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Second Round of 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament Begins with Sweet 16 Spots at Stake

Top seeds South Carolina and UCLA aim to advance, while double-digit seeds Oregon and South Dakota State look to extend their Cinderella runs.

  • The second round of the 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament starts today, featuring 32 teams competing for Sweet 16 berths.
  • Key matchups include No. 2 Duke vs. No. 10 Oregon, No. 5 Kansas State vs. No. 4 Kentucky, and No. 3 Notre Dame vs. No. 6 Michigan.
  • Top seeds South Carolina and UCLA, both aiming for deep tournament runs, are expected to maintain their dominance in their respective games.
  • Double-digit seeds Oregon and South Dakota State remain the tournament's underdog stories, seeking to continue their surprising runs.
  • Notable players such as Ayoka Lee, Serena Sundell, Hannah Hidalgo, and JuJu Watkins are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping today's outcomes.
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