The 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament has reached the second day of the Elite Eight, with two No. 1 seeds—UCLA and South Carolina—already punching a ticket to the Final Four.
UConn, led by star Paige Bueckers, looks to conquer No. 1 seed USC, while TCU and Hailey Van Lith attempt to make the program’s first-ever Final Four with a game against in-state rival No. 1 seed Texas. Find out how to catch every moment on TV and streaming platforms today.
NCAA Women’s March Madness Elite 8: How to Watch, TV Channels & Live Stream
TV Channels
Monday’s Women’s Elite Eight games will both air on ESPN. Fans can tune in to ESPN’s family of networks for live coverage of the matchups.
Streaming Options
For cord-cutters, games can be streamed via Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Sling, and YouTube TV. ESPN+ subscribers will also have access to the matchups through the ESPN app.
Game Schedule – March 31, 2025
- No. 2 seed TCU vs. No. 1 seed Texas | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN
- No. 2 seed UConn vs. No. 1 seed USC | 9 p.m. ET | ESPN
One Seeds USC, Texas Prepare for Respective Elite Eight Showdowns
The No. 1 seed USC Trojans face a major challenge in the Elite Eight without star Juju Watkins, who was sidelined for the season last week after an ACL injury.
In her absence, freshmen Kennedy Smith and Avery Howell delivered against No. 5 seed Kansas State, securing USC’s spot in the regional final. Smith led with 19 points on 50% shooting, while Howell contributed 18 points and eight rebounds, hitting four three-pointers.
Their next test comes against UConn, the sport’s most decorated program. Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb praised her young players after Saturday’s win.
“They’re winners above everything else,” she said. “We’ve been stepping up all season in different ways, so I think we were really ready for the moment today.”
Meanwhile, Texas and TCU will clash in Birmingham with a Final Four berth on the line. Graduate guard Hailey Van Lith, who dropped 26 points in TCU’s win over No. 3 seed Notre Dame, leads the Horned Frogs.
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Van Lith previously eliminated Texas in 2023 while at Louisville, marking the only time under head coach Vic Schaefer that Texas failed to reach the Elite Eight.
Schaefer acknowledges the challenge but urges his team to stay composed.
“There’s so much on the line, but you’ve got to just go play,” he said. “You’ve got to relax. You’ve got to go play. It’s another game.”
Texas will rely on senior guard Rori Harmon and sophomore forward Madison Booker to counter TCU’s trio of Van Lith, Sedona Prince, and Madison Conner.
“I’m just ready to play. I’m ready to win,” Booker said.
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