NOTE: This is the first of a four part series previewing the 2005 NCAA Division II basketball tournament. For the next several days, D-II South Sports will break down each match-up within the South and South Atlantic regions, both men and women. Teams in conferences covered by D-II South Sports are listed in BOLD type.
SOUTH REGION--WOMEN--at Conway, Ark.
Central Arkansas (24-6) vs. Rollins (21-9)
The Sugar Bears take on the Tars in the 1-8 match-up. This contest features two teams that won their way to the NCAA tournament by way of winning the automatic bid: UCA won the Gulf South Conference tournament, while Rollins overcame being the fifth seed to win the Sunshine State Conference tournament for the second year in a row.
Tuskegee (19-10) vs. Fort Valley State (21-9)
The Tigerettes face the Wildcats in a battle of SIAC teams. Tuskegee edged out FVSU to win the regular season title, but only one of these squads will advance to round two.
Henderson State (23-9) vs. Paine (18-11)
The Reddies battle the Lions in the 3-6 game Friday. HSU hopes to return to the Elite Eight after making a Cinderella run last season, but won't be sneaking up on anyone this season. On the other hand, Paine enters the NCAA tournament after winning the SIAC tournament.
Florida Tech (21-9) vs. Valdosta State (23-6)
The 2-7 contest features two teams that earned at-large bids after losing in the finals of their respective conference tournaments: Florida Tech in the SSC, VSU in the GSC. The Lady Blazers will make their first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 1997.
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