Memphis women's soccer to host Wisconsin in first round of NCAA tournament

The Memphis women's soccer team found out it will host Wisconsin in the first round of the NCAA tournament during Monday's selection show watch party at Brookhaven Pub & Grill.(Photo: Jason Munz/The Commercial Appeal)Buy Photo

On Monday, the 19th-ranked Tigers learned they would host No. 22 Wisconsin. Kickoff has been set for 7 p.m. Friday at Mike Rose Soccer Complex.

Once the suspense was relieved, jubilation was quickly followed by determination at the NCAA tournament selection show watch party.

"This was an expectation we set from Day 1," said Monaghan, who is in his 19th season as coach. "So no surprise with this group of kids. Wisconsin (is) a big shock to me. I was expecting maybe a Lipscomb orMaya Rosenberg

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