Experts Predict Sweet 16 Matchups in Women's March Madness

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The top seeds have dominated so far in the Women's NCAA Tournament, but our experts see a few potential upsets in the Sweet 16 round. They weigh in on who they think will advance to the Elite Eight from each regional bracket.

Why it matters

The Sweet 16 is a crucial stage of the women's NCAA Tournament, as the field narrows and the competition intensifies. Predicting the outcomes of these high-stakes matchups can provide valuable insights into the tournament landscape and potential Cinderella stories that may emerge.

The details

In the Fort Worth region, our experts are split on the No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 6 Notre Dame matchup, with some picking the higher-seeded Commodores and others going with the Fighting Irish. They unanimously predict No. 1 UConn to defeat No. 4 North Carolina. In the Sacramento region, the experts all favor No. 1 UCLA over No. 4 Minnesota, while the No. 2 LSU vs. No. 3 Duke game is more evenly split. The Fort Worth region's other matchups see No. 2 Michigan and No. 1 Texas as the favorites, while the Sacramento region has No. 1 South Carolina and either No. 3 TCU or No. 10 Virginia advancing.

• The Sweet 16 games will be played on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28.