Women’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Highlights and Scores March 2026

The Women’s NCAA Tournament is rolling, and you can feel the tension as teams fight for a spot in the Sweet 16. This year’s bracket has already delivered wild moments, upsets, and some truly electric performances.

From North Carolina to TCU, squads have battled hard, putting on a show for fans of women’s college basketball. With UConn, UCLA, and South Carolina—all No. 1 seeds—still alive, the drama isn’t going anywhere soon.

Let’s jump into the latest highlights, scores, and performances from this round of games.

Sweet 16 Teams Emerge Victorious

Sunday brought big wins for several teams, each punching their ticket to the Sweet 16. Here’s a quick look at those results:

• North Carolina: Defeated Maryland 74-66
• Minnesota: Edged out Ole Miss 65-63
• Oklahoma: Triumphed over Michigan State 77-71
• Texas: Dominated Oregon 100-58
• Duke: Overpowered Baylor 69-46
• LSU: Crushed Texas Tech 101-47
• Michigan: Routed NC State 92-63
• TCU: Narrowly beat Washington 62-59

Monday’s Key Matchups

Monday looks loaded, with three No. 1 seeds trying to move on. UConn faces Syracuse. UCLA gets Oregon State. South Carolina lines up against USC.

The stakes couldn’t be higher, and fans are buzzing to see how it all shakes out.

Game Highlights and Standout Performances

The last batch of games? Honestly, they’ve been wild. Here are a few moments and players that really stood out:

UConn’s Dominance

UConn kept rolling, blowing past Syracuse 98-45. Azzi Fudd put up a career-best 34 points in just three quarters, knocking down eight threes and adding five assists, four steals, and three boards.

Sarah Strong chipped in 18 points and nine rebounds, and freshman Blanca Quiñonez matched her with 18 points. UConn’s defense and smooth offense just overwhelmed Syracuse, and they notched their 52nd straight win to lock in another Sweet 16 berth.

South Carolina’s Offensive Explosion

South Carolina turned heads with a 101-61 blowout over USC. Joyce Edwards led the way, dropping 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for her second straight double-double in the tournament.

The Gamecocks’ frontcourt, including Madina Okot, was just too much, combining for 24 points and 16 rebounds in the first half alone. They forced 15 turnovers and turned those into 18 points, making it look almost easy at times.

Virginia’s Historic Upset

No. 10 seed Virginia stunned No. 2 Iowa 83-75 in double overtime. Charlottesville’s own Kymora Johnson was clutch, scoring 28 points and hitting a huge floater to send it to the second OT.

This win sends Virginia to its first Sweet 16 since 2000, and, honestly, it’s wild—they’re the first D-I women’s team to go from the First Four to the Sweet 16.

Close Calls and Nail-Biting Finishes

It hasn’t all been blowouts. Some games have come down to the wire, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Louisville’s Narrow Escape

Louisville squeaked past Alabama 69-68 to reach the Sweet 16. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading leads.

Tajianna Roberts paced Louisville with 18 points, and Elif Istanbulluoglu put up a double-double—12 points and 10 rebounds. Alabama shot well, but Louisville’s work in the paint and transition gave them the edge.

Kentucky’s Gritty Win

Kentucky fought hard for a 74-73 win over West Virginia, making their first Sweet 16 since 2016. Their size and rebounding really stood out, as they outrebounded West Virginia 38-19.

Clara Strack and Teonni Key combined for 37 points and 25 rebounds. Next up, Kentucky faces No. 1 seed Texas, hoping to flip the script after losing to them earlier this season.

Looking Ahead

With every round, the hype just keeps building. Fans are already eyeing the next slate of big matchups, all with a shot at the Elite Eight on the line.