Hello again from Fort Worth!
**recap of session one, quartet of underdogs**
Conversely, this session features the blue bloods—these are four of the only seven teams ever to win an NCAA title.
I’m going to get this out of the way up front: Over-scoring has been a pervasive issue across the board this season, and I’m not going to re-litigate anyone’s previous performances. These are four exceptional teams. This meet is likely to be a nail-biter from start to finish, so let’s take a look at the contenders:
There’s no such thing as a sure bet in this sport, but it’s going to take some serious work for Oklahoma to miss out on Saturday’s final. This roster isn’t just great for 2024, it’s arguably one of the best ever (and has the top score in history to prove it).
Alabama arguably has the lowest scoring ceiling of this group, but it’s been remarkably consistent and has bested SEC rival Florida in both of their previous match-ups this season. The Crimson Tide haven’t been to the final since head coach Ashley Priess Johnston’s senior season, so this would be a
Utah seems to be thriving under first-year head coach Carly Dockendorff, bouncing back from its preseason turmoil to claim the final Pac-12 championships and qualify to its record 48th…
