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Miami prepared to translate ACC Tournament dominance into first-round of NCAA Tournament

It all comes down to this. Win or go home on the biggest stage in college basketball.

Miami’s women’s basketball team will open the NCAA Tournament with a battle against the South Florida Bulls on Friday. After its magical run in the ACC Tournament to get off the bubble, UM is set for its first-round matchup as an eight seed taking on a number nine with a chance to play the winner of the South Carolina-Howard matchup.

“It was an affirmation for us,” Miami coach Katie Meier said. “We had a solid resume, so we felt pretty good about our chances.