The Shockers found their stroke beyond the arc to help carry them to an opening win in Fort Worth on Thursday.

OK, so it’s an off-the-board possibility, a far-fetched scenario calling for momentum, moxie and, yes, a miracle. But in theory it’s there, attainable, a shining moment to be seized. The city of Tampa could have one of its very own competing in next month’s Women’s Final Four at Amalie Arena.