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USA Today
30-03-2025
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- USA Today
UCLA vs. LSU women's basketball prediction, picks for 2025 NCAA Tournament Elite 8
UCLA vs. LSU women's basketball prediction, picks for 2025 NCAA Tournament Elite 8 It's UCLA vs. LSU in the 2025 NCAA Tournament Elite 8. See our expert picks and predictions for the women's March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time. Show Caption Hide Caption Games to watch in the women's March Madness Sweet Sixteen The women's March Madness tournament is heating up, and Meghan Hall gives some of the best matchups to watch in the Sweet Sixteen. Sports Seriously The 2025 women's NCAA Tournament is in full force. Among the Sunday Elite Eight matchups will be a bout between UCLA and LSU women's basketball. The No. 1 seed UCLA Bruins defeated Ole Miss in the Sweet 16 to advance in the women's March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the 3-seeded LSU Tigers, most recently prevailed over NC State. Here's how our experts see the Elite Eight clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash. Without further ado, here are our UCLA vs. LSU picks and predictions. UCLA vs LSU picks and predictions Our experts from across the USA TODAY Network are leaning heavily (4 to 1) on who will win the Elite Eight game between the Bruins and Tigers. One of our experts originally took another team to make the Final Four in this spot. Take a look at their full bracket predictions. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: UCLA Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: UCLA Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: UCLA Meg L. Hall, For The Win: UCLA UCLA vs LSU time, TV channel, how to watch Game Day: Sunday, March 30, 2025 Sunday, March 30, 2025 Game Time: 3 p.m. ET 3 p.m. ET Location: Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington TV Channel: ABC ABC Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now! Watch UCLA vs. LSU on Fubo (free trial) UCLA vs LSU odds Odds via BetMGM as of Saturday, March 29.
USA Today
29-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Could LSU's Aneesah Morrow and her head-turning March Madness reset 2025 WNBA Draft board?
Could LSU's Aneesah Morrow and her head-turning March Madness reset 2025 WNBA Draft board? Show Caption Hide Caption Games to watch in the women's March Madness Sweet Sixteen The women's March Madness tournament is heating up, and Meghan Hall gives some of the best matchups to watch in the Sweet Sixteen. Sports Seriously During a top-seed March Madness cinematic event Friday evening, LSU forward Aneesah Morrow ran down the court, nearly in parallel with teammate Flau'jae Johnson, preparing to set up the Tigers' halfcourt offense. NC State guard Aziaha James was waiting, picked up Johnson near the sideline and ran with her as she pushed the ball further into the court. Morrow broke free from her stride, set an unsuspecting ghost screen on James, and slipped out of it at the last second. James continued to follow Johnson and eventually, with help from Madison Hayes, surrounded the LSU guard. Johnson immediately looked for help and found a wide-open Morrow waiting at the elbow. She pivoted and quickly flicked the ball in Morrow's direction, forcing Hayes to react. Hayes ran toward Morrow, hoping to stop what she inevitably knew was coming, but it was too late. Morrow drained a gorgeous, high-arching 3-point basket as a defeated Hayes zipped past her. NC State senior Saniya Rivers, who was underneath the basket as the ball went through the net, could only hold up her arms in frustration as Morrow made her second three of the night. It was a small moment ― a barely-there wrinkle ― in the grand scheme of Morrow's phenomenal March Madness standout performance. However, it was a pivotal moment for the WNBA draft typically known for her paint prowess, had possibly shown league general managers something they hadn't noticed before: a confident perimeter shooter. The LSU forward has only taken 36 shots from beyond the arc this season, making 10. However, her pair of 3-pointers against the Wolfpack during the Sweet 16 felt immensely different. Morrow shot them like she couldn't miss; it felt that way Friday night. "Morrow, she's killing us," an exasperated Wes Moore said during a mid-game interview. "She's willing them by herself." "Willing them" was putting it lightly. Morrow was flat-out dominant. She'd unlocked the essence of her fitting on-court nickname: "Nees the Beast." By the time the fourth quarter arrived, the 6-foot-1 forward already had 24 points and 12 rebounds, including 11 points and five boards in the third alone. Her incredible performance caught the eye of former teammate and current Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. "Me [and] Nees gon' be killing each other for rebounds in the [WNBA]," Reese tweeted. The thought of Reese and Morrow jockeying for position to grab rebounds against some of the league's elite post players could be a tangible reality when the season starts May 16. Morrow's final stat line of 30 points, 19 rebounds, three steals and two blocks against the 2-seed Wolfpack was impossible to ignore. Many WNBA mock drafts have Morrow teetering the line of the fifth pick, and some have her lower. However, after a standout performance like that, it feels right to ask if Aneesah Morrow firmly catapulted and planted herself into the top five selections. League front offices could be faced with an agonizing decision: Would they take Aneesah Morrow over French center Dominique Malonga or USC Trojans star Kiki Iriafen? At the very least, Morrow's efforts have made the choice a legitimate conversation. "She just works," LSU coach Kim Mulkey said of Morrow postgame. "We only hit three 3s tonight. So, for you WNBA scouts, I think she lit it up from out there. I think they forget she can shoot the 3-ball because that's all she did when she was at DePaul, but for us, it's not needed. So when she hit those two threes, I thought, 'OK, Nees has got it going on tonight' ... She's just one you want on your team." LSU has an impending Elite Eight date with the UCLA Bruins on Sunday, the same team they sent home during the Sweet 16 in 2024. Aneesah Morrow and Lauren Betts will rightfully garner attention, and more questions will start. Who wants it more? Who will crash the glass? Which post player wins the paint party and elevates their team to the Final Four in Tampa? For LSU, it has to be Morrow, and when teams like the Bruins inevitably throw everything but the kitchen sink at her as NC State did, she'll be ready. "It's what I do every night," Morrow said. "And I know my teammates are gonna depend on me, and I gotta have [their] back ... I know that they might throw three ― four ― people at me, but I gotta be able to compete and gotta be able to be dominant." WNBA general managers, the 2025 draft clock is ticking, and the choice is now yours. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor. There are likely few people who envy you.
USA Today
29-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Hailey Van Lith points today: TCU star's stats vs. Notre Dame in women's March Madness
Hailey Van Lith points today: TCU star's stats vs. Notre Dame in women's March Madness Show Caption Hide Caption Games to watch in the women's March Madness Sweet Sixteen The women's March Madness tournament is heating up, and Meghan Hall gives some of the best matchups to watch in the Sweet Sixteen. Sports Seriously No. 2 TCU is set to face No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday in its first Sweet 16 appearance, but the March Madness game marks the fifth Sweet 16 for veteran guard Hailey Van Lith. She's ready for the moment. "I think in my DNA I impact winning," Van Lith said Friday. "I've played in pretty much every conference, every style of play, all different kinds of teammates, all different kinds of coaches. I've been the old one. I've been the youngest one. I've played at the Olympics. Any environment, I've played in it. I think I do a pretty good job of helping my team get wins." Van Lith has done just that. The Horned Frogs advanced to their first Sweet 16 in school history with a 85-70 win over No. 7 Louisville, Van Lith's former team. She had a 16-point, 10-assist double-double in the win. HAILEY VAN LITH: TCU Horned Frogs star opens up about her mental health struggles TCU's first Elite Eight appearance is on the line. Here's how she fared vs. Notre Dame: TCU vs. Notre Dame: Hailey Van Lith points today These fields will be updated after each quarter of the 1 p.m. ET game. Points: Rebounds: Assists: Steals: FG percentage: 3FG percentage: FT percentage: The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
USA Today
29-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Meet TCU basketball's last remaining 'Underfrog,' who went from open tryouts to Sweet 16
Meet TCU basketball's last remaining 'Underfrog,' who went from open tryouts to Sweet 16 Show Caption Hide Caption Games to watch in the women's March Madness Sweet Sixteen The women's March Madness tournament is heating up, and Meghan Hall gives some of the best matchups to watch in the Sweet Sixteen. Sports Seriously Ella Hamlin, a former TCU student, joined the basketball team after a successful open tryout. Hamlin became a beloved teammate, with the Horned Frogs reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history. Hamlin earned a full scholarship after starting as a walk-on. Hamlin's dedication and positive attitude inspired her teammates throughout the season. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – When Ella Hamlin arrived as a student at TCU, she had no idea she would join the basketball team. But she answered an open-tryout call from a desperate team, and now she is at the Sweet 16 as a beloved character in one of the best success stories in the sport. 'She comes in every day with a smile,' TCU star center Sedona Prince said. 'She's so sweet. She's willing to give a certain selflessness to the team.' Midway through the 2023-24 season, TCU was so wracked by injuries after starting a school-best 14-0 that the Horned Frogs had to forfeit two games. As a result, they posted open tryouts for anyone who had high school basketball experience and was a student at the school. 'When I saw it, I knew I wanted to give it a try because it was such a cool opportunity,' Hamlin said. A 1,500-point scorer in her high school days, she said she initially tried out for the team on a whim. Friends and family knew she had the skills for it, she said, but her expectations were low. She grew up about 30 minutes away from Fort Worth in Granbury, Texas, where she played for Granbury High School, averaging 18 points per game as a senior. After the first day of tryouts, TCU coaches called Hamlin back into a conference room under the auspices of another tryout day. They surprised her by offering a walk-on spot then and there. She immediately called her mom to give her parents the news. 'They were just thrilled for me, and I was thrilled to be a part of the team,' Hamlin said. Prince took her under her wing, even walking into the team room with Hamlin the first time she greeted her new teammates. Hamlin established herself as a crucial part of the Horned Frogs' chemistry early on, and she helped the team come together with her presence. With the contributions of Hamlin and her fellow 'Underfrogs' who joined the team through the open tryout, the TCU squad salvaged its season, finishing 21-12 and advancing to the second round of the inaugural Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament. Throughout the season, Prince noted, Hamlin would drive the 40 minutes from Granbury twice a day to practice and eat with the team. 'For her to do that,' Prince said, 'it inspired us to work harder and to want it more.' TCU's chemistry was a major reason Hamlin, the only remaining Underfrog, wanted to come back for her second season as a walk-on. 'She said that a big reason why she came back is how close we are as friends,' Prince said. '(Especially) the connections that she had and how we built that last year and how we took her in under our arms.' Hamlin earned a full scholarship spot after TCU's Jan. 14 win against UCF, the opponent the Underfrogs played in their first game on the squad a year before. Much like her arrival to the team, it was a surprise when head coach Mark Campbell announced it. 'I just started crying because it was such a dream come true,' Hamlin said. 'And it's just such a blessing to be on this team with these girls and these coaches. It was a surreal moment.' Said graduate guard Maddie Scherr: 'There was not a dry eye in the room when we found out that we were going to get to tell her that. And I think that's just a testament to who she is as a person.' Althought she does not make much impact on the stat sheet, averaging 2.4 minutes per game in 11 games played this season, Hamlin considers 'encouraging' as one of her best skills. 'In our eyes, Ella can do no wrong,' Scherr said. 'I feel like that's how it feels when she's on the court and off the court.' Hamlin calls it 'an amazing journey.' 'Amazing' also is a way to describe TCU's run to the first Sweet 16 in program history. The Horned Frogs won their first conference title and their first two NCAA Tournament games buoyed by a 'special group of girls,' according to Hamlin. Including their last remaining Underfrog. Cooper Burke is a student in the University of Georgia's Sports Media Certificate program.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
TCU vs. Notre Dame: How to watch the women's NCAA tournament Sweet 16 game today
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. Sonia Citron and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face TCU during the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament this weekend, here's how to watch. (Abigail Dean/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) (Abigail Dean via Getty Images) The women's NCAA basketball tournament continues this week with several crucial matchups, including a game today between Notre Dame and TCU. The Fighting Irish will take on the Horned Frogs in Birmingham for a Sweet 16 matchup Saturday at 1 p.m. ET in a game that will air on ABC and ESPN+. The winner of Saturday's game will face the winner of Texas vs. Tennessee in the Elite Eight round on Monday, March 31. Advertisement Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Notre Dame vs. TCU game, plus the complete schedule for every other Sweet 16 game this week. Looking for live updates of the women's NCAA tournament? Yahoo Sports has you covered. How to watch TCU vs. Notre Dame: Date: Saturday, March 29 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV channel: ABC Streaming: Sling, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, ESPN+ and more What channel is the Notre Dame vs. TCU game on? The women's Notre Dame vs. TCU game will air on ABC. Don't have cable? Don't worry: Games on ABC are accessible via live TV streaming services like Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV, Sling and Fubo, and this game will also air on ESPN+. 2025 March Madness Sweet Sixteen Schedule: All times Eastern Women's Sweet 16 Friday, March 28 (2) Duke vs. (3) North Carolina | 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) (1) South Carolina vs. (4) Maryland | 5 p.m. (ESPN) (2) NC State vs. (3) LSU | 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) (1) UCLA vs. (5) Ole Miss | 10 p.m. (ESPN) Advertisement Saturday, March 29 (2) TCU vs. (3) Notre Dame | 1 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+) (1) Texas vs. (5) Tennessee | 3:30 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+) (2) UConn vs. (3) Oklahoma | 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) (1) Southern California vs. (5) Kansas State | 8 p.m. (ESPN) How to watch March Madness 2025: Watch ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, ABC and ESPN+ Hulu + Live TV Hulu's live TV tier includes every channel you'll need to watch the women's NCAA tournament (and the men's!). For $82.99/month, you'll get live ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, ABC and access to ESPN+, plus CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV for all the men's games too. On top of all that live TV, you'll get access to regular Hulu which offers Hulu Originals and FX shows and Disney+. You can try all of this free for three days, too! Try free for 3 days at Hulu Watch TBS, TNT, TruTV, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPNews Sling Orange + Blue and Sports Extra add-on Sling doesn't offer a free trial these days, and March Madness lasts longer than your standard trial would. It's still a solid option to catch most games in the tournament. Emphasis on most, because one big blindspot for Sling is that it doesn't carry CBS — though you can still authenticate via Sling on the march Madness website to watch CBS coverage live through your phone or laptop, but not your TV. That said, for $48 for your first month of Sling Orange + Blue and the Sports Extra add-on, you can catch all the games on TBS, TNT, TruTV, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNews and ABC. $48 for your first month at Sling 2025 NCAA tournament schedule: 2025 March Madness women's schedule: Selection Sunday: 8 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 16 (ESPN) First Four: March 19-20 (ESPN2, ESPNU) First round: March 21-22 (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS) Second round: March 23-24 (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS) Sweet 16: March 28-29 (ESPN, ESPN2) Elite Eight: March 30-31 (ESPN) Final Four: April 4 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida (ESPN, ESPN+) NCAA championship game: April 6 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida (ABC2, ESPN3, ESPN+) 2025 March Madness men's schedule: Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 16 (CBS) First Four: March 18-19 (TruTV) First round: March 20-21 (CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV) Second round: March 22-23 (CBS, TBS, TNT, TruTV) Sweet 16: March 27-28 (CBS, TBS) Elite Eight: March 29-30 (CBS, TBS) Final Four: April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas (CBS) NCAA championship game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas (CBS) More ways to watch March Madness:
