The Arkansas women’s basketball team will probably play in the postseason. Maybe.
Unfortunately for the Razorbacks, it won’t be in the NCAA Tournament.
Arkansas, the 10-seed in the SEC Tournament, fell to 7-seed Auburn in the second round Thursday night, 67-48. The Tigers went on a 10-0 run in the fourth quarter, ultimately outscoring the Hogs by 10 in the frame to break away late.
The Razorbacks shot just 32% from the field and were held 22 points below their season average. JaMya Mingo-Young caused Arkansas problems the whole game, finishing with 11 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
The loss leaves the Razorbacks with questions. They won’t be invited to the NCAA Tournament – they aren’t even listed as a bubble team in any bracketology – but with an 18-14 record, a spot in the Women’s NIT seems likely, though it isn’t a guarantee. Last year, Arkansas made the final eight in the WNIT, but entered that tournament with a 21-13 record, clearly superior to this year’s mark.
The women’s NCAA Tournament bracket is set to be revealed March 17 and Arkansas should know its fate shortly after the announcement.