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NCAA has eyes on Texas for single site women's tournament

UConn coach Geno Auriemma wasn't surprised that the NCAA women's basketball tournament will be played in one geographical area. It just makes the most sense.

The NCAA announced Monday that San Antonio is the likely host site for the 64-team tournament next March. The move was made to help mitigate the risks of covid-19 and matches that of the men’s tournament, which the NCAA said last month also will be played in a single area — most likely Indianapolis.

“If you’re in one place there’s one set of protocols for the entire state, that’s one positive to it,′ said Auriemma, whose team has been to every Final Four since 2008.