Sun Nov 17 20:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Forget the NFL: Women’s College Basketball Delivers a Feast of Five Must-See Games

**November 17, 2024** – While the NFL may be on, basketball fans are in for a treat today as the NCAA Women’s basketball schedule boasts five captivating matchups featuring top-ranked teams and rising stars. Forget the gridiron; the hardwood is where the action is.

Leading the charge is the nation’s No. 1 team, South Carolina (3-0), facing an opponent (unspecified in the original text). All eyes will be on junior forward Chloe Kitts (19 points, 12 rebounds per game) and freshman Joyce Edwards, a 6’3″ forward with immense potential.

Also undefeated at 3-0, Notre Dame travels to play Lafayette. Their high-octane offense, averaging 100 points per game, is fueled by sophomore guard Hanna Hidalgo (23.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.3 steals per game) and the WNBA-bound duo of Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron. Keep an eye out for freshman Kate Koval, a 6’5″ forward.

Another exciting matchup features Belmont facing off against a high-scoring opponent (likely showcasing the rising star Jaloni Cambridge). Cambridge’s 31-point debut, combined with the scoring prowess of Chance Gray (19.5 points per game), makes this game a must-see.

UCLA’s size advantage, anchored by 6’7″ junior center Lauren Betts (22 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists per game), should dominate against Arkansas. Betts, along with 6’4″ Gabriella Jaquez and 6’3″ Timea Gardiner, presents a formidable challenge for the Razorbacks.

Finally, Texas’ high-scoring offense (averaging over 100 points) takes on DePaul. While expected to be a comfortable win, the Longhorns’ three outstanding freshmen – Justice Carlton, Bryanna Preston, and Jordan Lee – will be worth watching. Their combined talent promises a dazzling display of skill.

With a plethora of talented players and exciting matchups, today’s women’s college basketball games offer a compelling alternative to the NFL, showcasing the future of women’s basketball and the WNBA.

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