Selection Sunday has arrived, and excitement is in the air for the 68 women’s college basketball teams. They’re all on the edge of their seats, waiting to find out their seeding and the path they must take to win the national championship.
The big reveal of the bracket is set for 8 p.m. Sunday on ESPN. For those who prefer streaming, options include FuboTV and Sling.
A unique feature of the women’s tournament is that the top 16 teams get to host the first and second rounds. This gives the top four seeds in each region a significant home-court advantage.
In local news, both Michigan (20-13) and Michigan State (22-8) are expected to secure their spots in the tournament. However, neither team will host a seed. The Wolverines made it to the Big Ten semifinals before falling to the eventual champions, Iowa. According to ESPN’s Charlie Crème’s latest bracketology, they’re one of the last four teams to get a bye, earning a No. 10 seed and continuing their six-year tournament streak.
The Spartans, under the guidance of first-year coach Robyn Fralick, finished fourth in their conference. Despite a quarterfinal loss to the No. 5 seed Nebraska, their strong season performance should comfortably place them in the tournament field, with Crème predicting a No. 8 seed for MSU.
**NCAA WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT SELECTION SHOW DETAILS**
**TV Channel:** ESPN
**Time:** 8-9 p.m.
**Live Stream Options:** FuboTV (free trial available) | Sling
**2024 NCAA TOURNAMENT KEY DATES**
– **March 17:** Selection Sunday
– **March 20-21:** First Four
– **March 22-23:** First round
– **March 24-25:** Second round
– **March 29-30:** Sweet 16
– **March 31-April 1:** Elite Eight
– **April 5:** Final Four at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland
– **April 7:** National Championship at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
This year’s tournament promises excitement, upsets, and unforgettable moments as teams battle it out for the ultimate title.