The first weekend of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is in the books, and let’s just say: the chaos was limited, but the stats were anything but boring. While early-round upsets were scarce—only two 10-seeds advanced, and no team seeded 11 or lower won a game—top programs made sure fans had plenty to talk about. If you like offense, records were falling like three-pointers at shootaround. If you like defense, a couple of teams basically shut off the scoreboard.

Scoring Outbursts and All #1 Seeds Still In It

Six schools—UConn, LSU, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas—each scored over 100 points in their first-round games which is unheard of in the college game. So unheard of that it’s never happened before in women’s NCAA tournament history. It was a full-on points parade.

Meanwhile, USC and Duke turned their first-round games into defensive clinics, holding their opponents to just 25 points apiece. That’s tied for the second-lowest total in tournament history. For context, some WNBA players average more than that. Not to be outdone, Oklahoma collected a tournament-record 72 rebounds, which feels less like basketball and more like spring cleaning under the basket. That’ll happen in the early rounds.

The dominance of top seeds has made one thing clear: the Round of 32 is going to be a battle of giants. All four No. 1 seeds—South Carolina, UCLA, USC, and Texas—cruised through their openers. South Carolina made their point loud and clear with a 60-point win, 12 threes, and a bench that contributed 66 points. That’s more than some teams score with their entire roster. This led to some conversation that the lack of upsets may be an issue in women’s basketball?

UConn showed off its depth with a 103-34 demolition of Arkansas State, and Azzi Fudd looked dialed in—draining six threes and dishing out seven assists. Not bad for someone returning from injury. Even teams with shakier starts found their groove. TCU stumbled early against FDU but rolled by 22 once Sedona Prince and Hailey Van Lith (she’s still in college!?) settled in. Duke didn’t even let Lehigh breathe, forcing 30 turnovers and turning defense into a straight-up art form. And while Texas allowed a surprising 61 points to William & Mary, the Longhorns still hung 105 on the board and looked every bit like a top contender.

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So what’s next? The Sweet 16 is stacked with heavyweight matchups, and some serious talent is on display. With JuJu Watkins’ sad season ending ACL injury, we’ll see how USC competes without her, and second-round games like TCU vs. Louisville or NC State vs. Kansas promise more fireworks. Yes, we might be short on underdog magic so far, but with these squads heating up, expect more jaw-dropping plays—and at least one buzzer-beater that makes you spill your drink.

In short, it’s been a tournament where history books got updates, the big dogs barked early, and the rest of us are just trying to keep our brackets intact.

These Printable Women’s NCAA Tournament Brackets for 2025 offer a convenient way to follow the tournament. The layouts are straightforward, allowing for easy tracking of game results as the competition progresses. For the image bracket immediately about, download and print Women’s NCAA sweet 16 bracket in PDF.

Whether you prefer a simple bracket or one with designated spaces for each team, these Printable Women’s NCAA Tournament Brackets for 2025 are designed to help you stay engaged with the event. In addition to these printable versions, there is also an Excel version available, providing flexibility in how you choose to follow the tournament.