UCLA women’s basketball team secured the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, marking a historic first for the program. They were joined by South Carolina, Southern California, and Texas as the No. 1 seeds. Despite some controversy over the selection process, UCLA is determined to earn their way to the Final Four and compete for a national championship.
South Carolina, the defending champions, had hoped to secure the top seed but ultimately received a three seed due to two key factors, including a large loss to UConn. This year’s tournament features more parity than usual, with no team entering with zero or one loss.
A record 12 teams from the Big Ten are in the field, with newcomers USC and UCLA looking to bring home the conference’s first championship since 1999. The Ivy League received three bids for the first time in history, with Harvard, Columbia, and Princeton all making appearances.
For the first time ever, women’s teams will receive a financial incentive for playing in the tournament, with performance units awarded for each win. The Final Four will be held in Tampa, Florida, on April 4, and the championship game two days later.
Notable omissions from the field include Stanford, ending their 36-year tournament streak, while Tennessee continues their streak of appearing in every tournament since 1982 as a five seed.
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