Women's March Madness: Full schedule, updated bracket as college basketball begins

NCAA women’s tournament bracket is set as First Four concludes, with Southern University and Iowa State advancing.
Sports Desk | March 21, 2025

The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket is set, with the First Four games determining the final teams to enter the main draw. March Madness officially begins as teams prepare for the knockout competition, where a single loss means elimination.

Southern University secured its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory in its seventh appearance, defeating UC San Diego 68-56. With the win, Southern claimed a No. 16 seed and will now face top-seeded UCLA in the opening round.

Iowa State also booked a spot in the tournament, overcoming Princeton 68-63 to advance as a No. 11 seed. The Cyclones are set to take on No. 6 seed Michigan in the round of 64.

The action continues as the first-round games begin across the country. The full schedule features key matchups, including defending champions South Carolina against Tennessee Tech and No. 1 seed Texas awaiting the winner of High Point vs. William & Mary.

Full schedule:

Wednesday, March 19 (First Four)

  • No. 11 Iowa State 68, 11 Princeton 63
  • No. 16 Southern U. 68, No. 16 UC San Diego 56

Thursday, March 20 (First Four)

  • No. 11 Columbia vs. No. 11 Washington 7 p.m. | ESPN2
  • No. 16 UC San Diego vs. No. 16 Southern U., 9 p.m. | ESPNU

Friday, March 21 (First Round/Round of 64)

  • No. 6 Michigan vs. No. 11 Iowa State, 11:30 a.m. | ESPN2
  • No. 4 Kentucky vs. No. 13 Liberty, 12 p.m. | ESPN
  • No. 8 Utah vs. No. 9 Indiana, 1:30 p.m. | ESPN2
  • No. 3 Notre Dame vs. No. 14 Stephen F. Austin, 2 p.m. | ESPN
  • No. 5 Kansas State vs. No. 12 Fairfield, 2:30 p.m. | ESPNews
  • No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 13 Grand Canyon, 3:30 p.m. | ESPNU
  • No. 2 TCU vs. No. 15 FDU, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2
  • No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 16 Tennessee Tech, 4 p.m. | ESPN
  • No. 7 Vanderbilt vs. No. 10 Oregon, 5:30 p.m. | ESPNews
  • No. 4 Ohio State vs. No. 13 Montana State, 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2
  • No. 5 Ole Miss vs. No. 12 Ball State, 6 p.m. | ESPNU
  • No. 7 Louisville vs. No. 10 Nebraska, 6 p.m. | ESPN
  • No. 8 Richmond vs. No. 9 Georgia Tech, 7:30 p.m.  | ESPNews
  • No. 2 Duke vs. No. 15 Lehigh, 8 p.m. | ESPNU
  • No. 5 Tennessee vs. No. 12 South Florida, 8 p.m. | ESPN
  • No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 16 Southern U., 10 p.m. | ESPN

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/Washington, 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 High Point/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)

  • TBD

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)

The tournament, which concludes with the national championship on April 6, promises intense competition as teams battle for a spot in the Final Four and a chance to lift the trophy.

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