Second Round of 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament Begins with Sweet 16 Spots at Stake

Top seeds South Carolina and UCLA aim to advance, while double-digit seeds Oregon and South Dakota State look to extend their Cinderella runs.

The second round of the 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament starts today, featuring 32 teams competing for Sweet 16 berths.
Key matchups include No. 2 Duke vs. No. 10 Oregon, No. 5 Kansas State vs. No. 4 Kentucky, and No. 3 Notre Dame vs. No. 6 Michigan.
Top seeds South Carolina and UCLA, both aiming for deep tournament runs, are expected to maintain their dominance in their respective games.
Double-digit seeds Oregon and South Dakota State remain the tournament's underdog stories, seeking to continue their surprising runs.
Notable players such as Ayoka Lee, Serena Sundell, Hannah Hidalgo, and JuJu Watkins are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping today's outcomes.