FADE IN: INT. COLLEGE BASKETBALL COMMITTEE ROOM - DAY The College Basketball Committee, made up of several distinguished individuals, sits around a table, discussing the NCAA tournament selection process. COMMITTEE MEMBER 1: We only have one at-large bid left to give out. Any suggestions? COMMITTEE MEMBER 2: What about the team from the Northeastern Conference? They had a solid record this year. COMMITTEE MEMBER 3: Yeah, but they had some bad losses throughout the season. COMMITTEE MEMBER 4: I think we should consider the team from the Mid-American Conference. They had some impressive wins against tough opponents. COMMITTEE MEMBER 5: But they also had a few close losses that could hurt their chances. Suddenly, the door to the room bursts open and a young woman rushes in, out of breath. COMMITTEE CHAIR: Can we help you, miss? YOUNG WOMAN: Yes, sorry for interrupting. I just wanted to make a case for the team from the Northern Iowa Tournament, who I believe deserves the final at-large bid. COMMITTEE CHAIR: And who are you? YOUNG WOMAN: I'm a basketball analyst with years of experience covering the sport. I've been studying Northern Iowa's season closely, and I truly believe they deserve a spot in the tournament. COMMITTEE MEMBER 1: What makes them so deserving? YOUNG WOMAN: Well, for starters, they finished with a record of 21-6, which is impressive in any conference. They also had some big wins, including a victory over a ranked opponent. COMMITTEE MEMBER 2: But what about their losses? YOUNG WOMAN: Yes, they had a couple of tough losses, but they also played a challenging schedule and had some close wins against quality teams. Overall, they've shown that they can compete with anyone. COMMITTEE CHAIR: That's certainly a valid argument. Does anyone have anything else to add? The committee members confer for a few moments, then turn back to the young woman. COMMITTEE CHAIR: After careful consideration, we have decided to award the final at-large bid to Northern Iowa Tournament. Thank you for your input, miss. YOUNG WOMAN: Thank you for listening. The young woman exits the room, a look of satisfaction on her face. She knew from her analysis that Northern Iowa was deserving of the bid, and she was glad the committee agreed. FADE OUT.