2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament: The Biggest Weakness of Every No. 1 Seed

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas, and USC are all seeded No. 1 in Women’s March Madness, but each has flaws that could prevent them from reaching the Final Four.

South Carolina forward Sania Feagin celebrates after scoring against Texas during the second half during of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Southeastern Conference tournament in Greenville, S.C., on March 9, 2025. Chris Carlson/AP Photo

When it comes to March Madness, going with chalk is often a risky proposition due to the inevitable upsets. However, that is only for the men’s side, as the Women’s NCAA Tournament usually lines up with the seedings.

Over the last 12 years of the women’s tourney, a No. 1 seed has cut down the net 11 times. There has also never been a Final Four without a No. 1 seed, as many often back a 1-seed over the rest of the 64-team field, and that strategy is usually successful.