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5 mid-major women’s college basketball teams that can make serious noise

By Justin Carter

Belmont forward Madison Bartley (3) attempts a shot during a second round NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship game between No. 4 Tennessee and No. 12 Belmont at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Monday, March 21, 2022.Kns Ncaa Lady Vols Belmont
Belmont forward Madison Bartley (3) attempts a shot during a second round NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship game between No. 4 Tennessee and No. 12 Belmont at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. on Monday, March 21, 2022.Kns Ncaa Lady Vols Belmont /
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1. Toledo (AP NR)

The four teams above received votes in the AP poll. Toledo didn’t, but I still think the MAC’s best team can make some noise.

Last season, the Rockets went 29-6, including a 19-1 mark in conference play, with the only loss coming in a close one against Ohio. Quinesha Locket led the team with 17.9 points per game.

As seems to be a theme when projecting mid-major success, Lockett is back this year. And so is Sophia Wiard, the team’s second-leading scorer. Together, the two form a dangerous offense that ranked 33rd in Division I in scoring last year at 72.4 points per game. The team was 27th in average scoring margin.

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