12 South Dakota State. Also within the Tucson area is No. 4 Arizona and No. 13 UNLV.

Utah is slotted because the No. 8 seed within the Columbia area, internet hosting No. 9-seeded South Florida. Also within the area is No. 1-seeded South Carolina and the No. 16 seed.