The same prediction lists second-place Rhode Island (21-4, 11-1) among the first four teams left out of the tournament.
This is the first year the women’s tournament will have 68 teams, like the men’s tournament, instead of 64. Also, the field will be announced on a Sunday (March 13) instead of Monday as in years past.
Dayton plays at Saint Joseph’s (10-15, 6-7) at 7 p.m. Wednesday and then closes the regular season at 2 p.m. Saturday against Rhode Island. The Flyers beat Rhode Island 47-37 on the road Wednesday to return to first place.
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