The GIST: The women’s Sweet 16 starts today with eight exciting matchups scheduled over the next 48 hours, featuring the top seeds including South Carolina, Iowa, USC, and Texas.
Today, we’re focusing on four other exciting games where teams will battle it out for a spot in the Elite Eight this weekend. March Madness is in full swing.
No. 3 Oregon State Beavers vs. No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish — Today at 2:30 p.m. ET: Keep an eye on Notre Dame’s freshman standout Hannah Hidalgo as the focal point of her team. Although Oregon State has never beaten Notre Dame, they have sharpshooting skills and a deep roster ready to cause an upset.
No. 3 NC State Wolfpack vs. No. 2 Stanford Cardinal — Tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET: NC State has found their offensive rhythm but will need to step up their defense against Stanford’s senior Cameron Brink and junior Kiki Iriafen.
No. 3 LSU Tigers vs. No. 2 UCLA Bruins — Tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET: Expect a high-energy game between these two physical teams known for their strong offensive rebounding. Players like Angel Reese from LSU and Lauren Betts from UCLA will be crucial in this matchup.
No. 7 Duke Blue Devils vs. No. 3 UConn Huskies — Tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET: UConn’s Paige Bueckers is a standout player in postseason, but Duke, the underdog, just pulled off a major upset. If Duke’s offense can keep up with UConn, they have a chance to surprise everyone once again. Let the games begin.
