The field of 68 teams in the 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament has been narrowed down to 32 teams for the second round. Following a thrilling first round where six teams scored over 100 points, the action continues with standout games and potential upsets.
Some surprising results in the first round saw only four lower-seeded teams advancing, including Mississippi State, Indiana, Oregon, and SDSU. The second round promises more intense matchups, such as the TCU Horned Frogs facing Louisville and a clash between LSU and Florida State.
Get ready for all the action in the 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament with detailed region breakdowns, highlights of the best second-round games, and key players to keep an eye on. Don’t miss out on the excitement! Check out the printable bracket to stay updated with the tournament schedule.
Here’s a glimpse of the upcoming games from the Spokane and Birmingham regions:
**SPOKANE REGION:**
– No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 5 Ole Miss | Sunday, 4 p.m. (ESPN)
– No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 8 Richmond | Sunday, 10 p.m. (ESPN)
– No. 2 NC State vs. No. 7 Michigan State | Monday, 12 p.m. (ESPN)
– No. 3 LSU vs. No. 6 Florida State | Monday, 6 p.m. (ESPN)
Exciting matchups await as powerhouse teams like UCLA, NC State, and LSU face tough challenges in the second round. Keep an eye on standout players like Lauren Betts, Saniya Rivers, Flau’Jae Johnson, Ta’Niya Latson, and Maggie Doogan as they aim to lead their teams to victory.
**BIRMINGHAM REGION:**
– No. 2 Duke vs. No. 10 Oregon | Sunday, 12 p.m. (ESPN)
– No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 9 Indiana | Sunday, 3 p.m. (ABC)
Stay tuned for thrilling games in the Birmingham region as top-seeded teams like Duke and South Carolina look to maintain their dominance against challenging opponents like Oregon and Indiana.
Don’t miss the action-packed second-round games that are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. The 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament is heating up, and you won’t want to miss a single moment of the excitement!
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Alabama will face off against No. 5 in a game scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m. on ESPN2. Next, North Carolina will take on West Virginia, ranked No. 6, on Monday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2. South Carolina, ranked No. 1, dominated in their opening round game, defeating Tennessee Tech by 60 points after being overlooked for the top overall seed. The Gamecocks showcased their depth with an impressive performance from their bench, which scored 66 points in the first round, setting a new NCAA Tournament record. Duke, ranked No. 2, also secured a big win by limiting Lehigh to the second-lowest point total in NCAA women’s Tournament history with a score of 86-25. However, not all higher-seeded teams were as fortunate, as No. 7 Vanderbilt fell to an upset by No. 10 Oregon. Can the Ducks continue their winning streak after reaching the Sweet 16 in 2021?
Key players to watch include Duke’s Oluchi Okananwa, South Carolina’s Joyce Edwards, Oregon’s Deja Kelly, North Carolina’s Lexi Donarski, and Alabama’s Aaliyah Nye, who have all made significant impacts in their respective games. In the upcoming second-round game, South Carolina will face off against Indiana in a highly anticipated rematch from the 2024 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
In the Birmingham Region 3, several exciting matchups are on the horizon. Notre Dame will play against Michigan, TCU against Louisville, Ohio State against Tennessee, and Texas against Illinois. Texas, ranked No. 1, showcased a dominant performance in the first round led by Madison Booker, the SEC’s Player of the Year. TCU also secured their first NCAA Tournament win in 19 years, while Notre Dame bounced back from a series of recent losses with an impressive first-round victory. However, Notre Dame faced a setback as Olivia Miles sustained an ankle injury during the game.
Players to keep an eye on include TCU’s Hailey Van Lith, Notre Dame’s Sonia Citron, Tennessee’s Talaysia Cooper, Michigan’s Jordan Hobbs, and Texas’s Madison Booker, all of whom have delivered standout performances in the tournament. In the upcoming second-round game, TCU will face off against an opponent yet to be determined.
In an upcoming game, Hailey Van Lith will face her former team, Louisville, in what promises to be a highly anticipated matchup. TCU, boasting a perfect 20-0 home record this season and riding an eleven-game win streak, seeks its first Sweet 16 appearance. Meanwhile, Louisville aims to regain momentum after a recent slump to end their season. The article details various upcoming games in the women’s NCAA Tournament, highlighting standout players and key matchups to watch.
