Bobcat Insider Podcast - WNIT Preview Ep 21

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Freshman Brianne Bailey launches a desperate, high-arcing three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to force overtime against Eastern Washington.

The episode opens with hosts Keaton Gilogley and Daniel Salley discussing the uncertainty surrounding the Montana State women's basketball team's WNIT bid, including the pending announcement of their first-round game date and opponent. They detail the 48-team WNIT bracket, noting Montana State received a bye and will host the winner of San Francisco vs. Utah Valley. The hosts emphasize the tournament's mid-major focus and Montana State's strong resume as the only 25-win team in the field. They recap the women's team's Big Sky Tournament run, starting with a 78-57 win over rival Montana. The central narrative is the dramatic 79-77 overtime semifinal win over Eastern Washington, highlighted by freshman Brianne Bailey's game-tying three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left. The episode covers the 60-57 championship game loss to Idaho, ending the team's NCAA tournament hopes. Individual accolades for Taylee Chirik (Big Sky MVP, Defensive Player of the Year) and Addison Harris (First Team All-Big Sky) are discussed. The conversation briefly shifts to the men's team's 78-74 first-round tournament loss to Idaho. The final segment previews Montana State football's spring practice, focusing on position battles at cornerback and defensive line following a national championship season. The episode closes with the hosts sharing their NCAA tournament bracket predictions.

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A sharp Bobcat postseason check-in that turns WNIT uncertainty into useful team context.

Keaton Gilogley and Daniel Salley turn the WNIT preview into a brisk postseason check-in, sorting through the open questions around Montana State's bracket, bye, home game, date, and tipoff.

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You step into a wild postseason week: the Bobcats land in the WNIT, the bye is real, the home game is set, and the date and tipoff are still hanging.

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