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Heroes welcome for A&M-Commerce women's basketball team

An enthusiastic crowd welcomed the Texas A&M University-Commerce women's basketball team home Tuesday afternoon.By Bill Oliver

Gone for nearly a week, the Texas A&M University-Commerce women's basketball team came home to cheering fans after winning the NCAA Division II South Central Regional in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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The crowd shortly before the bus arrived.

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Here comes the bus!

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A&M-Commerce President Dr. Keith McFarland hands out roses to team members.

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Hugs for players?

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?and hugs for the coach!

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A&M-Commerce President Dr. Keith McFarland thanks the team and coaches for their effort and wishes them the best at the Elite Eight!

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Head coach Denny Downing on the steps of the Field House talking to the crowd.

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Coach Downing, raising the trophy and net from winning the NCAA Division II South Central regional!