UCLA, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Notre Dame Earn No. 1 Seeds in Initial NCAA Tournament Reveal..
In the initial reveal of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, UCLA, South Carolina, Texas, and Notre Dame were awarded No. 1 seeds, setting the stage for an exciting March Madness.
UCLA: The Top Seed
UCLA earned the coveted No. 1 overall seed, placing them in the Spokane Regional. Their bracket includes formidable teams such as No. 2 seed LSU, No. 3 seed Duke, and No. 4 seed Tennessee. The Bruins’ coach, Cori Close, expressed pride in the team’s performance, noting, “That’s always where you want to be when you have a team like this is try to earn a No. 1 seed” .
South Carolina: A Strong Contender
South Carolina secured a No. 1 seed in the Birmingham Regional. Their bracket features No. 2 seed N.C. State, along with TCU and Oklahoma. The Gamecocks’ inclusion underscores their consistent excellence in the SEC .
Texas: A Competitive Force
Texas also received a No. 1 seed in the Birmingham Regional, joining South Carolina. Their bracket includes No. 2 seed UConn, North Carolina, and Ohio State. The Longhorns’ selection was bolstered by 10 Quadrant 1 victories, surpassing Notre Dame’s six, which contributed to their higher seeding .
Notre Dame: A Notable Presence
Notre Dame was placed as a No. 1 seed in the Spokane Regional, alongside UCLA. Their bracket features No. 2 seed USC, Kansas State, and Kentucky. A potential Elite Eight matchup could showcase standout players like JuJu Watkins of USC and Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo, highlighting the tournament’s depth of talent .
Tournament Outlook
The 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament promises to be highly competitive, with these top seeds leading the charge. Fans can anticipate thrilling matchups and potential upsets as teams vie for a spot in the Final Four, set to take place in Tampa, Florida. The initial seeding has set the stage for what could be one of the most unpredictable and exciting tournaments in recent memory .
