This is the first time in the history of the women’s tournament that the First Four has been implemented. The jury is still out on how much people like this format, but one thing is for certain: Wednesday night brought entertainment.
Howard vs. Incarnate Word kicked things off and gave us the most compelling game of the night, with Howard winning 55-51. Then Dayton simply had too much firepower, overwhelming the DePaul Blue Demons 88-57.
Howard wins a close one
Howard was tested Wednesday night, squeaking out a narrow victory against Incarnate Word. The Bison trailed for most of the game, but not by much; they always seemed to be a couple of possessions away from striking distance. That changed when Iyanna Warren hit a jumper with 8:24 left in the fourth to give Howard a one-point lead. The game was a back-and-forth event from there on, and the Bison were able to hit just a few more big shots and grab a couple of big boards down the stretch to pull away.
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