The Wildcats missed out on the NCAA Tournament, but they are using the disappointment as motivation ahead of their WBIT matchup on Thursday night.
After an 18-12 season, and a second round exit in the Big East Tournament,But a No. 1 seed in the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament will keep the Wildcats’ postseason alive as Denise Dillon and her squad have their sights set on a championship of a different kind.
“This group a chance to continue to play,” Dillon said. “To compete for a championship. I think it’s going to show a lot of who we are and what we’re about as we finish off the season.”beating top-seeded Stony Brook“I was down there for the championship game of the Dragons,” Dillon said. “I’m so proud of their accomplishment.”
Leading the Rams are Sarah Te-Biasu, Timaya Lewis-Eutsey, and Mary-Anna Asare, who all average double digit points. VCU averages 39.9 rebounds per game, outrebounding opponents by nearly 10. However, the Rams struggle on the offensive end, shooting just 41.2% from the floor.
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