The Women’s March Madness Round of 64 continued on Saturday with 16 games played throughout the day, keeping women’s basketball fans on the edge of their seats for better or worse.
The day’s action began with an eagerly awaited matchup between No. 11 seed Murray State and No. 6 seed Iowa. Iowa, making its sixth consecutive appearance in the tournament, overwhelmed Murray State, winning 92-57.
The UConn Huskies led by Paige Bueckers, the Oklahoma Sooners with Reagan Beers, the USC Trojans under JuJu Watkins, and the Texas Longhorns, led by Madison Booker, all advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after convincing victories.
Between the 16 games played, six of the games resulted in the winning teams scoring 100 points, a March Madness record.
Here are all the women’s March Madness results and action on Saturday as teams battled it out in the crucial Round of 64.
Final: LSU 103, San Diego State 48
Flau’jae Johnson scored 22 points in LSU’s victory over San Diego State. Aneesah Morrow had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. The Tigers’ defense did not allow a single San Diego State player to score double-digit points in the game. Adryana Quezada had eight points for the Aztecs.
LSU will play Florida State in the second round.
Final: Texas 105, William & Mary 61
Madison Booker produced a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds (10 on defense) in the dominant victory for the Longhorns. Taylor Jones had 19 points and six rebounds while Kyla Oldacre had 15 points and 15 rebounds (11 on defense). Bella Nascimento had a team-high 19 points for the Tribe in the loss.
Texas will play Illinois in the second round.
South Dakota State’s statement win
Brooklyn Meyer of South Dakota State talks about the statement win in the first round against Oklahoma State.
Halftime: Texas 50, William & Mary 33
Madison Booker had 12 points and four rebounds for the Longhorns. Taylor Jones added nine points and four rebounds in the first half.
Final: Florida State 94, George Mason 59
Halftime: LSU 49, San Diego State 20
Aneesah Morrow had 12 points and eight rebounds in the first half for the Tigers. Mjracle Sheppard recorded 10 points.
Final: Illinois 66, Creighton 57
Kendall Bostic had 12 points and 17 rebounds (14 on defense) for the Illini. Genesis Bryant had 17 points and four assists in 40 minutes of play. Illinois will play Texas in the next round.
Halftime: Florida State 41, George Mason 29
Ta’Niya Latson leads Florida State with 16 points in the first half. Paula Suarez had 13 points for George Mason. They are the only two players to score double-digits for their respective schools.
Illinois leads Creighton in third quarter
Adalia McKenzie and Illinois lead Creighton 47-41 with 3:17 left in the third quarter. McKenzie has 12 points and four rebounds for the Illini. Genesis Bryant has contributed with 11 points.
JuJu Watkins hangs out with Jayden Daniels after USC’s victory
Watkins was spotted in the crowd for the Mississippi State vs. Cal game chatting with Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and his mother.
The former Heisman Trophy winner played college football at Arizona State and LSU but the California native played high school football at Cajon High in San Bernardino, where he led the school to a CIF State Championship.
Daniels was also in attendance for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Denver Nuggets earlier in the week.
FINAL: Mississippi State 59, California 46
Madina Okot had 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulldogs in the first-round victory over the Golden Bears. Eniya Russell added 14 points in the win. Mississippi State will play USC in the second round.
Ugonne Onyiah had 17 points and 15 rebounds in the loss.
How JuJu Watkins’ injury scare can help USC in March Madness
LOS ANGELES – No one bothered to bring out a hammock or Barcalounger courtside at the Galen Center.
But JuJu Watkins, Southern California’s All-American guard, got some rest as the Trojans beat No. 16 seed UNC Greensboro 71-25 Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament.
‘We’re fortunate that we were able to sit everybody, all the starters down with about 6:30 to go,’ Southern California coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “JuJu probably hasn’t played under 30 minutes in about a month and a half, or whatever, because the Big Ten season is hard.
‘So I think we earned the right to be in a game where we can rest some people somewhat.’ — Josh Peter
Mississippi State’s Jerkaila Jordan gets technical for ‘eating’ celebration
Mississippi State women’s basketball guard Jerkaila Jordan got a technical foul for celebrating in the second quarter of the Bulldogs’ first-round NCAA tournament game against Cal on Saturday at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.
Jordan stole the ball and took it to the other end to finish a layup through contact with 1:47 remaining in the first half, earning a foul call after the bucket.
Jordan quickly celebrated, mimicking eating out of a bowl, turning around to face the endline and her defender on the ground.
The referees immediately blew the whistle for a technical foul for celebrating toward an opponent. According to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe, Mississippi State coach Sam Purcell argued to the refs that Jordan was celebrating toward the TV cameras. — Evan Gerike, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
Michigan State beats Harvard
The Spartans are moving on after beating Harvard in Raleigh. It was a low scoring affair but Michigan State found a rhythm with an 11-0 run in the second half to get some breathing room. With a 10-point lead to start the fourth quarter, the Spartans went on an 15-4 run that extended the lead to 21 points with four minutes to go and end any chance for the Crimson. Michigan State moves onto the second round to face NC State on Monday.
North Carolina uses strong second half to beat Oregon State
The Tar Heels left little doubt in their opening round matchup against Oregon State after a dominant second half performance. North Carolina led by only two points at the start of the third quarter, and it went on to outscore the Beavers 30-9 in the third frame for a commanding lead. After that, it was smooth sailing toward a 70-49 win.
North Carolina forced Oregon State into 17 turnovers, which it turned into 22 points. The Tar Heels dominated the paint with 40 points near the bucket, and Lexi Donarski took care of business around the perimeter with 15 of her game-high 19 points from 3-point land.
Harvard hanging around with Michigan State
Could a third No. 10 seed be moving onto the second round? Ivy League champion Harvard trails No. 7 Michigan State 45-35 heading into the fourth quarter. It’s been a tough day shooting on both sides, but Crimson guard Harmoni Turner has kept her team in the game with a game-high 19 points.
JuJu Watkins injury update
JuJu Watkins walked into the postgame interview room without a limp, a positive sign after getting banged up during No. 1 Southern California’s 71-25 win over No. 16 UNC Greensboro.
So what happened?
‘I don’t know,’ Watkins said. ‘You know it’s end of the season, body’s a little banged up. But on to the next…’
And she’s OK?
‘Oh, yeah,’ she said. ‘I’m all right. Don’t worry.’’ — Josh Peter and Banji Bamidele
Maryland beats Norfolk State after trailing at half
No. 4 seed Maryland refused to panic on its home court and relied on Sarah Te-Biasu and Kaylene Smikle’s clutch 3-point shooting to beat No. 13 seed Norfolk State 82-69. The Spartans, champions of the MEAC who entered with a 19-game win streak, didn’t make it easy, cutting Maryland’s lead to 60-56 with 8 minutes remaining. A 3-pointer from Te-Biasu and a pair of threes from Smikle gave the Terps a 69-58 lead.
The Terps meet No. 5 seed Alabama on Monday with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line. — Roxanna Scott
North Carolina pulling away from Oregon State
An upset was brewing in Chapel Hill, but No. 3 North Carolina has taken a 13-point lead over No. 14 Oregon State 32-24 midway through the second half. The lead went back-and-forth in the first half and the Tar Heels went into halftime with a slim two-point lead. The Beavers have controlled the boards but turnovers have been an issue. North Carolina has 16 points off 12 Oregon State turnovers and started the third quarter on an 11-0 run.
South Dakota State upsets Oklahoma State
The No. 10 seed South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated the No. 7 Oklahoma State Cowgirls 74-68 to advance to the next round of the NCAA Tournament. Brooklyn Meter led the Jackrabbits in scoring with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Paige Meyer contributed with 16 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Together, they have propelled the Jackrabbits forward in their March Madness journey.
It’s over: Southern California 71, UNC Greensboro 25
The No. 1 seeded Trojans, who’d been off for two weeks, were not at their best. But they were more than good enough against No. 16 UNC Greensboro.
They overcame a ragged start thanks to a smothering defense that held UNC Greensboro in the first half to just 11 points and 3-of-25 shooting from the floor.
The Trojans also blocked 10 shots, including seven from senior post player Rayah Marshall.
Watkins finished with a game-high 22 points, eight rebounds and question about a banged up left wrist and rolled left ankle.
Southern California will play Mississippi State game Monday in the second round. — Josh Peter
South Dakota State holds slim lead in the 4th
The No. 10 seed, South Dakota State, leads No. 7 Oklahoma State 56-50 with 8:22 left in the fourth quarter.
How healthy is JuJu?
With 6:18 left in the game, she headed to the bench. Because the Trojans are burying UNC Greensboro or perhaps because the rolled left ankle could use the rest. She also sat the final 3:39 of the third quarter after she rolled her ankle on a drive to the basket. Then there’s the left wrist she hurt during a fall in the second quarter. But despite all of that, she’s got a game-high 22 points and eight rebounds. — Josh Peters
North Carolina and Oregon State underway
The No. 14 seed Oregon State Beavers are keeping it close against the No. 3 seed North Carolina Tar Heels in their first-round matchup. The Tar Heels lead 6-5 with 4:53 remaining in the first quarter.
Harvard and Michigan State underway
The No. 7 seed Michigan State takes an early 11-2 lead against No. 10 seed Harvard with 5:39 left in the first quarter.
OK, so these are the real Trojans?
The anxiety that circulated in this building is long gone.
Remember when Southern California led 12-10 and looked oddly disjointed against UNC Greensboro? What a distant memory.
Through three quarters, the Trojans are up by 37 points at 53-16.
Watkins leads all scorers with 20 points to go along with eight rebounds. After committing three turnovers in the first half, Watkins has been spotless with her ball handling. — Josh Peters
JuJu getting banged up
Watkins could need some attention from the training staff after this game ends. In the second quarter, she hurt her left wrist after a fall and afterward kept massing it.
Then, in the third quarter, she rolled her left ankle on a drive to the basket. Hobbling as she rejoined her teammates, he promptly buried a 3-pointer, and the Trojans have built a 30-point lead at 45-15 with 2:45 left in the quarter. — Josh Peters
Norfolk State comes out hot vs. Maryland
No. 13 seed Norfolk State came out hot on Maryland’s home court, jumping out to a 7-0 lead at Xfinity Center in College Park. The No. 4 seed Terps settled in with Sarah Te-Biasu’s 3-pointer cutting the deficit to one with 3:30 left in the first quarter. Allie Kubek gave Maryland its first lead with a layup at the 1:30 mark, and the Terps were up 18-12 after the first quarter. — Roxanna Scott
Oklahoma advances to the next round
The No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners defeated the No. 14 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 81-58 to advance to the second round of the March Madness tournament. Raegan Beers had an impressive performance for the Sooners, scoring 25 points and grabbing an astounding 18 rebounds. Skylar Vann also made significant contributions to the victory, netting 24 points and recording nine rebounds.
Southern California pulling away
The Trojans opened the third quarter with an 8-0 run, with Watkins chipping in four points as Southern California went ahead 36-11 – its largest lead. UNC Greensboro pulled back within 21 points, but back-to-back buckets for the Trojans prompted the Spartan to take a timeout. — Josh Peters
West Virginia moves on
The No. 6 West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the No. 11 Columbia Tigers 78-59 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. JJ Quinerly delivered an impressive performance, finishing with 27 points, four rebounds, and seven assists.
Southern California creates breathing room
The video from the first half of the Southern California-UNC Greensboro does not belong in a time capsule, with Southern California leading 28-11. The Spartans are shooting 12.0 % (3-for-25). The Trojans are shooting 35.7 % (10-for-28) but only 1-for-6 from 3 point range.
Watkins has 11 points and seven rebounds, both game highs.
While the offense has at time looked abysmal, the defense has been scintillating. UNC Greensboro entered the game 51.8 points a game, lowest in the nation. In a game that looked to close for comfort for the Trojans, they intensified the defense and it helped fuel a 14-0 run.
UNC Greensboro’s defense has been outstanding too. — Josh Peters
NC State moves on to the second round
The No. 2 seed NC State Wolfpack secured their spot in the next round of the women’s NCAA Tournament by defeating the No. 15 seed Vermont 75-55. The Wolfpack was led by Zoe Brooks, who scored 19 points while Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers combined for 30 in the first round victory.
USC turns up the heat
USC has turned up the heat on defense with backcourt traps, helping spark a 8-0 run. Watkins’ capped it with a layup that prompted UNC Greensboro to call a timeout with Southern California up 20-10 – its first double-digit lead. — Josh Peter
South Dakota State and Oklahoma State underway
No. 10 seed South Dakota and No. 7 seed Oklahoma State’s game has tipped off. The Jackrabbits hold a one-point lead over the Cowgirls, leading 9-8 with 5:12 left in the first quarter.
West Virginia holds healthy lead in the 4th
No. 6 seed West Virginia leads the No. 11 Columbia Lions 65-45 with 9:03 remaining in the fourth quarter. Jordan Harrison continues to shine for the Mountaineers with 23 points, four rebounds, and five assists.
UNC challenging Southern California
UNC Greensboro is holding the high-powered Southern California offense in check. After one quarter, the Trojans lead 12-8 and are shooting % 5-for-14. As good as UNC Greensboro has been on defense, it’s been just as horrific on offense. The Spartans are shooting 21.4 % (3-for-14). — Josh Peters
Alabama rolls past Green Bay
Aaliyah Nye hit four 3-pointers and scored 23 points to lead No. 5 seed Alabama past No. 12 Green Bay 81-67 in College Park, Maryland. Green Bay fought but couldn’t keep up with the Tide in the paint. The Phoenix pulled within five points early in the fourth quarter, but Nye hit two late 3-pointers to put the game out of reach. Alabama plays Maryland in the next round. — Roxanna Scott
Oklahoma has 10 point lead into halftime
No. 3 seed Oklahoma Sooners lead the No. 14 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles by 10 points, with a score of 36-26. Raegan Beer is the leading scorer for the Sooners with 13 points and eight rebounds.
USC and UNC Greensboro underway
So much for the early blowout. Southern California jumped out to an 8-0 lead, but scrappy UNC Greensboro then pulled within 8-5 with 4:45 left in the opening quarter. Both teams are playing impressive defense. The Trojans have three blocked shots and UNC Greensboro has two.
JuJu Watkins is 1-for-3 from the floor. —— Josh Peter
West Virginia lead Columbia into halftime
The No. 6 seed West Virginia Mountaineers are leading the No. 11 Columbia Lions 46-29 at halftime. JJ Quinerly and Jordan Harrison have each scored 16 points in the first half for the Mountaineers.
NC State hold slim lead over Vermont at the half
The No. 2 seed NC State lead the No. 15 seed Vermont 35-33 at the start of the second half.
JuJu Watkins’ bun is superpower for USC at March Madness
A first team All-American, JuJu Watkins is trying to lead USC to its first national title since 1984. She’s averaging 24.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.2 steals. A 6-foot-2 guard, she’s also tied for the team lead in blocked shots with 1.9 per game.
If you’re wondering how she plays at such a terrific level with a magnificent, crisp high bun, read more here. — Josh Peter
Love, hate mingle at USC game
The love: Sisters Aylah Johnson, 7, and Ari Johnson, wearing puffy buns and No. 12 jersey in tribute to USC superstar JuJu Watkins. They’re rocking the JuJu look since Watkins joined the team last year, said their father, Justin.
The hate: Art Ortiz, wearing around his neck a vanity plate that reads: “H8 BRUIN.’’ As in hating the UCLA Bruins. Ortiz took out his phone and showed a photo of Watkins autographing his license plate he said he pulled off one of his former cars.
“I’m a super fan of USC,’’ said Ortiz, who did not need to note he’s also a super hater of UCLA. — Josh Peter
No. 2 seed UConn advances in style
The No. 2 seed UConn Huskies dominated the No. 15 Arkansas State Red Wolves, winning 103-34. Azzi Fudd was a standout player for the Huskies, scoring 27 points and providing seven assists. Additionally, Sarah Strong and Ashlynn Shade teamed up to contribute an impressive total of 40 points in this Round of 64 victory.
Alabama leads Green Bay at the half
The No. 5 seed Alabama leads No. 12 seed Green Bay 38-29 at halftime. The Crimson Tide is led in scoring by Zaay Green with 14 points.
NC State and Vermont underway
No. 2 NC State is facing No. 15 Vermont, with the Wolfpack taking an early 16-8 lead against the Catamounts. There are 3:05 remaining in the first quarter.
UConn doesn’t let off the gas
No. 2 UConn leads No. 15 Arkansas 66-16 at halftime. Azzi Fudd is the leading scorer for the Huskies with 21 points and seven assists, while Ashlynn Shade contributed 13 points off the bench.
Columbia and West Virginia underway
No. 6 seed West Virginia and No. 11 seed Columbia are underway, with the Mountaineers holding a slim lead over the Lions. West Virginia leads Columbia 14-10 with 6:30 remaining in the first quarter.
Alabama and Green Bay underway
No. 5 Alabama and No. 12 Green Bay have tipped off, with the Crimson Tide taking a slim lead at the end of the first quarter. Alabama leads Green Bay 19-17 as the second quarter begins.
No. 6 Iowa cruises to the second round
The No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the No. 11 Murray State Racers 92-57, advancing to the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Ava Heiden led the scoring for the Hawkeyes, contributing 15 points and seven rebounds. Hannah Stuelk and Sydney Affolter combined for 22 points, aiding in the Hawkeyes’ victory in the first round.
Iowa extends lead by 30 in the final minute
The No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes are dominating No. 11 Murray State 88-56 in the final minutes, ensuring their March Madness journey continues while sending the Racers home early from the tournament.
UConn running away with it early
The No. 2seed UConn Huskies are making a strong statement in the first quarter against the No. 15 seed Arkansas State Red Wolves, finishing the quarter with a score of 34-5. Both Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd contributed significantly, scoring 13 points each in the first quarter.
UConn-Arkansas State is underway
The No. 2 seed UConn Huskies are facing off against the No. 15 seed Arkansas State Red Wolves, and the Huskies have come out strong, quickly building an early double-digit lead in the first quarter. With 6:56 remaining in the first quarter, UConn leads Arkansas State 13-2.
Murray State’s Katelyn Young exits the game
Katelyn Young was helped off the court early in the third quarter due to what appeared to be a foot injury. She had scored six points and grabbed seven rebounds in the first half of the game against Iowa.
Iowa leads Murray State at the half
The No. 6 seed Iowa Hawkeyes lead the Murray State Racers 42-30 at halftime. Ava Heiden came off the bench to contribute 13 points, while Lucy Olson finished the first half with 12 points and six assists.
Murray State keeps it close against Iowa
No. 11 Murray State continues to battle against No. 6 Iowa, with Ava Learn leading the Racers by scoring six points and grabbing ten rebounds. Lucy Olsen is leading the Hawkeyes with ten points and six assists. Iowa holds a 33-26 lead over Murray State with just two minutes remaining in the second quarter.
Iowa up by 6 in the first quarter
No. 6 seed Iowa is leading No. 11 seed Murray State 18-12 at the end of the first quarter in the first matchup of the day.
Saturday’s women’s first round underway
Saturday’s women’s NCAA tournament round of 64 has begun with No. 11 Murray State going up against No. 6 Iowa. The next game of the day will feature No. 15 Arkansas facing No. 2 UConn at 1 p.m. ET on ABC.
What time are March Madness games today?
Women’s March Madness continues Saturday with another 16 games slated throughout the day. The action kicks off with No. 11 Murray State taking on No. 6 Iowa at 12 p.m. ET. The first-round concludes with No. 14 San Diego State vs. No. 3 LSU at 10:10 p.m. ET.
How to watch March Madness Friday: TV, streaming coverage
- TV channels: Coverage across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN News
- Live stream: March Madness Live | ESPN app | Fubo
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When is the Women’s Final Four?
The women’s NCAA Tournament comes to a close starting on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. with the second semifinal starting 30 minutes after the first game ends. Both games will be held at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
The championship game will take place two days later on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena.
Must-see Women’s March Madness Games today
No. 6 Iowa vs. No. 11 Murray State
Time, TV: Saturday, 12 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Murray State has the leading scoring offense in the nation (87.8 ppg) and averages 10.2 3-pointers per game. Speaking of threes, Iowa’s Lucy Olsen is averaging a career-high 36% from beyond the arc. Look forward to a high-scoring game. Look forward to a high-scoring game. — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY
If you like points, be sure to tune into this one. Murray State, led by Katelyn Young, averages almost 90 points per game. Iowa will have to score a lot to fend off the Racers. — Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser
No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 South Dakota State
Time, TV: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2
Oklahoma State had a great season but it faces a Jackrabbit team that knows how to win in March. South Dakota State has shown it is capable of playing against top teams, and the Cowgirls have a tough test awaiting them. — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY
These two teams have done a lot of winning this season and the Jackrabbits have hung around with top competition this season and could pull the upset on Saturday. — Maxwell Donaldson, Gadsden Times
No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 10 Harvard
Time, TV: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. | ESPNews (Fubo)
Harmoni Turner is a three-level scorer with a signature three-point shot that’s hard to defend. Teams have struggled to contain her, making Michigan State a prime candidate for the upset list. — Meghan Hall, For The Win
Harmoni Turner is one of the best guards in the nation, and she just might lead Harvard to an upset on Saturday. — Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel
No. 8 Cal vs No. 9 Mississippi State
Time, TV: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)
Both teams hung with top talent late in the regular season (MSU almost beat Texas, Cal lost by 9 to Notre Dame) but both also have some interesting losses. Sam Purcell and his Bulldogs have a lot of heart, but can they stop five scorers from Cal who are averaging 11 or more points per game? — Lulu Kesin, Greenville News
What channel is March Madness on?
Coverage for Saturday’s Day 2 action will be broadcast The 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament will air on the ESPN family of networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNews. ABC will also carry two games today. You can also watch the conclusion of the first round via streaming options: March Madness Live, ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial subscription to new users.
Women’s March Madness odds
March Madness championship odds, according to BetMGM. Odds as of Friday, March 21.
Here’s a full look at the favorites to win the women’s tournament, everyone who sits at better odds than +5000.
- South Carolina (+220)
- UConn (+240)
- UCLA (+550)
- Texas (+700)
- USC (+700)
- Notre Dame (+1100)
- NC State (+3500)
- LSU (+5000)
- Duke (+5000)
- TCU (+5000)
Women’s March Madness 2025 expert predictions
USA TODAY experts set their picks ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Here is who they picked to win the national championship.
- Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: UConn over Duke
- Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: USC over South Carolina
- Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: South Carolina over UCLA
- Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: South Carolina over UConn
- Lulu Kesin, Greenville News: South Carolina over UConn
- Meghan Hall, For The Win: South Carolina over USC
- Mike Sykes, For The Win: UConn over South Carolina
- Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: UConn over Notre Dame
- Maxwell Donaldson, Gadsden Times: UConn over South Carolina
- Jenna Ortiz, Arizona Republic: UConn over South Carolina
Norfolk State on a tear entering NCAAs
No. 13 Norfolk State enters today’s game against No. 4 Maryland on a 19-game win streak and a 30-4 overall record. The Spartans earned their third consecutive trip to March Madness and reached 30 wins for the second time in school history.
The team is led by guard Diamond Johnson, a graduate student who averages 19 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists. Johnson, who transferred from NC State two seasons ago, says she’s proud to show the world what HBCU basketball is all about. It’s not just Norfolk State, Johnson says, after watching Southern beat San Diego in Wednesday’s play-in game.
“HBCU’s we kind of like the underdog. Like you said, the SWAC, the MEAC, not a lot people know about a lot of HBCUs,” she said Friday. “It’s not just for us, it’s for literally every HBCU in the world and even just mid-majors that don’t get the recognition that I feel like they should.”— Roxanna Scott
Women’s March Madness printable bracket
- Click here to print your 2025 NCAA women’s tournament printable bracket
2025 NCAA women’s tournament bracket: Schedule, scores and results
All times Eastern.
Wednesday, March 19 (First Four)
- No. 11 Iowa State def. 11 Princeton, 68-63
- No. 16 Southern U. def. No. 16 UC San Diego, 68-56
Thursday, March 20 (First Four)
- No. 11 Columbia def. No. 11 Washington, 63-60
- No. 16 Williams & Mary def. No. 16 High Point, 69-63
Friday, March 21 (First Round/Round of 64)
- No. 6 Michigan def. No. 11 Iowa State, 80-74
- No. 4 Kentucky def. No. 13 Liberty, 79-78
- No. 9 Indiana def. No. 8 Utah, 74-68
- No. 3 Notre Dame def. No. 14 Stephen F. Austin 106-54
- No. 5 Kansas State def. No. 12 Fairfield 85-41
- No. 4 Baylor def. No. 13 Grand Canyon 73-60
- No. 2 TCU def. No. 15 FDU 73-51
- No. 1 South Carolina def. No. 16 Tennessee Tech 108-48
- No. 10 Oregon def. No. 7 Vanderbilt 77-73
- No. 4 Ohio State def. No. 13 Montana State 71-51
- No. 5 Ole Miss def. No. 12 Ball State 83-65
- No. 7 Louisville def. No. 10 Nebraska, 63-58
- No. 8 Richmond def. No. 9 Georgia Tech 74-49
- No. 2 Duke def. No. 15 Lehigh 86-25
- No. 5 Tennessee def. No. 12 South Florida 101-66
- No. 1 UCLA def. No. 16 Southern U., 84-46
Saturday, March 22 (First Round/Round of 64)
- No. 6 Iowa vs. No. 11 Murray State, 12 p.m.| ESPN
- No. 2 UConn vs. No. 15 Arkansas State, 1 p.m. | ABC
- No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 12 Green Bay, 1:30 p.m. | ESPN2
- No. 2 NC State vs. No. 15 Vermont, 2 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 6 West Virginia vs. No. 11 Columbia 2 p.m. | ESPNews
- No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 FGCU, 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU
- No. 1 Southern California vs. No. 16 UNC Greensboro, 3 p.m. | ABC
- No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 South Dakota State, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2
- No. 4 Maryland vs. No. 13 Norfolk State, 4 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 3 North Carolina vs. No. 14 Oregon State, 4:30 p.m. | ESPNU
- No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 10 Harvard, 4:30 p.m. | ESPNews
- No. 8 California vs. No. 9 Mississippi State, 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2
- No. 8 Illinois vs. No. 9 Creighton, 7:15 p.m. | ESPNews
- No. 6 Florida State vs. No. 11 George Mason, 7:45 p.m. | ESPN2
- No. 1 Texas vs. No. 16 William & Mary, 9:45 p.m. | ESPN2
- No. 3 LSU vs. No. 14 San Diego State, 10:15 p.m. | ESPN
Sunday, March 23 (Second Round/Round of 32)
- No. 10 Oregon vs. No. 2 Duke, 12 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 6 Michigan vs. No. 3 Notre Dame, 1 p.m. | ABC
- No. 5 Kansas State vs. No. 4 Kentucky, 2 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 9 Indiana vs. No. 1 South Carolina, 3 p.m. | ABC
- No. 5 Ole Miss vs. No. 4 Baylor, 4 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 7 Louisville vs. No. 2 TCU, 6 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 5 Tennessee vs. No. 4 Ohio State, 8 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 8 Richmond vs. No. 1 UCLA, 10 p.m. | ESPN
Monday, March 24 (Second Round/Round of 32)
- TBD
Friday, March 28 (Sweet 16)
- TBD vs. TBD, 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
- TBD vs. TBD, 5 p.m. | ESPN
- TBD vs. TBD, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
- TBD vs. TBD, 10 p.m. | ESPN
Saturday, March 29 (Sweet 16)
- TBD vs. TBD, 1 p.m. | ABC
- TBD vs. TBD, 3:30 p.m. | ABC
- TBD vs. TBD, 5:30 p.m. | ABC
- TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. | ESPN
Sunday, March 30 (Elite Eight)
- TBD vs. TBD, 1 p.m. | ABC
- TBD vs. TBD, 3 p.m. | ABC
Monday, March 31 (Elite Eight)
- TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
- TBD vs. TBD, 9 p.m. | ESPN
Friday, April 4 (Final Four)
- TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
- TBD vs. TBD, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN
Sunday, April 6 (National Championship game)
- TBD vs. TBD, 3 p.m. | ABC
Women’s March Madness upset predictions: Cinderella team predictions
Ahead of the NCAA Tournament, USA TODAY experts highlight several potential bracket busters. Here is who they picked.
- No. 13 Grand Canyon
- No. 12 Green Bay
- No. 10 Harvard
- No. 7 Vanderbilt
- No. 6 Florida State
- No. 6 Michigan
- No. 5 Tennessee
When is the Women’s Final Four?
The women’s NCAA Tournament comes to a close starting on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. with the second semifinal starting 30 minutes after the first game ends. Both games will be held at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
The championship game will take place two days later on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena.
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