I think being the 6th best team in SEC women's basketball would deserve better than "last four in" status. Half the freaking league is usually in the top 15.
If the men's team were sitting at 21-8/8-6 in the top RPI conference, they would be looking at a 5 or 6 seed, certainly not "last four in."
I say bring on the nappy headed ho's from Rutgers. State's defense could cause problems for some teams, but Fanning's coaching will keep them from winning.