2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament Overview
The 68 teams selected for the 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament have been announced, setting the stage for thrilling matchups and predictions about which teams will advance and ultimately seize the national championship.
Top Seeds Analysis
A No. 1 seed has clinched the women’s tournament title 23 times, with last year’s champion being the South Carolina Gamecocks, who completed an impressive undefeated season at 38-0. This season, Dawn Staley’s team returns as a 1-seed, though the UCLA Bruins have claimed the top overall seed.
Additionally, the Texas Longhorns and USC Trojans were awarded the other 1-seeds, while the UConn Huskies, a No. 2 seed, look to break their championship drought since 2016 during Paige Bueckers’ final collegiate season.
Expert Predictions
As the First Four games approach on March 19, FOX Sports has gathered insights from analysts, including Greg Auman. Here’s an overview of his bracket predictions:
Major Predictions
- Biggest first-round upset: No. 12 South Florida over No. 5 Tennessee
- First No. 1 seeds to exit: USC (to No. 2 UConn) and Texas (to No. 3 Notre Dame) in the Elite Eight
- Final Four Teams: UCLA, UConn, South Carolina, Notre Dame
- Predicted National Champion: South Carolina
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