01-06-20 05:53 PM - Post#296169 In response to JDP
Women finally crawl into the AP poll -- #25. AP voters tend not to be big fans of mid-majors. Because the coaches poll has been a better predictor, Tigers will probably only move up one spot - 23 vs. 24, when the poll is released tomorrow. It is important for seeding purposes that the Tigers try their very best to stay within all polls. ESPN bracketologist just moved them to a #7 seed for the NCAAW Tournament away from the dreaded 8 or 9 seed.
NCAA.com just named the top five women players for each position and Bella did make the list for PW with Cox from Baylor who has also been injured for a portion of the season. Bella's numbers are down somewhat this year vs. last year somewhat due to her minutes, 28.7 vs. 32.1 last year plus the Tigers are not quite as reliant on Bella as per the past although that may change in IL play.