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USC and Texas Lead Wide-Open Women's March Madness Field

Top women's college basketball teams and players gear up for an unpredictable NCAA Tournament with no clear favorite.

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen drives to the lane as Wisconsin guard Natalie Leuzinger defends during a Big Ten conference game.
JuJu Watkins #12 of the USC Trojans dribbles during the second half against UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion on March 1, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • The NCAA Women's Tournament approaches with no dominant team; Texas, USC, UConn, UCLA, South Carolina, and Notre Dame are top contenders.
  • USC, led by standout sophomore JuJu Watkins, claimed the Big Ten title and is vying for the No. 1 overall seed depending on Texas' performance in the SEC Tournament.
  • Texas, bolstered by SEC Player of the Year Madison Booker, holds the edge for the top seed with a strong Quad 1 record and recent victories over ranked opponents.
  • Notre Dame's backcourt duo of Olivia Miles and Hannah Hidalgo has been pivotal, but back-to-back losses may push the team off the top seed line.
  • Bracketologists highlight the Ivy League and A-10 as potential sources of bid-stealing teams, while injuries and late-season stumbles impact several bubble teams' tournament hopes.