Just a small question

[alpLewes]

I have been surfing the internet for the answer to this question and finally came here because I couldn't find the answer. I attended the University of Maryland's womens basketball last night against North Carolina and after the game we wondered out loud where the refs came from. Does the ACC have a team that they send or were the refs local NCAA refs? And how does the assigning process work? I am sure with all you experts here someone wil be able to answer...thanks so much.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by alpLewes

Does the ACC have a team that they send or were the refs local NCAA refs?

The refs were ACC officials but it's quite possible 1, 2, or all 3 live in the local area. Looking at the box score, 2 of the officials are 2 of the most recognized and decorated officials on the NCAA Women's circuit.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Looking at the box score, 2 of the officials are 2 of the most recognized and decorated officials on the NCAA Women's circuit.

Decorated?

Does that mean that they hang sumthin' like Christmas tree lights on 'em?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Decorated?

Does that mean that they hang sumthin' like Christmas tree lights on 'em?

Sorry, that's my military background rearing its ugly head again.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Sorry, that's my military background rearing its ugly head again.

Nuttin' wrong with that, Sir. (They need an emoticon for a salute.)

[GoodwillRef]

Originally Posted by alpLewes

I have been surfing the internet for the answer to this question and finally came here because I couldn't find the answer. I attended the University of Maryland's womens basketball last night against North Carolina and after the game we wondered out loud where the refs came from. Does the ACC have a team that they send or were the refs local NCAA refs? And how does the assigning process work? I am sure with all you experts here someone wil be able to answer...thanks so much.

One ref was from North Carolina and one ref was from Florida, I don't know where the male ref the game was from.

It was a very good crew the game.

You are assigned as an individual not teams. The officials could be from anywhere in the United States, that is up to the assingner and the conference.

[alpLewes]

Thanks so much to both of you. I am passing on this info to my friends.