Despite growing parity in women's basketball, all No. 1 seeds — UCLA, South Carolina, USC and Texas —advanced to the Elite Eight. Here's what to know.

Nothing like a conference rivalry matchup to instantly turn up the heat in the Sweet 16. Duke and UNC split their two games this season, each winning at home. The Tar Heels’ victory was a low-scoring overtime affair, 53-46, as only two of the 20 total players reached double figures.

The games have gotten bigger, more competitive and exciting, but chalk remains the writing utensil of choice as the 2025 women's NCAA tournament shifts to the Elite Eight. UConn, TCU and UCLA Bruins rode big performances by their stars -- Paige Bueckers,