The NCAA Women’s Tournament is in full swing, with the Elite Eight matchups set after a thrilling round of Sweet 16 games. Friday’s action saw some upsets and dominant performances that have set the stage for some exciting basketball ahead.
Top seeds South Carolina and Texas advanced to the Elite Eight with convincing wins over Indiana and Gonzaga, respectively. However, the real excitement came from the upsets pulled off by No. 2 seeds Notre Dame and Stanford. Oregon State and NC State emerged victorious, securing their spots in the next round and moving closer to a shot at the national championship.
One of the most anticipated matchups in the Elite Eight will be a rematch of last year’s thrilling national championship game between LSU and Iowa. Both teams secured their spots in the Elite Eight with impressive wins on Saturday. LSU overcame UCLA with a late surge, while Iowa dominated Colorado behind another stellar performance from Caitlin Clark.
In other matchups, USC is looking to continue their historic season with a win that would send them to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1994. Baylor aims to return to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2021, while UConn seeks redemption after a rare loss in the Sweet 16 last year.
The stage is set for some intense battles as the NCAA Women’s Tournament heads into the Elite Eight round. Fans can expect more upsets, thrilling finishes, and standout performances as the teams compete for a shot at the national championship. Stay tuned for more exciting basketball action in the coming days.