2025 Central Region - Women

[Bballfan]

When did they announce the ESPN+ move? I see it now on the website, but somehow didn't hear about that all year? Better than the centralized NCAA site where you had to pay for the postseason even if you already paid for the regular season, but not being on TV the last two rounds is a step back.

It was announced during the selection show. And I agree it is a step back. But the NCAA and ESPN are pretty cozy together, so it makes sense.

[mosofan1]

The men's regional at Mankato was a disaster on tv last year. Very poor production and quality. I ended up getting a $10 refund, as I'm sure others did too. That may have contributed to the NCAA not doing anything nationally for the regional rounds.

[Bballfan]

Some of the productions this year at some of the regionals were a disaster too. If you are going to require people to purchase a game to watch, at least deliver a watchable product.

[ucmjennies]

They will be on ESPN+

I would like to say trying to watch the D2 basketball tournaments this year was a trainwreck. Last year everything was consolidated on the NCAA video app, and it worked great. You could buy a pass for rounds 1 - 4 and watch any tournament game. This season it was a hodgepodge and impossible to easily watch games across the country. Sad.

I was only able to watch the Central Region games this year because I refused to pay for every region separately. I was so disappointed to be unable to watch all the games like I was able to last year on the NCAA website.

[Bballfan]

Yes! Last year i watched games all over the country. This year just the midwest region. Definitely a step back.

[Augieholic]

I watched both the men's and women's Central Region games this year and they were free. That was delightful.

[D2Rover]

I'm pretty sure 4 or 5 regions were on FloSports, I forget if they have a reasonable 1-month subscription option or not. Flo at least as minimum quality requirements that help minimize your risk of paying for an unwatchable stream, unlike Hudl. Although I think the Central Region was free this year anyway.

[Bballfan]

I'm pretty sure 4 or 5 regions were on FloSports, I forget if they have a reasonable 1-month subscription option or not. Flo at least as minimum quality requirements that help minimize your risk of paying for an unwatchable stream, unlike Hudl. Although I think the Central Region was free this year anyway.

Flo does have a one month subscription. IDK about minimum quality requirements. The game I tried to watch from the Midwest region was unwatchable!

Looks like Missouri Western is looking for a new coach....

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[Purple Mav Man]

I think Pitt should come back and win this game. Grand Valley appears slow and not very athletic.

[Purple Mav Man]

I’ll walk back the first part. Pitt looks like they’re at their end. Some really bad offensive possessions and WTF passes. Not a pretty game, but sometimes this late in the tournament, they aren’t.

[Bballfan]

I’ll walk back the first part. Pitt looks like they’re at their end. Some really bad offensive possessions and WTF passes. Not a pretty game, but sometimes this late in the tournament, they aren’t.

That's what playing 10 deep against about 7 will do to a team over 4 quarters.

[Try II]

That's what playing 10 deep against about 7 will do to a team over 4 quarters.

Loss of Mays (ACL) in the regional 2nd round was a killer for Pitt. Third leading scorer would've helped

[Purple Mav Man]

That's what playing 10 deep against about 7 will do to a team over 4 quarters.

I mean, i understand what you’re saying. But repeatedly trying to make passes through no gap into feet is more of a mental breakdown than physical. But maybe they were mentally worn out too?

[Bballfan]

I mean, i understand what you’re saying. But repeatedly trying to make passes through no gap into feet is more of a mental breakdown than physical. But maybe they were mentally worn out too?

That really is just a by-product of the Grand Valley defense. Every team does it. They are so long, athletic and have good defensive principles. Grand Valley's defense has always been its strong suit. This year they added an offense to it to make a very deadly combination. But yes, losing a starter in tournament can be devasting as the team doesn't have much time to recover and practice with the loss of that player.