This week in women’s college basketball promises to bring excitement as February heats up. We have five elite Top 12 matchups including two top six battles with March Madness implications.
Here are quick previews for each:
The No. 1 UCLA Bruins and No. 6 USC Trojans are set to face off in a thrilling women’s college basketball matchup on Thursday night. The game is scheduled to take place at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California, with tip-off at 10:00 PM ET.
UCLA, currently undefeated with a 23-0 record, will look to continue their winning streak against their cross-town rivals. The Bruins boast a strong offense, averaging 80.6 points per game, and a stingy defense, allowing just 54.7 points per contest.
USC, with a 21-2 record, will aim to hand UCLA their first loss of the season. The Trojans are led by star player JuJu Watkins, who averages 23.9 points per game and has a potent offense that scores 83.2 points per game.
This matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two of the top teams in the country. Will UCLA’s center Lauren Betts and strong defense be enough to secure their 24th win, or will USC’s high-powered offense and Watkins’ individual brilliance propel them to victory?
The Texas Longhorns are heading to Lexington to face off against the Kentucky Wildcats in a thrilling women’s college basketball matchup on Thursday night. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM ET at Memorial Coliseum and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Kentucky, currently ranked #8 with a 19-3 record, has been on a roll, winning 13 straight home games. They’re led by Georgia Amoore, who averages 19.2 points per game, ranking 30th in the nation. All five starters average double figures in scoring.
Texas, ranked #3 with a 24-2 record, is also having an incredible season. They’re outscoring opponents by 27.0 points per game, with a +702 scoring differential overall. Madison Booker leads the team with 16.5 points per game.
This matchup promises to be an intense battle between two of the top teams in the country. Will Kentucky’s home-court advantage and Amoore’s scoring prowess be enough to take down the Longhorns, or will Texas’s dominant offense and defense lead them to victory?
The UConn Huskies are gearing up to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks in a thrilling women’s college basketball matchup on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The game is scheduled to tip off at 1:00 pm ET at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. For the first time, ESPN’s College GameDay is set to air before a women’s game with this elite matchup.
UConn, currently ranked #7 with a 22-3 record, has been on a roll, with their only losses coming against Notre Dame, USC, and a recent setback at Tennessee. They’re led by a strong offense, averaging 84.5 points per game, and a stingy defense, allowing just 54.8 points per contest.
South Carolina, boasting a 22-2 record and ranked #4, has been dominating the competition. The defending champs’ only losses are against #3 Texas and #1 UCLA. They’re led by a balanced offense, with multiple players scoring in double figures, and a strong defense that’s allowing just 51.3 points per game.
This matchup promises to be an intense battle between two of the top teams and coaches in the history of women’s college basketball. Will UConn’s high-powered offense be enough to take down the Gamecocks, or will South Carolina’s stifling defense lead them to victory?
The North Carolina State Wolfpack are gearing up to face off against their rivals, the North Carolina Tar Heels, in a thrilling women’s college basketball matchup on Sunday.
NC State has been on a roll, with recent wins over Duke and Florida State this month, propelling them to the #8 spot in the latest CBS Sports women’s college basketball power rankings. The Wolfpack’s offense has been clicking, and their defense has been solid.
The Tar Heels have also been performing well, with a current ranking of #12. They’ve had impressive wins, including a recent game against Georgia Tech. North Carolina’s defense has been stifling, holding opponents to around 48 points per game.
This matchup promises to be an intense battle between two of the top teams in the ACC. NC State’s high-powered offense will face off against North Carolina’s strong defense. The Wolfpack will need to find ways to break through the Tar Heels’ defense, while the Tar Heels will aim to contain the Wolfpack’s potent offense.
The LSU Lady Tigers are set to face off against the Texas Longhorns in a thrilling women’s college basketball matchup on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 pm ET.
LSU, currently ranked #5, boasts a strong offense, averaging 87.4 points per game, and a solid defense, allowing 64.0 points per game. They are led by Flau’Jae Johnson, who averages 19.6 points per game, Aneesah Morrow, who contributes 18.2, and Mikaylah Williams 17.0 points per game.
Texas, ranked #3, has been impressive this season, with a potent offense and stingy defense. The Longhorns are led by Madison Booker, who averages 16.5 points per game. Taylor Jones and Rori Harmon are top contributors as well.
This matchup promises to be an intense battle between two of the top teams in the country. Will LSU’s high-powered offense be enough to take down the Longhorns, or will Texas’s strong defense lead them to victory?
A few short weeks from conference tournaments and March Madness these massive matchups will be defining in women’s college basketball. Each team has built a top resume and will be looking to close out the season with statement quadrant one wins for the selection committee. Landing the coveted Top 16 teams for seeds and home first and second-round games in the NCAA Tournament will be crucial for the postseason.
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