The 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket is set and the South Carolina Gamecocks look to build on their dynasty after winning two championships in three seasons. This edition features the Gamecocks as a top seed in the Birmingham 2 region, where they’ll face tough competition from SEC rivals and ACC teams.

Despite challenges, the Gamecocks are favorites to clinch the title in this year’s tournament. The UCLA Bruins, also top seeds, aim for their first appearance in the Final Four, competing fiercely within the Spokane 1 region. With the tournament underway, analysts predict several potential Cinderella stories that could surprise many.

As always, expert insights play a critical role in navigating bracket predictions. Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai from SportsLine break down possible upsets. Having a proven success record, they emphasize strategic picks to leverage during each stage of the tournament. To get their full picks and insights, visit SportsLine.

Teams to Watch

• USC Trojans led by JuJu Watkins, a rising star aiming for the title in the Spokane 4 region.
• South Carolina Gamecocks, under the leadership of Dawn Staley, are poised for another historic run.
• Texas Longhorns, guided by Madison Booker, hold the fourth top seed and plan to capitalize on their impressive season.

With this year’s tournament structure revealing a blend of experienced and fresh talent, keep an eye out for unexpected outcomes and strategic gameplay.