And with that it’s down to a field of 66 as Iowa State and Southern have advanced to the first round of the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament.
On Wednesday, the Cyclones held off Princeton, 68-63, led by Audi Crooks, one of last year’s tournament sensations. Crooks had a game-high 27 points while Addy Brown added 22, overcoming Princeton’s balanced attack that featured four players scoring in double figures. Iowa State advances to face Michigan.
In the first game, Southern had an easier time with their opponent in securing a 68-56 win over UC San Diego. Soniyah Reed led all scorers with 24 points as the Jaguars now advance to face UCLA, the overall No. 1 overall seed.
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First Four action continues Thursday as 11-seeds Columbia and Washington will battle for the chance to play West Virginia. And in the nightcap, High Point will take on William & Mary for the right to play another No. 1 seed in the Texas Longhorns.
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Where to watch the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament First Four
When: Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20
Where: Multiple locations
TV: ESPNU, ESPN2
Streaming: fubo
Follow: CBS Sports app
First Four
Wednesday, March 19
| (11) Iowa State 68, (11) Princeton 63 — Birmingham 3 | South Bend, Indiana | ||
| (16) Southern 68, (16) UC San Diego 56 — Seattle 4 | Los Angeles |
Thursday, March 20
| 7 p.m. | (11) Washington vs. (11) Columbia — Birmingham 2 | Chapel Hill, N.C. | ESPN2 |
| 9 p.m. | (16) William & Mary vs. (16) High Point — Birmingham 3 | Austin, Texas | ESPN2 |
