The ladies’s NCAA event is at the moment with 16 first-round video games. Prime seeds South Carolina and Texas host their video games this afternoon. Different notable matchups at the moment: Angel Reese and LSU additionally open their March Insanity slate at house with a late-afternoon contest, and Cameron Brink and Stanford are one among two evening caps tonight.
Ladies’s March Insanity video games are airing and streaming throughout ESPN’s household of channels. USA TODAY Sports activities will present the newest NCAA ladies’s event scores, highlights, upsets and extra all day. Comply with alongside.
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The place to look at ladies’s March Insanity
ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews and ABC carry video games within the first and second rounds, the Candy 16 and Elite Eight. ESPN will air Ultimate 4 video games. ABC will air the nationwide championship recreation. You may stream all of the video games within the ESPN app by logging in along with your TV supplier. This is tips on how to watch ladies’s March Insanity like a professional.
Upset watch: Louisville in hassle
Louisville trails Center Tennessee State 64-60 with a minute left to play. Louisville entered the day 14-0 in NCAA event first-round video games underneath coach Jeff Walz. The Cardinals have superior to the spherical of 16 in six consecutive seasons and is the one staff within the nation to have performed in every of the previous 5 Elite Eights.
However Louisville skidded into the NCAA event. It misplaced six of its final 11 video games, and barely obtained by Boston Faculty within the quarterfinals of the ACC event. After that recreation, coach Jeff Walz joked he was going to go to a bar earlier than getting again to work. “Hopefully it can make this recreation look rather a lot higher after I watch it on movie, blurry probably,” he stated.
The Cardinals misplaced to Notre Dame the next day, committing 20 turnovers for a second consecutive recreation. “We have to care. The ball has to matter. Each possession issues,” Walz stated after that recreation. “We’ll work for per week and a half on simply grinding that in and instilling that into them.”
Upset watch: Center Tennessee takes lead from Louisville
Center Tennessee State now has the entire momentum — and a lead towards Louisville. Once more, the Cardinals led this recreation 38-20.
Eleventh-seeded Center Tennessee State will take a 51-50 result in the fourth quarter towards No. 6 seed Louisville, which is having all types of fouling issues. Within the third quarter, the Blue Raiders made 5 of seven area objectives (4 of 4 three-pointers) and 10 of a whopping 13 free throw makes an attempt. And MTSU’s high participant, guard Savannah Wheeler, who has simply two factors within the first half, now has 16 factors.
Upset watch: Richmond leads Duke
No. 10 seed Richmond leads No. 7 Duke, 26-23, on the finish of the primary quarter. The Spiders shot the ball at a shocking equivalent clip: 5 for 7 from three level vary, 5 for 7 from two-point vary. That is 71.4% and a very completely different deal from what occurred when groups met earlier this season. After one quarter of that recreation, Duke led 18-9; it went on to win 83-53.
South Carolina star Te-Hina Paopao cheered on by father
Te-Hina Paopao had some very particular followers in attendance for South Carolina’s first-round recreation.
Her father, Paul, was watching her play in individual for the primary time since she transferred to South Carolina. Her dad and mom don’t wish to journey, and their house is evident throughout the nation in Oceanside, California.
Household is large for Paopao, and ESPN confirmed a clip of her emotional reunion together with her father forward of the sport. Additionally making the journey was cute niece, who can also be named Te-Hina. – Nancy Armour
Louisville lead slips away
Center Tennessee State, which trailed Louisville by 38-20 with 4 minutes left within the second quarter however closed the primary half on a 7-0 run, has continued to shut on the Cardinals early within the third quarter.
Louisville’s lead is right down to 44-40 with 4 minutes left within the third quarter. MTSU has made 3 of three three-pointers within the third quarter. – Steve Berkowitz
Seinfeld creator Larry David not March Insanity fan, however he is aware of Caitlin Clark
Larry David, who co-created Seinfeld and whose present “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” highlights his cringe-worthy antics, just isn’t a fan of March Insanity. Throughout an interview with Wealthy Eisen on Thursday, David stated he had sufficient groups to trace – he’s a fan of New York’s Knicks and Rangers.
“That is insane, I do not know something!” Larry David stated on a current look on “The Wealthy Eisen Present” when requested if he fills out a bracket.
“How a lot can I observe sports activities? I’m imagined to know who’s on Drake? It’s loopy! … I am unable to observe all these groups, how do individuals do it?” David asks incredulously. “I am unable to title one faculty participant. Not one. I am unable to offer you one title!”
To which Eisen responded, “Properly, I am certain you have seen Caitlin Clark.” David stated, “Sure! That is the one one. She’s the one one.” – Heather Tucker
South Carolina dominates, reserves rating 19 factors
Once more, all issues are relative in the event you’re a No. 16 seed making an attempt to cope with enjoying No. 1 seed and undefeated South Carolina on its house flooring. So whereas Presbyterian trails 38-20 halfway by the second quarter, take into account that Presbyterian scored a complete of 29 factors towards the Gamecocks in a recreation earlier this season. However — in additional proof of South Carolina’s depth, the Gamecocks’ reserves have scored 19 factors themselves.
South Carolina takes off vs. Presbyterian
South Carolina trying comfy in constructing a 15-8 lead with 3 1/2 minutes left within the first quarter. For Presbyterian, this can be a vital enchancment over what occurred within the groups’ assembly earlier this season. On the similar level in that recreation, South Carolina led 23-7.
Savannah Wheeler scores first basket for MTSU
With lower than a minute left within the first half, MTSU’s main scorer, Savannah Wheeler lastly will get her first basket of the sport. It is a part of a 7-0 run that has gotten the Blue Raiders again to inside 38-27.
No. 1 South Carolina suggestions off vs. Presbyterian
With No. 1 seed South Carolina getting underway towards Presbyterian, a reminder that these groups met earlier this season, on Dec. 16 in Columbia — and the Gamecocks gained, 99-29. Sure, it was 99-29.
Louisville begins robust vs. Center Tennessee
Louisville has gotten off to a fast begin towards No. 11 seed Center Tennessee State in a recreation being performed in Baton Rouge. The Cardinals lead 35-20 halfway by the second quarter. Louisville is taking pictures 53%, together with 4 for 8 from three-point vary. MTSU’s Savannah Wheeler, who entered the sport averaging 16.6 factors per recreation, is scoreless up to now on 0 for six taking pictures from the sector.
FAU-Northwestern males’s recreation interrupted by royal household announcement
These watch Northwestern vs. Florida Atlantic obtained to see a significant information announcement, when the CBS broadcast reduce to Kate Middleton’s announcement she is receiving therapy for most cancers.
The cut-in occurred throughout a timeout within the motion, and after the announcement aired, the printed went again to the sport. All the things we all know concerning the announcement right here. – Jordan Mendoza
No. 7 Duke vs. No. 10 Richmond suggestions off at 2:30 p.m. ET
Waiting for subsequent recreation in Columbus, Ohio: It is No. 7 seed Duke towards No. 10 Richmond, which is making its first NCAA event look since 2005 and coming off profitable its first convention championship since 1991 in what was then referred to as the Colonial Athletic Affiliation. These groups met of their season opener, on Nov. 6 at Duke. The Blue Devils gained that recreation 83-53. Since then, nevertheless, the Spiders have gone 29-4,
Caitlin Clark has a fan in Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw is aware of tips on how to play to the gang.
McGraw wore a Caitlin Clark jersey throughout his live performance in Des Moines on Thursday evening. Her black highway jersey, to be particular. The nation celebrity additionally used a picture of Clark as his backdrop at Wells Fargo Area.
Learn extra from Nancy Armour, and see the photographs.
Ohio State beats Maine 80-57
Ohio State continued to broaden its lead over Maine, and ended up with a 80-57 victory. Up subsequent for the Buckeyes will likely be both No. 7 seed Duke or No. 10 seed Richmond.
Ohio State’s Jacy Sheldon put collectively 19 factors (surpassing 2,000 for her profession), 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Cotie McMahon added 13 factors. Maine’s Anne Simon — within the ultimate recreation of a profession that included two America East Convention participant of the yr awards — scored 25 factors.
North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart wins large bonus
North Carolina’s win provides Tar Heels coach Courtney Banghart the 350th victory of her profession. It additionally provides her a $50,000 bonus — not for that milestone, however for reaching the event’s spherical of 32. UNC will play South Carolina or Presbyterian on Sunday. If it is the top-seeded Gamecocks, Sunday’s recreation will likely be a rematch for groups, which met on Nov. 30 in Chapel Hill with South Carolina profitable, 65-58.
North Carolina beats Michigan State: Deja Kelly free throws clutch
Deja Kelly makes the primary of two free throws, then misses the second — however she will get the rebound and will get fouled once more. She once more goes 1 for two, however UNC’s Alyssa Ustby obtained one other offensive rebound (UNC’s 18th of the sport) and the Tar Heels win 59-56.
Michigan State’s monster run
After North Carolina’s Deja Kelly made one among two free throws, Michigan State’s Tory Ozment hit a layup and the Spartans hold closing in on the Tar Heels. That makes it an 11-1 run right here by Michigan State, which had trailed by as many as 16 factors.
After North Carolina’s Lexi Donarski made two free throws, Michigan State’s Theryn Hallock hit a three-pointer — and the Spartans at the moment are inside 57-56 with 5.4 seconds to play.
Maine hangs in vs. Ohio State coming into ultimate quarter
Maine regrouped at halftime and performed Ohio State almost even within the third quarter. However the Buckeyes lead 66-54 heading to the fourth quarter — and so they exceeded 20 factors in every of the primary three.
Michigan State holds on
Properly, simply when it appeared that North Carolina had issues in hand towards Michigan State, the Spartans have put collectively a 7-0 run to get inside 54-49 with 48.2 seconds left.
And with a steal and rating by DeeDee Hagemann, Michigan State is inside 54-51 with 30.6 seconds remaining within the fourth quarter. — Steve Berkowitz
North Carolina pulls away from Michigan State
North Carolina has regularly added to its lead over Michigan State because the fourth quarter has progressed. The Tar Heels lead 54-44 with two minutes to play as senior guard Alyssa Ustby has taken cost, totaling 16 factors, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. Earlier this season, towards Syracuse, Ustby picked up the primary triple-double in UNC. That feat got here amid a rise in ladies’s pace of play that USA TODAY Sports activities’ Lindsay Schnell experiences on right here.
Center Tennessee vs. Louisville suggestions off at 1:30 p.m. ET
Waiting for the third recreation of the day within the ladies’s event: It is No. 11 seed Center Tennessee enjoying No. 6 Louisville in Baton Rouge.
These groups really are conversant in one another. MTSU routed Louisville, 67-49, in a regular-season recreation early in December in Murfreesboro.
The Cardinals regrouped to make a run to the NCAA event ultimate eight — the fifth consecutive season through which they achieved that feat. Louisville additionally will likely be trying to make it 15-0 in first-round video games underneath coach Jeff Walz, and make it seven consecutive appearances within the NCAA spherical of 16.
Ought to they win, a former Cardinal is probably going ready for them within the second spherical: Hailey Van Lith, who earned All-American honors final yr for Louisville earlier than transferring to LSU within the offseason.
Sisters Teonni and Tamari Key star in March Insanity
It’s going to be a busy weekend for Tammy Brown.
Brown has two daughters enjoying in March Insanity this yr: Teonni Secret’s a sophomore guard/ahead for eighth-seeded North Carolina, presently up 48-37 on ninth-seeded Michigan State within the fourth quarter. And Tamari, a senior for the sixth-seeded Tennessee Girl Vols.
Tennessee takes on Eleventh-seeded Inexperienced Bay, with tip scheduled for 12 p.m. ET Saturday. Can Tammy get there in time? Learn extra. – Lindsay Schnell
North Carolina leads Michigan State coming into ultimate quarter
Michigan State and North Carolina performed to a stalemate within the third quarter of their recreation. North Carolina gained the quarter 9-8, however neither staff scored throughout the ultimate 2:50. For the quarter, Michigan State made 3 of 12 photographs, North Carolina 4 of 18. The Tar Heels will take a 44-35 result in the fourth quarter.
Maine star Adrianna Smith rolls ankle
Trailing 40-22 late the second quarter, Maine had an excellent worse improvement within the ultimate minute of the second quarter when second-leading scorer Adrianna Smith stepped on a Ohio State participant’s foot and appeared to badly roll an ankle. She got here into the sport averaging 16.6 factors per recreation. She needed to be helped off the court docket. For one ultimate little bit of adversity, Ohio State hit a three-pointer on the halftime buzzer to increase its result in 43-24. For the second quarter, the Buckeyes outscored Maine, 21-8.
Ohio State’s Jacy Sheldon passes 2,000 factors
Ohio State grad scholar guard Jacy Sheldon simply surpassed 2,000 factors for her profession with a layup she transformed right into a three-point play. She is the eighth Ohio State participant to achieve 2,000 factors for her profession.
Nobody within the health club is extra enthusiastic about this milestone than Jacy’s sister, Emmy, who’s a giant a part of Ohio State’s program.
Ohio State gaining on Maine
Simply over midway by the second quarter, Ohio State has began to realize management of its recreation towards Maine. The margin was 22-16 after one quarter. It is now 35-18, as Maine has racked up 12 turnovers, equaling its season common. Three of Maine’s starters now have two fouls, together with main scorer Anne Simon.
When does Caitlin Clark play subsequent?
Iowa star Caitlin Clark is tipping off in her ultimate March Insanity at 3 p.m. Saturday. Clark and Iowa start their bid to return to the NCAA ladies’s nationwide championship recreation because the No. 1 Hawkeyes tackle No. 16 Holy Cross, which blew out UT Martin within the the First 4 on Thursday. That is the primary time Iowa has obtained a No. 1 seed within the event since 1992. — Cydney Henderson
Get to know Maine coach Amy Vachon
Whereas Maine definitely faces an uphill proposition towards Ohio State, the Black Bears have a gentle and tournament-experienced hand with coach Amy Vachon. Vachon, who attended Maine, participated in 4 NCAA tournaments as a participant and has taken the college to 2 earlier NCAA event appearances as a coach. A part of enjoying expertise included being the purpose guard for a staff that beat Stanford in a primary spherical recreation in 1999 — Maine’s solely NCAA event win.
Maine vs. Ohio State suggestions off
After one quarter, Fifteenth-seeded Maine is hanging in towards Ohio State in Columbus. The Black Bears are with 22-16, as they shot 6 for 9 from the sector, together with 4 for six from three-point vary. However a possible signal: Maine dedicated its eighth turnover at first of the second quarter, and its ninth shortly after. Ohio State has two turnovers up to now.
Maine has averaged 12 turnovers per recreation this season. The staff’s excessive this yr was 22, twice: vs. LaSalle (Nov. 9) and New Hampshire (Jan. 11). Ohio State averages 13.5 turnovers per recreation, however its opponents this season have averaged 21.2.
Halftime rating: UNC 35, Michigan State 27
Michigan State managed to chop its 16-point, mid-second-quarter deficit to eight factors late within the quarter, however then with 36.8 seconds left within the half, main scorer Julia Ayrault dedicated her third foul. The Spartans scored once more simply earlier than the buzzer to make it 35-27, however their high two scorers will start the third quarter with three fouls apiece. Moira Joiner dedicated her third early within the second quarter.
Foul hassle for Spartans stars Moira Joiner, Julia Ayrault
Michigan State managed to get its offense going a bit towards North Carolina, however then three minutes into the second quarter, the staff’s second-leading scorer, guard Moira Joiner, dedicated her third foul. That meant the Spartans’ high two scorers, Joiner and Julia Ayrault, each had been in foul hassle with greater than half of the quarter remaining.
Joiner sat out for about two minutes, then returned. However North Carolina prolonged its result in 30-14, prompting Spartans coach Robyn Fralick to name for a timeout with simply over 4 minutes left earlier than halftime.
Michigan State ladies’s basketball struggling vs. North Carolina
The primary quarter of North Carolina-Michigan State couldn’t have gone significantly better for the Tar Heels — or a lot worse for the Spartans. Michigan State trailed 23-7 earlier than scoring the ultimate three level of the quarter. Amid that was a 16-2 run for North Carolina, which ended the quarter 10 of 19 from the sector whereas Michigan State shot 3 of 10. The differential in shot makes an attempt was largely because of Michigan State committing seven turnovers within the quarter. — Steve Berkowitz
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby is doing all of it vs. Michigan State
Alyssa Ustby is the epitome of a do-everything participant for North Carolina. After only one quarter the 6-foot-1 guard already has eight factors, 5 rebounds, two assists and one block as UNC leads Michigan State 23-10 on the finish of the primary quarter.
Earlier this season, the senior recorded this system’s first-ever triple-double in an upset win over Syracuse (on the time, UNC was not ranked, however ‘Cuse was). Afterward, UNC coach Courtney Banghart informed reporters that she and Ustby had a frank dialog early within the ACC season throughout which Banghart emphasised that good gamers need to play properly in large video games. Clearly, Ustby took these phrases to coronary heart towards Syracuse and at the moment towards Michigan State. Additionally of word: Banghart stated that triple-double document got here, partially, due to how a lot sooner the ladies’s recreation is getting. — Lindsay Schnell
UNC rides layups to get early lead vs. Michigan State
North Carolina has jumped out to 15-5 lead on Michigan State, and the entire Tar Heels’ factors have come on layups. Making issues worse for the Spartans, their main scorer, grad scholar Julia Ayrault has already dedicated her second foul. — Steve Berkowitz
UNC impressing early vs. Michigan State
North Carolina has been inconsistent all season, however the way in which they appear the primary 4 minutes towards Michigan State is reinforcing to me that once they wish to be, they seem to be a high 20 staff. — Lindsay Schnell
No. 8 North Carolina vs. No. 9 Michigan State underway
Don’t be fooled by the seeds right here for No. 8 North Carolina and No. 9 Michigan State. Both of those groups may make life troublesome for top-ranked South Carolina — as soon as they get previous one another. The sport is airing and streaming now on ESPN2. — Lindsay Schnell
Ladies’s March Insanity schedule at the moment, by TV channel and time
Right here is the entire NCAA ladies’s event schedule for Friday’s first-round video games.
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What to find out about UNC head coach Courtney Bangart
It is humorous that Courtney Bangart, the UNC ladies’s basketball coach, wound up at arguably essentially the most dominant ladies’s soccer faculty within the nation. She was initially imagined to play soccer at Dartmouth. Then the Dartmouth coach obtained the job at Stanford, known as Bangart and stated she was welcome to return to Stanford with him if she wished, presumably on some form of scholarship as a result of Stanford had athletic scholarships, whereas the Ivy League does not. She was so in love with Dartmouth that as an alternative she known as the Dartmouth basketball coach and requested if she may play basketball as an alternative. That kicked off her hoops profession on the collegiate stage, however she nonetheless has soccer in her veins, as a result of at any time when she talks about taking a participant one-on-one she says one-v-one like they do in soccer. — Lindsay Schnell
North Carolina-Michigan State historical past
In the present day’s recreation between No. 8 seed North Carolina and No. 9 Michigan State makes for an fascinating occasion for Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz. He started the job in East Lansing on March 4 — after being North Carolina’s chancellor since 2019 and a member of the UNC school since 1995. And Guskiewicz isn’t any stranger to sports activities. He is a renown researcher on concussions in sports activities and has been concerned within the NCAA and NFL setting tips regarding the therapy of gamers who are suffering a concussion. — Steve Berkowitz
Ladies’s March Insanity gamers to look at
Listed below are the gamers in motion this afternoon within the NCAA ladies’s event.
- North Carolina G Deja Kelly (16.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.3 apg), can take over a recreation at any time
- Ohio State F Cotie McMahon (14.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg), who performs with an incredible steadiness of ardour and poise
- South Carolina G Te-Hina Paopao (47.1% from 3), essentially the most impactful switch of the 2023-24 season
- Texas G Madison Booker (16.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.9 apg), who doesn’t play like a rookie
- Virginia Tech G Georgia Amoore (19.2 ppg, 6.9 apg), one of many high flooring generals within the nation
When does Caitlin Clark play subsequent?
Iowa star Caitlin Clark is tipping off in her ultimate March Insanity at 3 p.m. Saturday. Clark and Iowa start their bid to return to the NCAA ladies’s nationwide championship recreation because the No. 1 Hawkeyes tackle No. 16 Holy Cross, which blew out UT Martin within the the First 4 on Thursday. That is the primary time Iowa has obtained a No. 1 seed within the event since 1992. — Cydney Henderson
Ladies’s faculty basketball is quicker than it is ever been. Consequence: Extra data falling
Shortly after Alyssa Ustby recorded the primary triple-double in North Carolina ladies’s basketball historical past in early January, coach Courtney Banghart was requested: Why are so many data being damaged these days in ladies’s faculty basketball? What’s completely different about now in comparison with, say, 10 years in the past?
“The sport is so quick,” Banghart stated, shaking her head in awe. “There’s so many possessions — the stats guys would possibly know that higher than me — however the expertise stage and pace of play is outstanding. I’ve been on this recreation a very long time and (gamers at the moment) can all achieve this a lot with the ball. There’s simply extra versatility in addition to athleticism, and that results in extra possessions and extra influence on the sport.”
Because the ladies’s event suggestions off Friday, extra eyeballs are on the sport than ever. A lot of that focus will be straight attributed to Caitlin Clark, the Iowa celebrity who has spent her four-year profession shattering data (and TV scores). Learn Lindsay Schnell’s full story.
Ladies’s March Insanity video games at the moment
Ladies’s March Insanity predictions
Listed below are the USA TODAY Sports activities workers’s predictions for all 16 video games:
- Nancy Armour: North Carolina, Ohio State, Center Tennessee, South Carolina, Duke, Texas, Virginia Tech, LSU, Kansas State, Florida State, Vanderbilt, Colorado, Maryland, Oregon State, Stanford, Nebraska.
- Scooby Axson: North Carolina, Ohio State, Louisville, South Carolina, Duke, Texas, Virginia Tech, LSU, Kansas State, Alabama, Baylor, Colorado, Iowa State, Oregon State, Stanford, Nebraska.
- Ellen Horrow: North Carolina, Ohio State, Louisville, South Carolina, Duke, Texas, Virginia Tech, LSU, Kansas State, Alabama, Baylor, Colorado, Maryland, Oregon State, Stanford, Nebraska.
- Lindsay Schnell: North Carolina, Ohio State, Louisville, South Carolina, Duke, Texas, Virginia Tech, LSU, Kansas State, Florida State, Baylor, Colorado, Iowa State, Oregon State, Stanford, Nebraska.
Ladies’s March Insanity upset predictions
USA TODAY Sports activities’ Nancy Armour picked No. 12 Vanderbilt to upset No. 5 Baylor, No. 11 MIddle Tennessee to upset No. 6 Louisville and No. 10 Maryland to upset No. 7 Iowa State. Take a look at all of Nancy Armour’s picks right here.
Ladies’s basketball stars to look at in March Insanity 2024
The Hawkeyes’ Caitlin Clark is poised for an additional Ultimate 4 run after her landmark season the place she broke Pete Maravich’s all-time scoring document. LSU’s Angel Reese, Stanford’s Cameron Brink, Connecticut’s Paige Bueckers and South Carolina’s Te-Hina Paopao are hoping to face in the way in which of her first nationwide title.
NCAA ladies’s event places 2024
A fast reminder that like in 2023, the ladies’s event may have two “tremendous” regionals, that means there will likely be 4 Candy 16 and two Elite Eight video games at every web site. This variation was made in an effort to attract extra followers, and labored properly final yr. Given the star energy within the recreation this season — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers — you may anticipate extra of the identical.
First spherical
- Dates: March 22-23
- Venues and places: Colonial Life Area (Columbia, S.C.); Moody Middle (Austin, Texas); Worth Metropolis Area (Columbus, Ohio); Maples Pavilion (Stanford, Calif.); Pete Maravich Meeting Middle (Baton Rouge, La.); Gill Coliseum (Corvallis, Ore.); Cassell Coliseum (Blacksburg, Va.); Bramlage Coliseum (Manhattan, Kan).; Carver-Hawkeye Area (Iowa Metropolis, Iowa); Galen Middle (Los Angeles, Calif.); Purcell Pavilion (South Bend, Ind.); Pauley Pavilion (Los Angeles, Calif.); Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, Conn.), Reynolds Coliseum (Raleigh, N.C.); Simon Skjodt Meeting Corridor (Bloomington, Ind.); McCarthey Athletic Middle (Spokane, Wash).
Second spherical
- Dates: March 24-25
- Venues and places: Colonial Life Area (Columbia, S.C.); Moody Middle (Austin, Texas); Worth Metropolis Area (Columbus, Ohio); Maples Pavilion (Stanford, Calif.); Pete Maravich Meeting Middle (Baton Rouge, La.); Gill Coliseum (Corvallis, Ore.); Cassell Coliseum (Blacksburg, Va.); Bramlage Coliseum (Manhattan, Kan).; Carver-Hawkeye Area (Iowa Metropolis, Iowa); Galen Middle (Los Angeles, Calif.); Purcell Pavilion (South Bend, Ind.); Pauley Pavilion (Los Angeles, Calif.); Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, Conn.), Reynolds Coliseum (Raleigh, N.C.); Simon Skjodt Meeting Corridor (Bloomington, Ind.); McCarthey Athletic Middle (Spokane, Wash).
| Spherical | Areas | Venues | Dates |
| Candy 16 | Portland | Moda Middle | March 29-30 |
| Candy 16 | Albany, N.Y. | Occasions Union Middle | March 29-30 |
| Elite Eight | Portland | Moda Middle | March 31-April 1 |
| Elite Eight | Albany, N.Y. | Occasions Union Middle | March 31-April 1 |
| Ultimate 4 | Cleveland | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse | April 5 |
| Nationwide championship | Cleveland | Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse | April 7 |
Ladies’s March Insanity schedule
Right here is the ladies’s schedule:
- First spherical: March 22-23
- Second spherical: March 24-25
- Candy 16: March 29-30
- Elite Eight: March 31-April 1
- Ultimate 4: Friday, April 5 at 7:30 and 9 p.m. ET on ESPN
- NCAA championship recreation: Sunday, April 7 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC
The way to watch ladies’s March Insanity like a professional
So, you’re going to look at ladies’s March Insanity. Is that this your first time? In that case, welcome. The ladies’s recreation is rising at a fast charge, and we’re joyful to have you ever right here. You’ve picked a good time to hitch the social gathering, given the star energy of gamers like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, who’re enjoying of their final March Insanity. However don’t fear, there’s loads of younger superstars within the recreation too, from JuJu Watkins (Southern Cal) to Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame)to Madison Booker (Texas) and a complete host of others.
Filling out males’s brackets has at all times been par for the course however this yr, almost each bracket competitors has seen a major uptick in individuals filling out ladies’s brackets. There’s no query the ladies’s event goes to shine this yr — perhaps even outshine the lads’s — and we’re right here that can assist you get pleasure from it. So let’s speak semantics, so you may have one of the best ladies’s event viewing expertise doable. — Lindsay Schnell
Who gained the 2023 ladies’s basketball nationwide championship?
Final yr’s NCAA Match featured the most-watched Ultimate 4 within the sport’s historical past when Iowa handed South Carolina a uncommon loss after which misplaced a nail-biter to LSU within the championship.