It took a few years, but the NCAA finally came around and expanded the Divison I Women’s College Basketball Tournament.
The news broke on Wednesday night through a press release from the NCAA, which approved an expansion of the current 64-team bracket to a 68-team field, beginning with the 2022 tournament this March. The Men’s NCAA Tournament expanded from 65 teams to 68 starting in 2011. The extra four teams will provide two “play-in” rounds that precede the actual first round of the tournament.
Additionally, the WBB Selection Show on ESPN will also move from its previous Monday night airing to Sunday night, which now aligns with the Men’s Selection Show.