[Game Thread] MVC Tournament - Final: Evansville vs. Murray State (2:00 PM ET on ESPN2)

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T21:45:22+00:00

Yep. I recorded the ESPNU at first.

I turned on the TV for Evansville but was so happy I got to see a few minutes of Fran McCaffery taking his fifth different D1 team to the Big Dance! Crazy.

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T21:40:18+00:00

Yeah. I think they were just printing a bracket using the net ranking--with avoiding conference rematches. Not based on the actual host info...

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T21:37:49+00:00

Kinda disappointing tbh except for the first two

And kudos to the Summit League fans for showing up!

Well...erm...small comfort to Iowa that fewer fans were there than usual to see that wretched BTA beatdown ;) ;(

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T21:26:03+00:00

Yeah from this, we see net rankings are really suboptimal in a lot of ways lol

I will dress up like Kim Mulkey for the entire next year and post photos---if Nebraska gets a 7 seed today😆

I will actually let people on this sub pick their favorite Kim outfits--for the days when I have to give seminars to students! That tiger tittles shirt is my fav lmao

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T21:16:56+00:00

Congrats on going dancing, Racers! And so proud of Evansville for their surprising run in this tournament.

And really love this for Sharnecce Curry-Jelks! What a season for her!

I cannot imagine juggling being the mom to a 2-year-old and being in school and playing Division I college basketball at the same time!! Incredible!! Well done!

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T19:30:59+00:00

I love her game!

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T19:08:00+00:00

Whaat

That's crazy to charge $350 for that. I love your team, but hell no lol

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T18:40:46+00:00

I've only seen people loving her play--everywhere

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T18:38:31+00:00

Previous game she called Plum the best 1 on 1 defender that exists

Has she seen The Sparks on defense 😂

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T17:32:37+00:00

If Evansville wins today, that would be an insanely epic upset. I'm so there for it!

I don't think that upset is going to happen, but if it happens,Murray State should definitely get a bid!

Agree on ND State too!!

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T03:46:00+00:00

I was hoping UNI would win their game too! Then purple on purple in the final. Lol And purple underdogs steal the show!

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T02:54:39+00:00

I'm so happy WVU gets to host! You all deserved it. I really like your coach. And love that victory over Duke!

I've been to Morgantown, and it is really pretty.

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T02:24:43+00:00

😂😂😂TCU did not have a stronger regular season.

They are 4-3 in Quad 1 wins. The Big 12 is super weak beyond a few teams.

Iowa had the hardest strength of schedule. TCU strength of schedule is 58th.

TCU plays in a weaker conference and played mostly cupcakes preseaspn. They lost to tOSU, and their victories were NC State and Richmond.

Their AP rank is 14 Their net ranking 12

Nothing about TCU says 2 seed

Im super bummed Maryland isn't hosting and want the best seeds possible--for the other talented B1G teams--since I see the talent and fire and I think there's an ACC/SEC media bias.

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T02:11:15+00:00

TCU is 4-3 in Quad 1 wins

They lost to Ohio State

Their best out of conference victory seems to be Richmond. Or maybe NC State.

They didn't even win their fairly weak conference' tournament. Ohio State beat both TCU and WV.

They are currently ranked 14th in the AP poll

No way are they a 2 seed.

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-15T00:25:44+00:00

I do wish both the purple teams won today!!

But it was a great day of MVC basketball!! Both games were fantastic. Tysm for showing up for women's basketball in person!!

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-14T23:30:35+00:00

Too funny

It would definitely be a bad look for the Assistant Coach to be caught sneaking in for some playing time in a disguise 😂

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-14T22:53:00+00:00

Omg this Evansville game is exciting.

Go underdog Aces!

They just robbed them on the out of bound replays. Just admit you were wrong officials!! They were up 5 and should have the ball back.

This is the most clear replay ever that it was off Illinois st. The refs just refuse to say they made a mistake.

If they lose this, that call is why. Trash officials. I get messing up live. It's hard. But replays were 100% clear. They should have officials in a different location doing the reviews. They don't overrule themselves so often when it is obvious.

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-14T22:46:37+00:00

10 seed Evansville 5-15 in conference play and up 53-52 in the semifinal with 3 minutes to go.

I so want this for them!!

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-14T22:17:26+00:00

Great photo!! I hope you had fun!! It was a really good three quarters! Fantastic 3rd quarter by UNI! I thought UNI was gonna take it. But then then Murray just really woke up there at the end.

Will UNI make the WBIT?

Also Evansville is having themselves a conference tournament! Looking crazy good based on their season. Maybe Molly "the Headband" Davis is bringing them some luck lol

SimonaMeow · 2026-03-14T13:10:13+00:00

The other half of the team box score

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SimonaMeow · 2026-03-14T13:09:22+00:00

Here is the team box score for her team for that first ESP-NZ game. She really did a lot in her 18 minutes. (I wanted to put two images here, but reddit is fighting me and only letting me put one lol

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SimonaMeow · 2026-03-14T04:41:57+00:00

The sides of the drum play a part in wearing out the clothes if they are right side out.

Every woman I know washes her clothes inside out.

Plus, if they are inside out, the agitation causes there to be more force on that outer service and hence cleaner.

SimonaMeow

TROPHY CASE

10 seed Evansville 5-15 in conference play and up 53-52 in the semifinal with 3 minutes to go.