DeJulius discusses his final season at Cincinnati one he hopes is far from over. The 6-foot-11 sophomore has started in 25 games this season, logging 12.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks on 23.5 minutes per game. With the teams now separated by a single point, 50-49, and 21 seconds on the clock, Philander Smith called its final timeout with possession of the ball and a path to the title on the line. With four games remaining, Nolley is the ninth leading scorer in the conference, averaging 16.3 points per game. Tyshaun Crawford was having his way, scoring nine points, dominating the offensive glass, and dishing out a team-high two assists. Spoilers: None. A foul by the Lady Panthers sent Rusts Shuntorri Rodgers to the line where she hit the front of a pair of shots at the stripe. ET at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Sacred Heart has beaten the Crimsons twice this season, the last time a 76-50 win in the Louisville Invitational Tournament finals. We want him back here.". The Basketball Classic was founded by Eracism. A putback jumper by Blackmon put Rust ahead by one, 51-50, which would become the final score as time expired, giving the team its back-to-back-to-back GCAC Tournament title. The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats are your 2022 DII mens basketball national champions, defeating Augusta 67-58. Press Enter. Lakhin produced 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 19 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 88-83 OT victory over Temple. Tanaya Bailey (10.9 points) has offers from Centre and Lindsey Wilson. Blackmon collected a game-high 13 boards. Miller also was able to lure guards Mike Saunders Jr. and Mason Madsen out of the portal and back to Cincinnati soon after he was hired in April 2021. A tough out. Lexington Catholic boys lock down Lexington Christian to win district title. OFFICIAL HOME OF NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY. It was McCollum's 11th overall regular season championship since becoming the Bearcats head coach in 2009. David DeJulius - Sinks game winner DeJulius accumulated . The Bearcats have 15 points off turnovers, and Augusta has just two. Miller said hisgoal for next season will be to move that standard forward and higher. The duo are a combined 17-0 in NCAA DII tournament play the DII record for most consecutive tournament wins, mind you on arguably the single most dominant stretch in the history of DII mens hoops. Black Hills State made some history today, and now the Yellow Jackets will face Northwest Missouri State in Thursday's semifinals. TOUGALOO, Miss. Spoilers: Crittenden County (23-5) has region player of the year and Miss Basketball candidate Taylor Guess (23.3 points) but has faced only a few teams of Hendersons caliber this season and lost by eight to Hopkins County Central on Feb. 14. The Bearcats have won all four of their 2022 DII men's basketball tournament games by at least 14 points. Last season I picked 10 of the 16 regions correctly. 3. (Illinois via Twitter)Illinois vs. Missouri, 9 p.m. (B1G Network), Wed., Dec. 22: Las Vegas (South Point Arena) (Saint Louis)Saint Louis vs. Drake, 3 p.m. (FloHoops ($)), Sat., Jan. 29: Mobile, Ala.Bethune-Cookman vs. Alabama State, 8:30 p.m. (Alabama State on YouTube), Sat., Feb. 19: Cleveland, Ohio (Wolstein Center) (Morgan State)Morgan State vs. Howard, 2 p.m. (ESPN2 and TNT). More: Cincinnati Bearcats guard Mason Madsen ready to put turbulent 2020-21 season behind him. 5 Northwest Missouri State on Thursday, March 24. Team Name * This field is required. 9 p.m. (ACCN), Fri., Dec. 17: Phoenix, Ariz. (Footprint Center) (SDSU)Saint Marys vs. San Diego State, 10 p.m. (FloHoops ($)), Sat., Dec. 18: Buffalo, N.Y. (KeyBank Center) (Canisius)Franklin Pierce (non-D1) vs. Daemen (non-D1), 11 a.m.Niagara vs. Albany, 2 p.m. (Niagara stream)Buffalo vs. Canisius, 5 p.m. (Canisius stream), Sat. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Viktor Lakhin - Warming up against Temple. AugustaIt all comes down to this! 1 Sacred Heart this year. Diego Bernard picked up two fouls in a matter of seconds, putting the Bearcats' top defender on the bench early. The four-person best shot will tee off with a shotgun start at noon. The 1-68 seed list and, for those using screen readers, a text-only version of Tuesdays bracket. Highlights. Bearcat Classic - Mar 31 - Apr 2, 2023 - Cincinnati, OH Ohiobasketball.com presents Bearcat Classic March 31 - April 2, 2023 Cincinnati, Ohio Info Venues Documents Travel/Lodging Description Tournament Boys & Girls Exposure Certified Registration To register for this event visit the official website. Gambling problem? * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). All games were played at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. This season, Nolley leads the team in three point shooting at 42.4 percent. And then paying attention to the transfer portal and some of the things we can do to add to our team.". Lakhin sat out mid-February games thrice because of his injured ankle. Cooper is undefeated against region foes this season, including a 61-48 win over Ryle in the 33rd District championship last week. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The 2022-23 KHSAA girls' basketball postseason moves into the region tournament round to decide who will make it to Rupp Arena. It is the third championship in a row a DII record for the Bearcats and fourth in five tournaments. More: UC's first season under Wes Miller ends without another NCAA Tournament berth. 10 of his first 15 points came in the first half, providing instant offense off the bench. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Northwest Missouri State took down Black Hills State, (3) Augusta vs. (5) Northwest Missouri State, (3) Augusta vs. (5) Northwest Missouri State | 3 p.m. Both are still on the bench in foul trouble. . No. That doesn't bode well for Northwest in the long run. We just fight. Lexington Catholic girls earn first district championship in 15 years. The final frame would go down to the wire with the title in reach for both squads. Spoilers: Taylor County (25-6), led by Grace Bale (15.9 points), suffered an 18-point loss to the Banshees way back on opening day, but it has won 12 of its last 13 games. The Warriors, if healthy, will be tough for anyone to topple. Miller closed his final news conference of his first season at the helm of the Cincinnati basketball program with a baseball analogy: A pitcher with just one pitch will become predictable and easy to hit. "There's a number of things we have to address and improve, and we're prepared to do that," Miller said. Philander Smith saw three players reach double figures led by Turner with 13. They will play host to Williams Baptist with an expected tipoff of 7:00 PM. DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed, How La. The tournament was won by the Fresno State Bulldogs . Charlotte has all the resources to make this an overwhelming success including an incredibly passionate fan base, and we look forward to seeing this event grow in stature for years to come.. The Bearcats have cemented their spot as the greatest dynasty in DII men's basketball history. And it's been fun to learn about the dynamics that we have in place right now.". 8 Black Hills State upset No. Northwest Missouri State wins DII National Championship. Added Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles: Charlotte has a rich history of hosting high-profile basketball events, including the NBA All-Star Game, NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament games, the ACC Mens Basketball Tournament, the CIAA Mens and Womens Basketball Tournaments and this years Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Shootout. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. We look forward to welcoming basketball fans from across the country to enjoy our hospitality and culture, and were grateful to the Charlotte Sports Foundation and Jordan Brand for organizing this event that will bring so much recognition and positive economic impact to our city., This a great opportunity to showcase our citys passion for all things basketball and a wonderful venue in the Spectrum Center, said Fred Whitfield, President and Vice Chairman of Hornets Sports & Entertainment. Now, don't forget, Northwest also won the title in 2017, so has won three of the last four. There is 20 minutes left and Augusta has the pieces to get back in this. TYSHAUN CRAWFORD, THROW IT DOWN. Favorite: Leslie County (20-8) avenged one of its troubling midseason losses by beating the Hazard 73-50 for the 54th District title. Currently, the Bearcats are scheduled to host Temple on Wednesday. 2022 OhioBasketball.com | Powered by . (You'll find tournament info on this page.) He also said he no longer wants to be overly dependent on one player offensively, as the Bearcats were this season with DeJulius. "We're incredibly excited to bring what we believe will quickly become the marquee college basketball event of the holiday season to the Queen City," said Danny Morrison, executive director of the Charlotte Sports Foundation, in a release Thursday. 4:30 p.m. (FloHoops ($))Stephen F. Austin vs. Liberty, approx. Hudgins hits another 3 and three-quarters of the way through the first half, Northwest leads by four. The tournament began on March 15 with the semifinals played on March 29 and the championship game played on April 1. This was the tournament's inaugural edition, officially known as the 2022 The Basketball Classic presented by Eracism. "I feel good about the nucleus of this team. 1 in the nation among NCAA Division II schools in points per . 1 since re-seeding started in 2016.1st @RMAC_SPORTS Elite Eight win since 2014.1st Nova loss after leading at the half since 1/9/19 vs. Eckerd. The Panthers are 29-0 against region competition over the last two seasons. pic.twitter.com/OpBlVieTRv, "When one door closes, another opens," Madsen said in a post on Twitter. The DII player of the year (Trevor Hudgins) took over and found his comfort zone behind the arch. I truly want to thank the people of Cincinnati for embracing me the way that they did. Click Here for details. Davenport is the fourth leading scorer on the team, averaging 10.1 points per game. CINCINNATI The Bearcats men's basketball team saw its season officially come to a close on Friday against the Houston Cougars. Miller said the process will allow him to also relive the fun he had in his first season at Cincinnati. All times are Eastern. He is expected to receive more playing time across future Cincinnati games, and the scoring should also increase. 2023 West Coast Conference Tournament: Schedule, Bracket, Recent History, TV/Streaming Info. Ryle (22-8) showed it could play Cooper close in a 63-58 loss on Jan. 13. The Badgers held a 34-29 lead at halftime after shooting 44 percent (12-of-27) from the floor and 87 percent (7-of-8) from the free throw line. 8:30 p.m. (ESPNU), Sat., Dec. 4: Seattle, Wash. (Climate Pledge Arena) (Release)Alabama vs. Gonzaga, 8 p.m. (ESPN2), Sun., Dec. 5: Wichita, Kan. (InTrust Bank Arena) Kansas State vs. Wichita State, 6 p.m. (ESPNU), Tues., Dec. 7: New York (Release)Texas Tech vs. Tennessee, 7 p.m. (ESPN)Villanova vs. Syracuse, approx. The first-year University of Cincinnati coach sat inside the media room at Fifth Third Arena for his final news conference of the season. No DII men's basketball program has ever won three titles in a row. 9 p.m. (ESPNU), Tues., Dec. 21: Elmont, N.Y. (UBS Arena) (Jon Rothstein via Twitter)Delaware vs. Iona, 7 p.m. (ESPN3), Tues., Dec. 21: Birmingham, Ala. (Legacy Arena) (Alabama; (updated matchup) Alabama via Twitter)Colorado State Davidson vs. Alabama, 7 p.m. (SECN+/ESPN+ ($)), Tues., Dec. 21: Detroit, Mich. (Little Caesars Arena) (Oakland)Michigan State vs. Oakland, 7:30 p.m. (My20/ESPN+ ($)), Wed., Dec. 22: Spokane, Wash. (Jon Rothstein, College Hoops Today)Boise State vs. Washington State, 8 p.m. (Pac-12 Networks), Wed., Dec. 22: St. Louis, Mo. See the semifinal results below. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (July 8th, 2021) The Charlotte Sports Foundation today announced a three-year deal with Jordan Brand to host the Jumpman Invitational, a major holiday college basketball event in the Queen City. The 6-foot senior, who led the Bearcats in scoring (14.5 points) and free-throw percentage (82%) this season, could utilize the additional year of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to the COVID . You can very well make the argument that the Bearcats should already be the first three-time champions in the sport. Spoiler: Barren County (26-6), led by junior guard Abigail Varney (16.9 points), dropped a close game to the Purples 48-44 on Feb. 6 and might have its best shot to return to the Sweet 16 after a three-year drought. 7 p.m. (FloHoops ($)), Sun., Dec. 12: Rock Hill, S.C. (Sports & Event Center)Florida State vs. South Carolina, 12 p.m. (ESPN2), Fri., Dec. 17: Charlotte, N.C. (Spectrum Center) (Release)East Carolina vs. Liberty, 1:30 p.m. (ESPN+ ($))St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech, approx. Leading scorer Courtney Hoskins (17.0 points) was named co-region player of the year alongside Hazards Abby Maggard. Bearcat Classic Boys: 3rd - 12th, Girls: 3rd - 12th, March 31 - April 02 Events List Navigation. Bearcat Classic Events Florida Indiana Kentucky Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Home Events Leagues 3 on 3 About Us HS Camps Facebook Youtube Twitter Instagram Bearcat Classic This form is currently unavailable! With the victory, the Rust College Lady Bearcats earned an automatic berth to the 42nd annual Womens Basketball NAIA National Championship Tournament. Tyshaun Crawford is such a huge advantage, even when he isn't scoring down low, he forces double teams. The sophomore big man has started in all 25 of his appearances this season. Russ Heltman. Rust inbounded the ball but made a quick turnover with 11.1 seconds left. But trying to really lock in and focus on that over this two-week period is really important.". Yelder posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. But a pitcher with multiplethrows in their arsenal is dangerous. UC's first season under Wes Miller ends without another NCAA Tournament berth. Small College Basketball is extremely excited to announce that the 2022 SCB Tip Off Classic will be moving to Lakeland, Fla. Hudgins was pivotal in turning the game around. The Jaguars are looking for the first national championship in its program's history and if there was ever a team to do it, this is it. Only region champions make the Girls Sweet 16. He also wanted to set a tone and a standard for success. Lakhin (ankle) is dressed in uniform for warmups ahead of Wednesday's game versus Temple, Justin Williams of The Athletic reports. Skillings closed with 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and one steal over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 88-83 OT victory over Temple. The schedule will feature two games each night, with matchups and game times still to be determined. His next chance to play will come Sunday against Central Florida. "Honestly, it's been fun to learn about this community," he said. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Jordan Brand plans to create unique experiences for fans as well as players and coaches in conjunction with the event. 1!!! ", Keith Jenkins plays a round of CAT with Bearcats basketball head coach Wes Miller. The Indians have impressive wins over Corbin, Montgomery County and blowouts over nine teams within the region. "I truly want to thank the people of Cincinnati for embracing me the way that they did. Davenport reached double figure points for his second straight game in Wednesday's loss. Turners shots at the charity stripe would narrow the Lady Panthers deficit down to a single field goal. The past two weeks have answered many questions, so only one remains: Will Northwest Missouri State or Augusta make history on Saturday? Directions. Spoiler: Owensboro Catholic (22-9) might have the best shot, but it lost 59-42 to Meade County on Feb. 6. : Evansville, Ind. Alumni; . Hudgins dropped 22 in the first half and fueled a 18-4 run that has the Bearcats out to a 39-28 lead at the half. Ezikpe isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Temple. 7 p.m. (ESPN+ ($)), Sun., Dec. 12: Brooklyn (Barclays Center) (Release)Fordham vs. Miami (Fla.), 11:30 a.m. (FloHoops ($))Purdue vs. NC State, 2 p.m. (B1G Network)Florida vs. Maryland, approx. Fueled by a 10-0 run with star big man Tyshaun Crawford on the bench, Augusta has been able to keep the game in check heading into the final six minutes of play. Classic: $2,000 - includes entry fee for two teams Double Eagle: $1,250 - includes entry fee for one team Eagle: $500 Birdie: $250 @BHSUAthletics takes down Nova Southeastern in the #D2MBB #EliteEight 77-67! After not hitting a three in back-to-back games, Davenport bounced back, combining for five made threes in two-games in Sunday's loss. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball schedule for the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. Temple plays the Cincinnati Bearcats after Damian Dunn scored 24 points in the Owls 76-53 victory over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Nolley contributed 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 73-71 win over UCF. Diego Bernard and Trevor Hudgins have been part of the entire run and are 15-0 in their tournament career. In fact, before the Bearcats, the last team to go back-to-back was Cal State Bakersfield way back in 1993-94. Owsley County (23-8), led by Carly Smith (19.0 points) and Addison Terry (15.3), rates a shot. List Navigation. Men's college basketball Power Rankings: Is UCLA the final 1-seed? The Bearcats have clamped down on Crawford down low, even forcing an offensive foul, but it's becoming a physical game. DeJulius nailed a game-winning floater with 0.2 left on the clock in Sunday's win. Favorite: Mercy (21-9) remains formidable with standout forward Leah Macy (24.2 points and 12.8 rebounds) as the focal point, but the Jaguars have been without the playmaking presence of point guard Alyssa Murphy (14.3 points) for the last few games to rest an ailing knee. The 2022 Tournament will be the Wildcats eighth trip to Maui following their appearances in 1993, 1997, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2014 and 2018, the last time the Wildcats reached the NCAA Tournament. Philander Smiths Turner worked hard through traffic under the basket to make a contested putback shot before being fouled and connecting on the resulting free throw. Senior transfer Jermyra Christian recently topped 2,000 career points, sophomore guard Niah Rhodes is one of the most prolific three-point shooters in the state and Ayanna Darrington averages a double-double. Video: UC coach Wes Miller on Jizzle James's visit to watch UC at UCF. However, a trip to the foul line by Lady Panthers Turner would be enough to knot the score on the next possession. (); : Junior guard Shaelyn Steele leads the Red Devils with 20.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Wade and Alice Houston are known from hoops. "Is there an idea of that already? Whether he was scoring or drawing the double team for wide open 3-pointers, the Jaguars were controlling the game and led 17-10 halfway through the first half. If Murphy can return to the lineup, Mercy can make a deep run. The Northwest defense will still have its hands full as there are shooters aplenty for Augusta. That was the case on a late 12-2 run that got the Jaguars back in the game. Sacred Hearts three losses came against nationally ranked out-of-state teams. Coming out of a timeout, Northwest leads 46-31. Knights to be joined in 11th Region Tournament semifinals by Frederick Douglass, Franklin County and Madison Central after all won quarterfinal games Monday night. 2022-23 Aledo High School Boys Golf Schedule. Hopkins County Central (23-8) would need to massively improve after a 60-32 loss to Henderson to end the regular season. (); : @AugustaJags pic.twitter.com/VBluuOtEtm. (); : As Chris Cottrell, host of the Small College Basketball podcast and former DII coach for many years, said, Bernard is the best on-ball defender he has ever seen play. Ever. ); : McGuire was on fire from the opening tip, opening up an 8-2 run for Rust as the quarter moved toward the midpoint. In each set, Russell lost the first game and won the rematch. Celebrating the game of basketball and its dynamic culture, the three-year agreement kicks off with inaugural event Dec. 20-21, 2022. (12.7) showed the Bearcats are vulnerable with a 37-32 . Davenport has shot the ball well from deep over the last month, shooting 43.7 percent from behind the arc in February. Blogging the Bracket, College Basketball Bracketology, 2021-22 Mens College Basketball Neutral-Site Showcases and Special Events, 2023 ASUN Conference Tournament: Schedule, Bracket, Recent History, TV/Streaming Info. The Jaguars have attempted just six 3s and the 3-ball is one of their biggest weapons. Of course, the Bearcats' Diego Bernard has been with Hudgins for the entire run since both were freshman in 2019. Though Nolley shot the ball rather well, Nolley struggled with the turnover bug in Sunday's win. Carver (non-D1), approx. Lakhin averaged 14.2 points across his five games started from Jan. 22 to Feb. 7, a span including the matchup when he suffered the ankle injury that forced him out. He thinks he fits here. Back for some home cooking, Cincinnati basketball hosts Temple Wednesday night. One of the best shooting teams in DII had the Bearcats in foul trouble all game, but went just 17-29 from the free-throw line. @NWBearcatMBB pic.twitter.com/ZqvXYTnMw3. They traded triples through the midpoint of the quarter, each looking to create a large scoring gap in their favor. Sun., Dec. 19: Akron, Ohio (St. Vincent/St. Crucial back-to-back turnovers from each team handed the ball back to Rust College for the final possession with 8.4 seconds remaining. 2:30 p.m. (Fox), Sat., Dec. 18: Nashville, Tenn. (Bridgestone Arena) (Rocco Miller, The Bracketeer)Tennessee vs. Memphis, 12 p.m. (ESPN2), Sat., Dec. 18: Newark, N.J. (Prudential Center) (Release; Steven J. Gaither via Twitter; Deadline)Delaware State vs. North Carolina Central, 1 p.m. (TNT)North Carolina A&T vs. Howard, 4 p.m. (TNT), Sat., Dec. 18: Sunrise, Fla.South Florida vs. Florida, 1 p.m. (Bally Sports Sun)UCF vs. Florida State, approx. Dates and matchups are all tentative, thanks to CoVID-19. (); : More: Playing with renewed confidence, David DeJulius steps into go-to role for UC Bearcats. Bearcat Classic Schedule April 1-3, 2022 Cincinnati, Ohio Info Schedule Teams Venues Documents Live Streaming Travel/Lodging Messages Bearcat Playoff Updates Download the Ohiobasketball.com App Click on a division below or search for a team to view the schedule. Junior Trevor Hudgins came into the 2022 tournament having already owned the MIAA Tournament record for most three-pointers made. "We have to have the ability to throw more curveballs, especially defensively," he said. Sophomore Lainey Johnson (22.5 points) and junior Jenna Satterly (13.8) lead the way. Favorite: Henderson County (23-4) has won the 2nd Region championship for four seasons running and has much of its roster back from its Sweet 16 team of a year ago, including leading scorers Jarie Thomas (14.5 points) and Graci Risley (13.1). ET, March 26, Click or tap here for an interactive bracket, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. DOWN GOES No. Spoilers: Rowan County (24-7) has the regions player of the year and Murray State commit Haven Ford, but it has yet to reach a region finals during her career. Augusta defeated Indiana (PA)in the semifinalswhileNorthwest Missouri State took down Black Hills State. The Bearcats knocked off UCF on a buzzer-beater by David DeJulius, warding off another late-season collapse in the process. JaQueze Kirby (7 poiunts, 9 rebounds) was terrific off the boards and helped lead the Jaguars as they got as close as one with less than four minutes remaining. 4 p.m. (ESPN2)Richmond vs. NC State, approx. RJ scored 22 total points averaging 11 points per game. Right now, it's trying to decompress from the year, evaluate, self-evaluate as a staffand myself as a head coach, evaluate where the program is, where it needs to goand the things that we need to do to take steps to get there," he said. Join BallerTV to access live streams, highlights and replays from Ohio Basketball and hundreds of others. Hudgins just won the NABC DII player of the year (again!) !1st time an 8 seed beat a No. The senior guard is the second leading scorer on the team this season (14.4 points per game) and finished as the second leading scorer once again. 1 Nova Southeastern on Tuesday afternoon. Saniyah Shelton (10.2 points) is committed to EKU. Of the 10 teams participating in this seasons ASUN Tournament, just half have qualified for an NCAA Tournament. Here come the Bearcats and of course, it was back-to-back NABC player of the year Trevor Hudgins leading the way. OhioBasketball.com Mailing Address: 7515 Pearl Road, Suite #100 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Phone: 1-833-642-2255 OhioBasketball.com Twitter Feed He's put his feet on the ground here. Shes the only Flyer averaging double figures in scoring. The quarter would conclude with Philander Smith going on a 5-3 run to finish the quarter with a score of 11-7. 117. 601 N B St , Hamilton , OH 45013 United States - (map) Miller said though he would like to have everyone with remaining eligibilityback, he understands some players will want to seek larger or more fittingroles elsewhere. Lakhin, who missed Saturday's matchup versus South Florida as a result of an ankle injury, is now at risk of missing back-to-back contests due to the same concern. Favorite: Anderson County (26-6) graduated a Miss Basketball and has been going through some rebuilding pains, but it still poses a threat for the region title. The Mustangs only losses this season have come to 9th Region powers Ryle and Covington Holy Cross. These rankings determine the 64-team NCAA Division II Tournament field (eight teams, eight regions) in March. The Nebraska Kearney women's basketball team is ranked first in the Central Region in the second edition of the NCAA Region Rankings for the 2022-23 season. Click or tap here for an interactive bracket. The Kentucky girls high school basketball postseason is already underway as we begin to find out who will contend for the 2022-23 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls Sweet 16 championship next month in Rupp Arena. Pulaski County (25-6) lost to both Mercer and Southwestern in the regular season and will need to be at its best. Favorite: Bowling Green (21-10) has won three straight region titles and features three senior standouts, led by region player of the year and Miss Basketball candidate Meadow Tisdale (13.0 points), a Northern Kentucky signee.