The NCAA Women’s Sweet 16 features some unexpected teams, with No. 7 and two No. 5 seeds advancing in an intense competition, setting up intriguing No. 2 vs. No. 3 seed matchups.

By the Numbers
  • No. 7 Duke upset No. 2 Ohio State in the Round of 32.
  • No. 5 Colorado and No. 5 Baylor triumphed over No. 4 seeds to advance.
Yes, But

Top teams like Stanford and Iowa have faced challenges, suggesting tough competition ahead.

State of Play
  • Exciting potential Elite Eight matchups on the horizon.
  • Notre Dame, USC, and Texas led by standout freshmen players.
What's Next

Watch out for standout players like Hidalgo, Watkins, and Booker continuing to shine in the Sweet 16 matchups.

Bottom Line

The NCAA Women’s Sweet 16 showcases a mix of top seeds and underdogs with emerging talents set to make their mark in the next round of intense competition.