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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