More on the WNIT Bid

From the Michigan Daily:

The postseason bid is the first for anyone on Michigan's roster. Senior housemates Krista Clement, Katie Dierdorf and Janelle Cooper and junior Carly Benson all stayed up late last night, refreshing their computer screens, to find out if Michigan would be one of 18 teams to receive an at-large bid.

"We were in our house checking the Internet, checking the Internet, checking the Internet," Clement said. "We were watching the NCAA selection show to see how many Big Ten teams made the NCAA Tournament. We were hoping many Big Ten teams got in the tournament so we would have a better chance to get into the NIT."

The Detroit Free Press:

First-year U-M coach Kevin Borseth was thrilled with the berth and wasn't surprised when the call came late Monday.

"We used 'The Secret,' " Borseth said. "It's a book about the power of positive thinking. It's a good book, an easy read. I really felt we had a good shot. I was so sure we were in, I told the team we'd even get a first-round bye and host a game. How 'bout that?"

Most coaches want to extend the season as long as possible so they can work with underclassmen. Borseth practiced last week, anticipating a spot in the WNIT.

But this bid was more about the seniors, who had struggled through three losing seasons before Borseth arrived.

"It's such a thrill for the seniors," Borseth said. "They've been through so much, and they deserve this. But it's good for the entire program -- all of the players and coaches."

also the Big 10 Network.