The 2024-25 season of women’s college basketball started off relatively calm, but chaos has now taken over, with more top teams experiencing upsets:
Feast Week’s peaks and valleys
Thanksgiving week in women’s basketball featured a mix of close games, blowouts, and standout performances that caught everyone’s attention for both good and bad reasons.
TCU emerged as a standout team, starting the season unranked and then climbing the rankings by defeating Notre Dame and South Florida back-to-back. Grad guard Hailey Van Lith played a crucial role in their victories, especially with her 19-point second-half performance against Notre Dame.
On the other hand, Notre Dame struggled during Feast Week, suffering two consecutive upsets after starting strong against TCU.
In contrast, Notre Dame faced challenges due to a lack of available players, putting pressure on the remaining team members to step up their game.
South Carolina bounced back after a tough loss to UCLA, dominating their opponents in the Fort Myers Tip Off with strong performances from their bench players as well.
LSU faced a tough challenge early in the season but managed to secure a win against NC State, showing their potential as a Final Four contender.
Great-ful performances
Several players delivered exceptional performances during Feast Week, showcasing their talent and making a significant impact on their teams.
USC sophomore superstar JuJu Watkins signed a new NIL deal with State Farm, showcasing her growing influence in the world of women’s college basketball.
A look ahead
The upcoming week is filled with exciting matchups in women’s college basketball, including the SEC/ACC Challenge featuring some must-see games.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Exciting games include Oklahoma vs. Louisville and Florida State vs. Tennessee, airing on ESPN2 and SEC Network respectively.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Must-watch matchups on Thursday include Kentucky vs. North Carolina, Texas vs. Notre Dame, Ole Miss vs. NC State, Duke vs. South Carolina, and Stanford vs. LSU.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Key games to look out for on Saturday include USC vs. Oregon, Tennessee vs. Iowa, and Louisville vs. UConn.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Sunday’s matchups feature Illinois vs. Ohio State and South Carolina vs. TCU, promising exciting basketball action for fans.
