One of the greatest joys in sports is seeing a team come out of nowhere to contend, or even win. This year’s N.C.A.A. women’s basketball bracket has plenty of newcomers, and they all have the potential to make noise.
The thing about up and coming teams is that they are hungry for that first tournament victory, and everything is a milestone. For many of them, it’s been win or go home for the last few weeks.
At least five newcomers should make things interesting.
No. 13 Lehigh (10-5)
The Mountain Hawks did not have an easy path to the Patriot League championship.