Published March 12, 2025

Dear MSU Community,

Go, 'Cats, Go!

What a thrilling game our Bobcat women's team just completed here in Boise! By defeating our rivals this afternoon, our women's basketball team secured the Big Sky Conference tournament title - a fitting encore to being named Big Sky Conference champions because of this team's extraordinary 29-3 record during the regular season. Congratulations to all of the student-athletes and to head coach Tricia Binford and the entire coaching staff!

With the win today, our Bobcat women's team has secured a spot in the NCAA tournament. The team previously appeared at the "Big Dance" in 2022 and 2017. Selection Sunday is this weekend, so stay tuned for more information on our upcoming tournament opponent.

The effort and performance put forth by all of our exceptional student-athletes during the season and at this week's tournament makes us all proud. To all of you, and to Coach Binford: We applaud you! And we can't wait to cheer you on at the NCAA Tournament. Congratulations!

Go, 'Cats, Go!

Waded Cruzado

Waded Cruzado
President, Montana State University