Texas and Illinois Set to Face Off in Women’s NCAA Tournament Second Round

The top-seeded Longhorns and No. 8 seed Fighting Illini compete for a Sweet 16 berth at the Moody Center in Austin.

Texas, the No. 1 seed, enters the game after a dominant 105-61 first-round win over William & Mary, led by Madison Booker’s 20 points.
Illinois advanced with a 66-57 victory against Creighton, with Genesis Bryant contributing a team-high 17 points.
The second-round matchup will take place on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET, broadcast live on ESPN.
Texas has seen a recent decline in scoring efficiency, averaging 67.1 points per game over their last ten games, compared to their season average of 79.7.
Betting odds heavily favor Texas, with a spread of -18.5 and a moneyline of -4000, reflecting their strong season performance.