The opening day of the women's NCAA tournament was one of "almosts." A No. 15 seed, a No. 13 and a No. 11 lost by a combined total of six points. Had things gone just a little differently, it would have been a historic day in the women's tournament. Instead, those teams go home thinking, "So close," while the victors breathe a sigh of relief.
The game of the day was in Corvallis, Oregon, with second-seeded Oregon State surviving No. 15 Long Beach State 56-55. A No. 15 seed has never won a game in the history of the women's tournament, but the 49ers seemed poised to be the first.