Let the second round commence!

The 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament will continue on Sunday with eight games spread throughout the day, each featuring teams desperate to survive the first weekend and advance to the Sweet 16 and beyond.

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The two biggest teams in action on Sunday, at least in terms of seeding, are UCLA and South Carolina. The Bruins and Gamecocks will take on No. 8 seed Richmond and No. 9 seed Indiana, respectively. Elsewhere, Georgia Amoore and No. 4 seed Kentucky will face off against No. 5 seed Kansas State, while Hannah Hidalgo and Notre Dame take on No. 6 seed Michigan.

Elsewhere, Kim Caldwell and No. 5 seed Tennessee will look to get back to the Sweet 16 against No. 4 seed Ohio State after the Vols missed out last year.

FOLLOW THE MADNESS: NCAA women’s basketball scores, schedules, teams and more.

Follow along for live scores, bracket updates and more from Sunday’s second-round action:

Women’s March Madness games today

• (2) Duke vs. (10) Oregon | noon | ESPN (Fubo)
• (3) Notre Dame vs. (6) Michigan | 1 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
• (4) Kentucky vs. (5) Kansas State | 2 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
• (1) South Carolina vs (9) Indiana | 3 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
• (4) Baylor vs. (5) Ole Miss | 4 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
• (2) TCU vs. (7) Louisville | 6 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
• (4) Ohio State vs. (5) Tennessee | 8 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
• (1) UCLA vs. (8) Richmond | 10 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)

Deja Kelly shining for Oregon vs Duke

Deja Kelly is off to a hot start for Oregon with nine points as the Ducks lead Duke 22-15 at the media timeout in the second quarter. Kelly is shooting 5 of 6 from the field. The Blue Devils are shooting just 6 of 21 from the field.

Oregon leads Duke 12-9 after first quarter

Defense wins the day in the first quarter in the Oregon-Duke matchup. The Ducks lead 12-9 after one quarter that saw the teams combine for 11 turnovers.

Oregon jumps out to lead

Oregon is leading 7-2 at the first media timeout with 4:42 left in the first quarter. The Blue Devils are on a 3:05 scoring drought and have three turnovers already.

Duke, Oregon tip off

And we’re off! No. 2 Duke and No. 10 Oregon tip off the action from a day full of action in the 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament.

When does first game tip off?

We’re less than 10 minutes from the first tip of the day, as No. 2 seed Duke hosts No. 10 seed Oregon from Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.

Best games to watch from second round

Let’s be honest: Not all games are created equal, even in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Here’s a look at the best games to watch from the second round, courtesy of Cydney Henderson of the USA TODAY Sports Network:

• Spokane Region 1: No. 3 LSU vs. No. 6 Florida State
• Birmingham Region 2: No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 9 Indiana
• Birmingham Region 3: No. 2 TCU vs. No. 7 Louisville
• Spokane Region 4: No. 4 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Kansas State

For a full rundown of games, including players to watch and more in-depth analysis, click here.

Women’s March Madness winners, losers

Winners and losers have already emerged from the 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament. UConn looks ready to contend for a national championship. USC star JuJu Watkins was hurt in the first round. Who else finds themselves in the winners and losers’ brackets? Find out more here.

Hailey Van Lith to reunite with Louisville

One of the biggest matchups of Sunday’s second-round action will pit No. 2 TCU vs. No. 7 seed Louisville at 6 p.m. on ESPN. Van Lith, of course, began her career with the Cardinals before transferring to LSU in 2023-24. She transferred again following the season, and has seen greater growth with the Horned Frogs.

Here’s more on her transfer from Louisville and LSU.

Women’s March Madness upset predictions for Round 2

Upsets are why fans are glued to their TV screens during March Madness. The South Dakota Jackrabbits provided a major jolt for fans with their upset over Oklahoma State. There are more chances for upsets as the competition stiffens in the second round. See what USA TODAY’s Meghan Hall predicted for the second round here.

South Carolina women’s basketball vs. Indiana picks, predictions, odds

No. 1 seed South Carolina and No. 9 seed Indiana will face off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday. For picks, predictions and odds on the matchup — which also pits friends Te-Hina Paopao and Sydney Parrish against each other — check out the USA TODAY Sports Network.

Women’s March Madness predictions

Looking for some early insight to Sunday’s second-round games? Check out expert picks and predictions from the USA TODAY Sports Network here:

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Where to watch Women’s March Madness

• TV channels: ESPN | ABC
• Streaming: March Madness Live | Fubo (free trial)

Sunday’s second-round action will air across ESPN and ABC. Streaming options for those with a valid cable login include March Madness Live. Otherwise, Fubo covers the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial.

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