The women's tournament will look a little different this year, but more progress is needed to create real change.
The women's tournament will expand to 68 teams, equal to the men's side.In December 2021, the NCAA announced that it would begin equally compensating officials in the men's and women's college basketball tournaments. Previously, officials in the men's games were paid more."All basketball officials, regardless of the gender of sport participants, will be receiving equal pay for championship games officiated in 2022 and beyond," the organization said in a statement.
While the host of changes this year represent a step forward, it's these larger obstacles that have perhaps the most direct effect on the women's game in terms of money and opportunities. Women's coaches and players hope that these will be the next to come down as the NCAA moves toward gender equity in basketball.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A Year Later, Women’s NCAA Tournament Has More Teams, More Sponsors and ‘March Madness’The 2022 NCAA women’s basketball tournament is bigger, better branded and more sought-after than ever by advertisers—thanks to last year’s controversy and the extensive review that followed
Read more »
18-Year-Old Brother Charged With Manslaughter In Shooting Death Of 4-Year-Old In CoatesvillePolice say Victor Lara-Ortiz left a loaded firearm on his bedroom table that his little brother, Roman Aguilera-Ortiz, then found and accidentally shot himself in the face.
Read more »
Suffolk teacher says 'Year 11 students act like Year 9s' due to CovidA head teacher says she would normally expect 16-year-olds to act as role models.
Read more »
Future Wildcat Dylan Anderson named Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year for second straight yearUA signee Dylan Anderson was named the Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year.
Read more »
Long, bumpy road led CU Buffs women to NCAA TournamentWith cake, balloons, a buffet from Pasta Jay’s and big screens showing an ESPN live feed, Colorado’s Touchdown Club was set up for a celebration on Sunday evening.
Read more »
Mountain West tries to improve its poor NCAA Tournament recordConference has lost four straight in the Big Dance and is 1-7 in the opening round since 2016
Read more »