Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The 2025 DII women’s basketball championship kicked off this past Sunday, March 9, with a selection show that aired at 10:30 p.m. ET. Fans tuned in to see the NCAA reveal the 64 teams that will compete for the title this year. The tournament features a total of 23 automatic bids, which were awarded to various conferences, alongside several at-large spots for teams selected by the committee.
The bracket is now set, creating an exciting path for the teams as they vie for a spot in the Women’s Elite Eight, scheduled to be held at the UMPC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh from March 24-28. This year promises thrilling matchups as schools across the nation compete for a chance to advance in the tournament.
The reigning champion, Minnesota State, is back in the mix after claiming the title in 2024 by defeating Texas Woman’s. Fans are eager to see how Minnesota State will perform as they aim to defend their championship title.
The tournament format will have regionals determining the eight quarterfinalists who will move forward in the competition. To keep track of the action, fans can explore the interactive bracket available on the NCAA’s official website.
As the tournament unfolds, anticipation builds not only for how the teams will perform but for which players will stand out. The stakes are higher than ever, and with so many schools in contention, it’s anyone’s guess who will make it all the way to the top.
For those keen on catching all the action, it’s an exciting time in college basketball, with the countdown to the completion of the full bracket just getting started.
