The move brings a level of parity with the men’s tournament and adds an incentive for schools to invest in their programs to an even greater extent.
In a decades-long quest for reform in the NCAA, it can often be difficult to trace a tangible change to a single moment.
Some were simple to enact, such as better weight rooms and the same gift packages for men’s and women’s players. Others included a full rebranding of the women’s tournament to use the umbrella term of March Madness that was previously off limits. “Four years later, you see all the progress that has been made and this was a significant component of the gender equity report that still needed to be addressed head on. Our membership today spoke to that.”
“This is a historic day for women’s sports, women’s basketball and the NCAA,” NCAA president Charlie Baker said. “We have made investing in women’s sports a priority, and today’s vote means our members have the opportunity to do even more on campus to promote and support female athletes. I can’t wait to see all the incredible things they do.”
After the announcement the proposal was approved and ratified unanimously, rapturous applause overtook the room.
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