As a No. 12 seed, they find themselves in one of the most common upset spots, as 12-seeds have a long history of knocking off No. 5 seeds in the first round. Led by star guard Nique Clifford, who is averaging a career-high 19.0 points per game, Colorado State has the firepower to make a run.

At the top of the field of 68 in the 2025 Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament are some familiar faces. The UCLA Bruins secured the No. 1 overall seed while Texas, South Carolina and USC grabbed the remaining No.

There is no formula for accurately predicting who will win the NCAA Tournament. But over the years, we’ve learned a thing or two. Including UConn last season, 19 of the past 22 national champions have been ranked among KenPom’s top six teams entering the postseason.