Your Ultimate Guide to the NCAA Tournament
Hey there, basketball aficionados! Whether you’re a die-hard college hoops fan or just tuning in for the excitement, the 2025 Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament promises thrilling matchups, buzzer-beaters, and Cinderella stories. Let’s dive into all you need to know to catch the madness live!
📅 Key Dates and Schedule
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Selection Sunday: March 16, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
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First Four: March 19-20
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First Round: March 21-22
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Second Round: March 23-24
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Sweet 16: March 28-29
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Elite Eight: March 30-31
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Final Four: April 4 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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National Championship Game: April 6 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC Source: NCAA.com
📺 How to Watch
All games will be broadcast across ESPN and ABC networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNews. Cord-cutters can stream the tournament through platforms like Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV, which offer free trial periods. Additionally, the NCAA March Madness Live App provides streaming options, though some restrictions may apply without a cable login.
Source: New York Post
🏆 Top Seeds and Teams to Watch
This year’s top-seeded teams are:
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UCLA: Led by standout players, the Bruins are favorites to make a deep run.
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South Carolina: The defending champions aim to secure back-to-back titles.
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USC: With a strong roster, they’re poised for a significant impact.
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Texas: The Longhorns have shown consistent performance throughout the season.
Source: SB Nation
📈 Bracket and Predictions
The official 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket is available on the NCAA website. Fans can download and print the bracket to track their predictions throughout the tournament.
Source: NCAA.com
Stay tuned as we bring you live updates, game analyses, and exclusive interviews throughout the tournament. Let the madness begin!
Saturday, March 22 (First Round/Round of 64)
- (6) Iowa vs. (11) Murray State, 12 p.m.| ESPN
- (2) UConn vs. (15) Arkansas State, 1 p.m. | ABC
- (5) Alabama vs. (12) Green Bay, 1:30 p.m. | ESPN2
- (2) NC State vs. (15) Vermont, 2 p.m. | ESPN
- (6) West Virginia vs. (11) Columbia, 2 p.m. | ESPNews
- (3) Oklahoma vs. (14) FGCU, 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU
- (1) Southern California vs. (16) UNC Greensboro, 3 p.m. | ABC
- (7) Oklahoma State vs. (10) South Dakota State, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2
- (4) Maryland vs. (13) Norfolk State, 4 p.m. | ESPN
- (3) North Carolina vs. (14) Oregon State, 4:30 p.m. | ESPNU
- (7) Michigan State vs. (10) Harvard, 4:30 p.m. | ESPNews
- (8) California vs. (9) Mississippi State, 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2
- (8) Illinois vs. (9) Creighton, 7:15 p.m. | ESPNews
- (6) Florida State vs. (11) George Mason, 7:45 p.m. | ESPN2
- (1) Texas vs. (16) William & Mary, 9:45 p.m. | ESPN2
- (3) LSU vs. (14) San Diego State, 10:15 p.m. | ESPN
So what now?
Pop your popcorn. Charge your phone. Fire up the group chat.
Because this isn’t just basketball — this is Women’s March Madness — and these ladies are here to drop dimes and make history.
See y’all in the paint. 🏀💥