Champ Week 2025: Predicting the Champions and Auto Bids in NCAA Women's Basketball
Explore predictions for the winners of all 31 NCAA women's basketball conference tournaments in Champ Week 2025, with insights on teams to watch.
Champ Week 2025 is here, and with it comes the excitement of 31 conference tournaments determining automatic bids to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Over the next 13 days, teams will battle for conference supremacy, momentum, and a spot in the Big Dance. Here’s a breakdown of the top contenders and predictions for each conference:
Key Conference Tournament Matchups
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Ohio Valley Conference (March 8, 4 p.m. ET, ESPN+)
- Tennessee Tech: Riding a 14-game win streak, the Golden Eagles are the favorites.
- Eastern Illinois: With the OVC’s best defense, they could pull off an upset.
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Atlantic Coast Conference (March 9, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Notre Dame: Hannah Hidalgo and the Irish aim for back-to-back titles.
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Southeastern Conference (March 9, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- South Carolina: Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks continue their SEC dominance.
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Big Ten Conference (March 9, 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS)
- USC: Led by JuJu Watkins, the Trojans are rolling into the postseason.
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West Coast Conference (March 11, 4 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
- Portland: The Pilots look to make it three straight wins over Gonzaga in the WCC final.
Tournament Insights
- South Carolina remains the team to beat in the SEC, with four of the past five tournament titles.
- Notre Dame’s resurgence after back-to-back losses makes them a strong contender in the ACC.
- USC’s depth and cohesion, led by JuJu Watkins, make them the favorite in the Big Ten.
Final Thoughts
Champ Week is a thrilling time for NCAA women’s basketball, with teams fighting for their seasons and a shot at March Madness. Stay tuned for all the action and drama as the tournament unfolds.
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