The excitement is building as the women’s college basketball season approaches the end of the regular season. With just days to go until March and the NCAA selection process, teams strive for conference championships and better tournament seeds. Key matchups this week will shape the outcomes for teams aiming for at-large bids and others that require a strong performance to stay relevant in the selection talk.

Who will secure the fourth No. 1 seed?

Among the top teams, UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas remain strong contenders for top seeding as they approach the NCAA Tournament. Texas has their work cut out for them this week against Georgia and Alabama while maintaining their current spot on the bracket.

Key matches to watch:

• Tennessee at No. 6 LSU (Feb. 26, 6:00 PM ET)
• No. 24 Alabama at No. 5 Vanderbilt (Feb. 26, 7:30 PM ET)
• No. 23 Georgia at No. 4 Texas (Feb. 26, 10:00 PM ET)
• No. 5 Vanderbilt at Tennessee (Mar. 1, 2:00 PM ET)

“Aubrey Galvan cannot be shaken.” (Vanderbilt WBB, Feb. 22, 2026) -- Translation: Aubrey Galvan shows resilience and confidence.

ACC bubble teams in focus

The ACC has shown fluctuations this season, with only a couple of teams seemingly secured for tournament hosting. Middle-tier teams have sprung surprises in recent competitions, making this an important week for them as they jostle for position and potential bids.

Key matches:

• No. 21 UNC at Virginia (Feb. 26, 7:00 PM ET)

“HANNAH KOHN CALLS GAME!!!!!!!” (Clemson WBB, Feb. 22, 2026) -- Translation: Hannah Kohn's performance seals the game for Clemson.

Double bye considerations in Big Ten

As the Big Ten prepares for its tournament, teams are hustling not just for wins but also for advantageous seeds as they march towards the ultimate prize. Key contests this week could determine the final standings and who gets the coveted double bye.

Key matches:

• No. 8 Michigan at No. 13 Ohio State (Feb. 25, 8:00 PM ET)

“Outright B1G champs 🙌” (Big Ten WBB, Feb. 22, 2026) -- Translation: UCLA claims the conference title.

At-large bids in mid-major leagues

Aside from the power conferences, focus shifts to mid-major leagues like the Summit and Atlantic 10 where teams are striving for at-large bids in the NCAA Tournament. Richmond’s struggles and North Dakota State’s unbeaten record position both teams favorably as they navigate their league tournaments.

Key matches:

• Rhode Island at Richmond (Feb. 25, 7:00 PM ET)

“23 straight Bison dubs!” (NDSU WBB, Feb. 21, 2026) -- Translation: North Dakota State achieves the longest win streak in league history.