Following an exciting opening day filled with narrow victories and significant blowouts, the action continues on Day 2 of the women’s NCAA tournament this Saturday. The anticipation builds: which teams will advance to the round of 32?
No. 1 seeds USC and Texas are set to kick off their tournaments against the 16-seeds, UNC Greensboro and William & Mary, respectively. Meanwhile, Paige Bueckers and No. 2 ranked UConn aim to launch a formidable tournament journey.
Today’s Matchups
No. 6 Iowa 92, No. 11 Murray State 57
No. 2 UConn vs. No. 15 Arkansas State (ABC)
No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 12 Green Bay (ESPN2)
No. 2 NC State vs. No. 15 Vermont (ESPN)
No. 6 West Virginia vs. No. 11 Columbia (ESPNEWS)
2:30 p.m.: No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 Florida Gulf Coast (ESPNU)
3 p.m.: No. 1 USC vs. No. 16 UNC Greensboro (ABC)
3:30 p.m.: No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 South Dakota State (ESPN2)
4 p.m.: No. 4 Maryland vs. No. 13 Norfolk State (ESPN)
4:30 p.m.: No. 3 North Carolina vs. No. 14 Oregon State (ESPNU)
7:15 p.m.: No. 8 Illinois vs. No. 9 Creighton (ESPNEWS)
7:45 p.m.: No. 6 Florida State vs. No. 11 George Mason (ESPN2)
9:45 p.m.: No. 1 Texas vs. No. 16 William & Mary (ESPN2)
10:15 p.m.: No. 3 LSU vs. No. 14 San Diego State (ESPN)
Live Updates
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Experience the Thrill
Two 3-pointers from Zaay Green have propelled Alabama to a 48-35 lead over Green Bay, showcasing her scoring ability with 20 points in the game.
UConn’s Dominance
UConn is putting on a dominating display against Arkansas State, leading 92-24 at the end of the third quarter. The Red Wolves struggled offensively, scoring just eight points in the third period.
Surprising Performances
Early in their matchup, Vermont has seen a wave of support from bench player Keira Hanson, scoring 11 points and helping the Catamounts capture a temporary lead against NC State.
Halftime Insights
As the halftime buzzer sounds, Alabama leads Green Bay 38-29. Zaay Green is the standout scorer, possessing 14 points to help her team maintain a slight edge going into the second half.
Star Performances
Freshman Ava Heiden of Iowa is making waves early in the tournament, leading her team to a decisive victory while showing outstanding skill and perspective as a newcomer.
Defensive Strategies
UConn’s formidable defense has forced Arkansas State into 11 turnovers, setting the stage for a classic March tempo where every possession counts.
Game Progress and Reactions
Tune in for more updates as the games unfold, where the spirit of competition shines and each team strives for glory in their pursuit of NCAA excellence.
