Must-Watch Women’s Basketball: Arizona State vs Texas Tech Highlights Weekend

The final weekend of the women’s college basketball regular season is finally here. It’s shaping up to be a wild finish, with huge games across the Power Four conferences and some mid-majors thrown in.

There’s the classic Duke vs. North Carolina rivalry, UConn chasing an undefeated season, and Arizona State fighting for its tournament life. Selection Sunday is just two weeks away, so teams are scrambling to lock down their NCAA Tournament spots. Let’s check out some of the biggest matchups and what’s actually at stake.

Key Matchups to Watch

With the regular season winding down, a handful of games could really shake up NCAA Tournament seeding and bubble hopes. Here’s a closer look at what’s worth tuning in for this weekend:

Duke vs. North Carolina

Duke and North Carolina meet again on Sunday at noon ET (ESPN). The Tar Heels are pushing for a top 16 seed, which would let them host games in the tournament’s first weekend.

Ole Miss’s recent stumble against Florida makes UNC’s path a bit easier, but they still need a statement win. Beating Duke—a top 10 NET team—would go a long way. Duke, for their part, wants to sweep their rival and keep their hopes alive for a two-seed.

UConn vs. St. John’s

UConn already crushed St. John’s by 45 earlier this year, but Sunday’s 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT) rematch still matters. UConn is trying to finish their regular season undefeated.

Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, both All-American candidates, will suit up at Madison Square Garden. There’s a lot of buzz around this one, and UConn’s perfect record is on the line.

Arizona State vs. Texas Tech

Arizona State faces Texas Tech on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET (ESPN+), and it’s a big one for the Sun Devils. Under Molly Miller, they’ve already hit 22 wins—their best mark since 2018-19.

Still, they’re on the wrong side of the bubble, mostly because they’re 0-4 in Quad 1 games. Texas Tech is a Quad 1 opponent (NET ranking: 30th), so this is pretty much a must-win if Arizona State wants to sneak into the NCAA Tournament.

Other Notable Games

There are a few more games this weekend that could shake up conference standings and tournament seeding:

Georgia Southern vs. Marshall

Georgia Southern takes on Marshall Friday at 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+) in a big Sun Belt showdown. Hana Haden has the Eagles on the verge of their first outright Sun Belt regular season title since 1994.

A win would set them up nicely for the Sun Belt tournament in Pensacola, Florida, and maybe even an NCAA Tournament bid. That’s a pretty big deal for this program.

Maryland vs. Michigan

Maryland heads to Michigan on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Both teams are trying to improve their seeding for the Big Ten Tournament.

Momentum is everything at this point, so expect a hard-fought game as each team looks to finish strong.

UCLA vs. USC

UCLA visits crosstown rival USC on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET (FS1). This one has Pac-12 standings implications and could boost either team’s NCAA Tournament resume.

Rivalry games always have extra juice, and this matchup is no different. Expect some fireworks.

Teams on the Bubble

Selection Sunday is right around the corner, and a few teams are clinging to their NCAA Tournament hopes. Here are some bubble teams to watch:

Clemson and Virginia

Clemson and Virginia both grabbed important wins last weekend. Clemson has three Quad 1 wins, while Virginia has two.

That puts them in a better spot than most bubble teams, but nothing feels safe yet.