USC and UCLA Clash for Big Ten Title as Women's NCAA Tournament Projections Shift

The latest NCAA women's basketball seed projections place USC as a No. 1 seed, with a pivotal rematch against top-seeded UCLA set to impact tournament rankings.

USC has moved up to a No. 1 seed in the latest NCAA women's basketball projections, joining UCLA, Texas, and Notre Dame on the top line.
A Saturday rematch between USC and UCLA will determine the Big Ten regular-season champion and could influence tournament seeding further.
UCLA remains the overall No. 1 seed despite its only loss of the season to USC earlier this month, with both teams projected to play in the Spokane Regional.
South Carolina dropped to a No. 2 seed after a significant home loss to UConn, marking the first time since 2019 they are not projected as a No. 1 seed.
Conference tournaments next week are expected to bring further changes to the top 16 seeds, with Selection Sunday scheduled for March 16.