On Day Two of the men's NIT, USF secured advancement while San Jose State fought hard but lost to Loyola Chicago. The Spartans closed a 15-point gap only to fall short, marking their first NIT appearance since 1981. Meanwhile, in women's tournaments, Stanford prepares for Portland, looking to extend their strong historical performance, while Saint Mary's also competes in the WNIT. With multiple local teams engaged in tournament play, the Bay Area is buzzing with excitement as they aim for deeper postseason runs this week.
The Bay Area schools continue to show strong performances in postseason play, with USF advancing in the NIT while San Jose State nearly pulled off a comeback.
San Jose State's effort showcased resilience as they battled back from a significant deficit, coming within a single point of Loyola Chicago late in the game.
Tonight, Stanford women face Portland in the WBIT, hoping to maintain their winning streak against the Pilots in what marks their first postseason since 1988.
With five local teams still competing in postseason tournaments, Bay Area basketball is thriving, setting the stage for an exciting few days ahead.
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