Women’s D-I weekend picks: Feb. 23

February 23, 2018

Lexi Bender (BC - 21), Sydney Baldwin (Minnesota - 9) - The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Boston College Eagles 3-1 to win the 2016 NCAA national championship on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, New Hampshire. (Melissa Wade) — Lexi Bender (BC – 21), Sydney Baldwin (Minnesota – 9) – (Melissa Wade)

Three of the four conferences start playoff season this weekend. It should make for some close and tough battles. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s slate of games.

Weekend picks: Feb. 23

Women’s D-I weekend picks: Feb. 23

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