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The projected 2025 March Madness women’s bracket might already be cooked

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Brace yourselves. The 2025 women’s March Madness bracket might already be wonky.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s March, and that means there is basketball galore. So many people are tuning in across the country as teams march ― get it? ― towards the NCAA tournament. Typically, that means some madness ― see what I did there? ― as top programs across the country compete for a national championship.

However, the wild times have started early this year during tournament play. Upsets across multiple conferences are causing chaos and potentially affecting the larger March Madness women’s bracket. Unfortunately, projected seeding might already be cooked for many programs nationwide. Here’s what I mean.

Here are 4 teams already threatening to upend March Madness:

Vanderbilt Commodores

Mar 6, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Mikayla Blakes (1) drives by Tennessee Lady Vols guard Samara Spencer (7) during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Mar 6, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Mikayla Blakes (1) drives by Tennessee Lady Vols guard Samara Spencer (7) during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt has now beaten the Tennessee Lady Volunteers twice this season, including upsetting them during the SEC tournament. Freshman Mikayla Blakes was a one-woman wrecking crew, but Vandy had several other players, including Khamil Pierre and Iyana Moore, who simply unraveled Kim Caldwell’s team. Their defense left a lot to be desired at times, and then, their offense sputtered on the other end.With the tournament elimination, Tennessee’s NCAA tournament seeding could be at stake. “It’s been a really disappointing last week, week-and-a-half,” Caldwell said after losing to the Commodores. “I don’t think we played well. Even some of the games we won, we didn’t play well. We need to rest, get healthy, and get back to it.”

Florida Gators

Mar 6, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Florida Gators guard Liv McGill (23) celebrates during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn ImagesMar 6, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Florida Gators guard Liv McGill (23) celebrates during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Mar 6, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Florida Gators guard Liv McGill (23) celebrates during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Florida Gators freshman Liv McGill is a name you’ll want to know. McGill’s 29-point outing against No. 19-ranked Alabama was incredible. McGill helped the Gators fend off a Crimson Tide team led by Sarah Ashlee Barker that ate into a double-digit lead.

Ultimately, Florida beat Alabama 63-61 with just seconds remaining. Like Tenneesee, Alabama’s seeding for the forthcoming NCAA tournament might be in jeopardy after the loss.

Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) goes up for a basket against Michigan State Spartans forward Grace VanSlooten (14) on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in a round two game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-61.Iowa Hawkeyes guard Lucy Olsen (33) goes up for a basket against Michigan State Spartans forward Grace VanSlooten (14) on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in a round two game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-61.

The Iowa Hawkeyes aren’t the same group that went to the national championship last season, and without Caitlin Clark, they haven’t had the season most probably hoped for. Still, under the leadership of Villanova transfer Lucy Olsen, they’re a feisty group and potentially busted part of the women’s bracket.

During the ongoing Big Ten tournament, Iowa upset the No. 24 ranked Michican State Spartans, 74-61, and could also impact Michigan State’s seeding. It’s possible they could be a No. 2 seed on selection Sunday.

Stanford Cardinal

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 06: Head coach Kate Paye of the Stanford Cardinal reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on February 06, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 06: Head coach Kate Paye of the Stanford Cardinal reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on February 06, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 06: Head coach Kate Paye of the Stanford Cardinal reacts against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on February 06, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Surprisingly, Stanford’s shocking loss to Clemson in the ACC Tournament means they could miss out on the NCAA tournament. Yes, after Tara Vanderveer’s retirement, the program’s 36-year streak of going dancing could come to an end. Per SB Nation’s Mitchell Northam, head coach Kate Paye said the team might be willing to play in another tournament, perhaps the Women’s Basketball Invitation.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: March Madness women’s bracket in 2025 might already be cooked



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