The women’s March Madness Round of 64 continues with an exciting Saturday featuring 16 games throughout the day, keeping women’s basketball fans on the edge of their seats.

The day’s action kicks off with a highly anticipated matchup between no. 11 seed Murray State and No. 6 seed Iowa. This game is set to be a thrilling start to the day, with Murray State making their second appearance in the NCAA Tournament and their first since 2008, up against formidable Iowa, which is making its sixth consecutive appearance in the tournament and has reached the national championship game in the last two seasons.

Throughout the day, the UConn Huskies led by Paige Bueckers, the Oklahoma Sooners with Reagan Beers, the USC Trojans under JuJu Watkins, and the Texas Longhorns, guided by Madison Booker, will all take the court. These teams are filled with determination, hoping to kick off their NCAA Tournament journey on a strong note.

Stay tuned for all the women’s March Madness action on Saturday as teams battle it out in the crucial Round of 64.

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Alabama and Green Bay underway

No. 5 Alabama and No. 12 Green Bay have tipped off, with the Crimson Tide taking a slim lead at the end of the first quarter. Alabama leads Green Bay 19-17 as the second quarter begins.

No. 6 Iowa cruises to the second round

The No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the No. 11 Murray State Racers 90-57, advancing to the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Ava Heiden led the scoring for the Hawkeyes, contributing 15 points and seven rebounds. Hannah Stuelk and Sydney Affolter combined for 22 points, aiding in the Hawkeyes’ victory in the first round.

Iowa extends lead by 30 in the final minute

The No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes are dominating No. 11 Murray State 88-56 in the final minutes, ensuring their March Madness journey continues while sending the Racers home early from the tournament.

UConn running away with it early

The No. 2seed UConn Huskies are making a strong statement in the first quarter against the No. 15 seed Arkansas State Red Wolves, finishing the quarter with a score of 34-5. Both Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd contributed significantly, scoring 13 points each in the first quarter.

UConn-Arkansas State is underway

The No. 2 seed UConn Huskies are facing off against the No. 15 seed Arkansas State Red Wolves, and the Huskies have come out strong, quickly building an early double-digit lead in the first quarter. With 6:56 remaining in the first quarter, UConn leads Arkansas State 13-2.

Murray State’s Katelyn Young exits the game

Katelyn Young was helped off the court early in the third quarter due to what appeared to be a foot injury. She had scored six points and grabbed seven rebounds in the first half of the game against Iowa.

Iowa leads Murray State at the half

The No. 6 seed Iowa Hawkeyes lead the Murray State Racers 42-30 at halftime. Ava Heiden came off the bench to contribute 13 points, while Lucy Olson finished the first half with 12 points and six assists.

Murray State keeps it close against Iowa

No. 11 Murray State continues to battle against No. 6 Iowa, with Ava Learn leading the Racers by scoring six points and grabbing ten rebounds. Lucy Olsen is leading the Hawkeyes with ten points and six assists. Iowa holds a 33-26 lead over Murray State with just two minutes remaining in the second quarter.

Iowa up by 6 in the first quarter

No. 6 seed Iowa is leading No. 11 seed Murray State 18-12 at the end of the first quarter in the first matchup of the day.

Saturday’s women’s first round underway

Saturday’s women’s NCAA tournament round of 64 has begun with No. 11 Murray State going up against No. 6 Iowa. The next game of the day will feature No. 15 Arkansas facing No. 2 UConn at 1 p.m. ET on ABC.

What time are March Madness games today?

Women’s March Madness continues Saturday with another 16 games slated throughout the day. The action kicks off with No. 11 Murray State taking on No. 6 Iowa at 12 p.m. ET. The first-round concludes with No. 14 San Diego State vs. No. 3 LSU at 10:10 p.m. ET.

How to watch March Madness Friday: TV, streaming coverage 

• TV channels: Coverage across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN News
• Live stream: March Madness Live | ESPN app | Fubo

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When is the Women’s Final Four?

The women’s NCAA Tournament comes to a close starting on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. with the second semifinal starting 30 minutes after the first game ends. Both games will be held at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

The championship game will take place two days later on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena.

Must-see Women’s March Madness Games today

No. 6 Iowa vs. No. 11 Murray State

Time, TV: Saturday, 12 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)

Murray State has the leading scoring offense in the nation (87.8 ppg) and averages 10.2 3-pointers per game. Speaking of threes, Iowa’s Lucy Olsen is averaging a career-high 36% from beyond the arc. Look forward to a high-scoring game. Look forward to a high-scoring game. — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY

If you like points, be sure to tune into this one. Murray State, led by Katelyn Young, averages almost 90 points per game. Iowa will have to score a lot to fend off the Racers. — Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser

No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 South Dakota State

Time, TV: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2

Oklahoma State had a great season but it faces a Jackrabbit team that knows how to win in March. South Dakota State has shown it is capable of playing against top teams, and the Cowgirls have a tough test awaiting them. — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY

These two teams have done a lot of winning this season and the Jackrabbits have hung around with top competition this season and could pull the upset on Saturday. — Maxwell Donaldson, Gadsden Times

No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 10 Harvard

Time, TV: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. | ESPNews (Fubo)

Harmoni Turner is a three-level scorer with a signature three-point shot that’s hard to defend. Teams have struggled to contain her, making Michigan State a prime candidate for the upset list. — Meghan Hall, For The Win

Harmoni Turner is one of the best guards in the nation, and she just might lead Harvard to an upset on Saturday. — Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel

No. 8 Cal vs No. 9 Mississippi State

Time, TV: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)

Both teams hung with top talent late in the regular season (MSU almost beat Texas, Cal lost by 9 to Notre Dame) but both also have some interesting losses. Sam Purcell and his Bulldogs have a lot of heart, but can they stop five scorers from Cal who are averaging 11 or more points per game? — Lulu Kesin, Greenville News

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What channel is March Madness on?

Coverage for Saturday’s Day 2 action will be broadcast The 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament will air on the ESPN family of networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNews. ABC will also carry two games today. You can also watch the conclusion of the first round via streaming options: March Madness Live, ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial subscription to new users.

Women’s March Madness odds

March Madness championship odds, according to BetMGM. Odds as of Friday, March 21.

Here’s a full look at the favorites to win the women’s tournament, everyone who sits at better odds than +5000.

• South Carolina (+220)
• UConn (+240)
• UCLA (+550)
• Texas (+700)
• USC (+700)
• Notre Dame (+1100)
• NC State (+3500)
• LSU (+5000)
• Duke (+5000)
• TCU (+5000)

Women’s March Madness 2025 expert predictions

USA TODAY experts set their picks ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Here is who they picked to win the national championship.

• Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: UConn over Duke
• Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: USC over South Carolina
• Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: South Carolina over UCLA
• Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: South Carolina over UConn
• Lulu Kesin, Greenville News: South Carolina over UConn
• Meghan Hall, For The Win: South Carolina over USC
• Mike Sykes, For The Win: UConn over South Carolina
• Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: UConn over Notre Dame
• Maxwell Donaldson, Gadsden Times: UConn over South Carolina
• Jenna Ortiz, Arizona Republic: UConn over South Carolina

Norfolk State on a tear entering NCAAs

No. 13 Norfolk State enters today’s game against No. 4 Maryland on a 19-game win streak and a 30-4 overall record. The Spartans earned their third consecutive trip to March Madness and reached 30 wins for the second time in school history.

The team is led by guard Diamond Johnson, a graduate student who averages 19 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists. Johnson, who transferred from NC State two seasons ago, says she’s proud to show the world what HBCU basketball is all about. It’s not just Norfolk State, Johnson says, after watching Southern beat San Diego in Wednesday’s play-in game.

“HBCU’s we kind of like the underdog. Like you said, the SWAC, the MEAC, not a lot people know about a lot of HBCUs,” she said Friday. “It’s not just for us, it’s for literally every HBCU in the world and even just mid-majors that don’t get the recognition that I feel like they should.”— Roxanna Scott

Women’s March Madness printable bracket

• Click here to print your 2025 NCAA women’s tournament printable bracket

2025 NCAA women’s tournament bracket: Schedule, scores and results

All times Eastern.

Wednesday, March 19 (First Four)

Thursday, March 20 (First Four)

Friday, March 21 (First Round/Round of 64)

Saturday, March 22 (First Round/Round of 64)

• No. 6 Iowa vs. No. 11 Murray State, 12 p.m.| ESPN
• No. 2 UConn vs. No. 15 Arkansas State, 1 p.m. | ABC
• No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 12 Green Bay, 1:30 p.m. | ESPN2
• No. 2 NC State vs. No. 15 Vermont, 2 p.m. | ESPN
• No. 6 West Virginia vs. No. 11 Columbia 2 p.m. | ESPNews
• No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 FGCU, 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU
• No. 1 Southern California vs. No. 16 UNC Greensboro, 3 p.m. | ABC
• No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 South Dakota State, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2
• No. 4 Maryland vs. No. 13 Norfolk State, 4 p.m. | ESPN
• No. 3 North Carolina vs. No. 14 Oregon State, 4:30 p.m. | ESPNU
• No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 10 Harvard, 4:30 p.m. | ESPNews
• No. 8 California vs. No. 9 Mississippi State, 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2
• No. 8 Illinois vs. No. 9 Creighton, 7:15 p.m. | ESPNews
• No. 6 Florida State vs. No. 11 George Mason, 7:45 p.m. | ESPN2
• No. 1 Texas vs. No. 16 William & Mary, 9:45 p.m. | ESPN2
• No. 3 LSU vs. No. 14 San Diego State, 10:15 p.m. | ESPN

Sunday, March 23 (Second Round/Round of 32)

Monday, March 24 (Second Round/Round of 32)

Friday, March 28 (Sweet 16)

• TBD vs. TBD, 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
• TBD vs. TBD, 5 p.m. | ESPN
• TBD vs. TBD, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
• TBD vs. TBD, 10 p.m. | ESPN

Saturday, March 29 (Sweet 16)

• TBD vs. TBD, 1 p.m. | ABC
• TBD vs. TBD, 3:30 p.m. | ABC
• TBD vs. TBD, 5:30 p.m. | ABC
• TBD vs. TBD, 8 p.m. | ESPN

Sunday, March 30 (Elite Eight)

• TBD vs. TBD, 1 p.m. | ABC
• TBD vs. TBD, 3 p.m. | ABC

Monday, March 31 (Elite Eight)

• TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
• TBD vs. TBD, 9 p.m. | ESPN

Friday, April 4 (Final Four)

• TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
• TBD vs. TBD, 9:30 p.m. | ESPN

Sunday, April 6 (National Championship game)

• TBD vs. TBD, 3 p.m. | ABC

Women’s March Madness upset predictions: Cinderella team predictions

Ahead of the NCAA Tournament, USA TODAY experts highlight several potential bracket busters. Here is who they picked.

• No. 13 Grand Canyon
• No. 12 Green Bay
• No. 10 Harvard
• No. 7 Vanderbilt
• No. 6 Florida State
• No. 6 Michigan
• No. 5 Tennessee

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When is the Women’s Final Four?

The women’s NCAA Tournament comes to a close starting on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. with the second semifinal starting 30 minutes after the first game ends. Both games will be held at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

The championship game will take place two days later on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena.

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