NCAA Women's March Madness 2025: Thrilling Day 1 Highlights, Live Scores, and Expert Analysis
Stay updated with all the action from Day 1 of the NCAA Women's March Madness 2025. Follow live scores, game highlights, and expert analysis from ESPN.

NCAA Women's March Madness 2025 Day 1 Recap
The excitement of March Madness is in full swing as Day 1 of the NCAA Women's tournament kicked off with 16 thrilling games. Here’s a breakdown of the action, scores, and key takeaways from the opening day.
Live Updates and Scores
- (8) Indiana vs. (9) Utah: The game tipped off at 1:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Both teams showcased strong defensive plays.
- (14) Stephen F. Austin vs. (3) Notre Dame: A 2 p.m. ET start on ESPN saw Notre Dame dominate with their offensive strategies.
- (12) Fairfield vs. (5) Kansas State: At 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPNEWS, Kansas State's cohesive team play led them to a comfortable win.
Key Takeaways
- South Carolina's Dominance: (1) South Carolina faced (16) Tennessee Tech at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN, showcasing why they are the top seed.
- Baylor's Strong Start: (4) Baylor took on (13) Grand Canyon at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU, demonstrating their championship pedigree.
Friday's Full Schedule
Matchup | Time (ET) | Channel |
---|---|---|
(8) Indiana vs. (9) Utah | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN2 |
(14) Stephen F. Austin vs. (3) Notre Dame | 2 p.m. | ESPN |
(12) Fairfield vs. (5) Kansas State | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNEWS |
(12) FDU vs. (2) TCU | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2 |
(13) Grand Canyon vs. (4) Baylor | 3:30 p.m. | ESPNU |
(16) Tennessee Tech vs. (1) South Carolina | 4 p.m. | ESPN |
(13) Montana State vs. (4) Ohio State | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2 |
(10) Oregon vs. (7) Vanderbilt | 5:30 p.m. | ESPNEWS |
(10) Nebraska vs. (7) Louisville | 6 p.m. | ESPN |
(12) Ball State vs. (5) Ole Miss | 6 p.m. | ESPNU |
(9) Georgia Tech vs. (8) Richmond | 7:30 p.m. | ESPNEWS |
(12) South Florida vs. (5) Tennessee | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
(15) Lehigh vs. (2) Duke | 8 p.m. | ESPNU |
(16) Southern vs. (1) UCLA | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
Stay tuned for more updates, analysis, and live coverage from ESPN as the tournament progresses.
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