Sun Mar 23 14:50:00 UTC 2025: **Women’s March Madness Sees Record-Breaking Round of 64**
**Los Angeles, CA** – The Women’s NCAA Tournament’s Round of 64 delivered thrilling upsets and record-breaking performances on Saturday. Sixteen games showcased the talent and intensity of women’s college basketball, leaving fans captivated.
Top seeds like UConn, led by Paige Bueckers, Oklahoma (Reagan Beers), USC (JuJu Watkins), and Texas (Madison Booker) secured convincing victories, advancing to the second round. However, the day’s biggest surprise was the sheer offensive firepower: six games saw winning teams surpass 100 points, setting a new March Madness record.
Several standout individual performances highlighted the day. LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson scored 22 points, while Aneesah Morrow contributed a double-double. Texas’ Madison Booker also notched a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds in their dominant win. Florida State’s Ta’Niya Latson led her team with 28 points in their first-round victory. South Dakota State’s Brooklyn Meyer led her team to an upset victory over Oklahoma State. And USC’s JuJu Watkins, despite suffering a rolled ankle and wrist injury, still managed a game-high 22 points.
Other notable results included Maryland’s narrow escape against Norfolk State, and North Carolina’s dominant second-half performance against Oregon State. No. 10 seed South Dakota State pulled off an upset, defeating No. 7 Oklahoma State. Meanwhile, No. 2 seed UConn cruised to a victory over Arkansas State, winning 103-34.
The tournament saw its share of drama, including a technical foul called on Mississippi State’s Jerkaila Jordan for excessive celebration. Watkins’ injury status will be monitored closely, while the performances of several underdogs kept fans on the edge of their seats. The excitement continues as teams move into the next round of the tournament. The championship game is set for April 6th at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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