A fresh basketball test is coming into view as Memphis W lines up opposite Alabama W. There's real importance attached to this result in NCAA, Women, with the opening tip arriving
Across USA, the sport keeps a loyal and engaged following, framing the wider backdrop to this meeting.
Ball movement and floor spacing may well define the opening stretch. How each side handles the opening quarter might set a pattern that holds through the night. Can either defense force consistently difficult looks? Which lineup combinations end up mattering most in the closing minutes?
Expect a tightly contested battle between two motivated sides. Will turnovers end up costly for either team? Fans can track Basketball live scoring and updates as the game unfolds.