This past season had some of the best and most exciting women’s college basketball games. From buzzer-beaters to big-time performances by star players, these games had fans on the edge of their seats. Whether it was a close win, a surprising upset, or a big moment in the tournament, each game on this list stood out.
Here are the top 10 games of the 2024-25 season.
Top 10 Women’s College Basketball Games of the Season
10. Liberty vs. Kentucky (March 21)
In the matchup between Liberty and Kentucky, Georgia Amoore shone with a 34-point performance, showing off her deep shooting and crafty drives. Liberty’s offense ran through her, using pick-and-rolls and isolation plays to create scoring chances. Despite Kentucky’s likely use of double-teams and physical defense, Amoore couldn’t be stopped.
The close game suggests Liberty’s supporting cast chipped in with key rebounds or defensive stops, while Kentucky relied on its depth and athleticism to keep pace. Amoore’s performance proved Liberty can compete with top teams and highlighted her as a rising star.
Final Score: Kentucky 79, Liberty 78
9. South Carolina vs. Texas (Feb. 9)
Texas edged out South Carolina in a thrilling, down-to-the-wire battle filled with intensity and talent. Madison Booker led the way for Texas with 20 points and 11 rebounds, making clutch plays down the stretch. The win snapped South Carolina’s 57-game SEC regular-season winning streak, marking a statement victory for the Longhorns.
Final Score: Texas 66, South Carolina 62
8. LSU vs. Washington (Nov. 25)
LSU pulled out a hard-fought win over Washington in a game that came down to the final seconds. Aneesah Morrow led with 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Flau’jae Johnson added 19 points and 4 steals. Clutch plays in the closing moments helped LSU survive and secure the victory.
Washington pushed LSU throughout, showing toughness on both ends of the floor. But LSU’s experience and playmaking under pressure proved to be the difference.
Final Score: LSU 68, Washington 67
7. USC vs. UConn (Dec. 21)
In a high-stakes rematch, JuJu Watkins outshined Paige Bueckers in a showdown of All-American stars, leading USC to a statement win over UConn. Watkins finished with 25 points and came up big late, including a key assist and clutch free throws in the final minute.
Despite blowing an 18-point lead, the Trojans held on, thanks to strong defense and timely plays. Bueckers had 22 points, but USC’s poise under pressure and Watkins’ star power proved to be the difference in this thrilling top-10 clash.
Final Score: USC 72, UConn 70
6. South Carolina vs. Maryland (Sweet 16)
South Carolina edged past Maryland in a tightly contested Sweet 16 battle to advance to the Elite Eight. MiLaysia Fulwiley led the way with 23 points, including a go-ahead layup with just over two minutes remaining. Chloe Kitts added 15 points and 11 rebounds, while South Carolina’s defense and unselfish play proved key down the stretch.
Final Score: South Carolina 71, Maryland 67
5. South Carolina vs. Duke (Elite 8)
South Carolina won a hard-fought battle against Duke to secure a spot in the Final Four. Strong defense and clutch plays down the stretch proved to be the difference. Chloe Kitts led the way with 14 points, and other key contributors stepped up to help the perennial powerhouse hold off Duke’s upset bid.
Despite being the underdog, Duke pushed South Carolina to the limit, with Toby Fournier scoring a game-high 18 points and the team dominating the offensive glass in the second quarter. But South Carolina’s resilience and late-game execution helped them close it out.
Final Score: South Carolina 54, Duke 50
4. USC vs. UCLA (Conference Championship)
UCLA rallied from a double-digit halftime deficit to claim its first conference title since 2006, showcasing poise and toughness against top-seeded USC. Lauren Betts led the way with 17 points and a full stat line, while Kiki Rice and Londynn Jones made key plays down the stretch.
The Bruins’ defense dominated the fourth quarter, holding USC without a field goal for nearly nine minutes, sealing a historic win in their first Big Ten season.
Final Score: UCLA 72, USC 67
3. Alabama vs. Maryland (Regional 2)
Alabama’s season ended in heartbreaking fashion Monday night as the Crimson Tide fell to Maryland in double overtime of the NCAA Tournament second round. Sarah Ashlee Barker delivered a historic performance, scoring a school-record 45 points, nearly leading her team to its first Sweet 16 appearance since 1998.
Barker’s dominant night helped Alabama build a large second-half lead, but Maryland rallied to force overtime. Barker hit three clutch free throws to extend the game again, but the Terrapins pulled ahead late. Alabama closes the year with a 24-9 record, capping a strong season led by one of the most memorable performances in program history.
Final Score: Maryland 111, Alabama 108
2. TCU vs. Notre Dame (Sweet 16)
Hailey Van Lith led TCU to a big win over Notre Dame, helping her third college team reach the Elite Eight. She scored 26 points, continuing her strong tournament play alongside Sedona Prince, who added 21.
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Notre Dame struggled to slow TCU’s offense and couldn’t recover despite double-digit efforts from Liatu King, Hannah Hidalgo, and Olivia Miles.
The loss marked the final college game for several key Irish seniors, closing out a successful season with a tough finish.
Final Score: TCU 71, Notre Dame 62
1. UConn vs. South Carolina (National Championship)
UCONN WINS THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆🐺
Huskies get their 12th title and first since 2016 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Ji5kdaO1mF
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 6, 2025
In her final college game, Paige Bueckers led UConn to a national title in a dominant win over South Carolina. She, Azzi Fudd, and Sarah Strong powered the Huskies to their 12th championship, closing out an emotional and memorable season. South Carolina, the defending champs, couldn’t find a rhythm offensively and struggled to keep up.
Final Score: South Carolina 82, UConn 59
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