The first and second rounds of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament could be coming to Springfield if the Lady Bears earn a Top 16 selection after the conference tournaments.
Right now, the Lady Bears are a borderline Top 16 team and they are fighting with other programs around the country for the right to host NCAA Tournament games on their home floor.
Missouri State's highest national ranking is the No. 17 nod it was given by the USA Today Women's Basketball Coaches Poll on Tuesday afternoon.
We will have a better idea of where the Lady Bears stand with the Top 16 Selection Committee when it unveils its second rankings of the season on Monday evening.