Introduction

As the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament approaches, basketball fans are eager to see how the bracket unfolds. Renowned analyst Charlie Creme has provided his expert predictions for every game, from the First Four to the National Championship. Here’s a detailed look at his projections for each region and the anticipated outcomes.

Spokane 1 Region

First Round Picks

• No. 1 UCLA Bruins vs. No. 16 UC San Diego Toreros: 90-55
• No. 8 Richmond Spiders vs. No. 9 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 64-63
• No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels vs. No. 12 Ball State Cardinals: 54-42
• No. 4 Baylor Bears vs. No. 13 Grand Canyon Lopes: 80-74

Second Round Picks

• No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 8 Richmond: 84-68
• No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 5 Ole Miss: 68-67

Sweet 16 Picks

• No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 4 Baylor: 71-64

Birmingham 2 Region

First Round Picks

• No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks vs. No. 16 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles: 91-47
• No. 9 Indiana Hoosiers vs. No. 8 Utah Utes: 62-48

Second Round Picks

• No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 9 Indiana: 76-58

Sweet 16 Picks

• No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 4 Maryland Terrapins: 80-72

Birmingham 3 Region

First Round Picks

• No. 1 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 16 High Point Panthers: 84-40
• No. 9 Creighton Bluejays vs. No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini: 64-62

Second Round Picks

• No. 1 Texas vs. No. 9 Creighton: 90-58

Sweet 16 Picks

• No. 1 Texas vs. No. 5 Tennessee Lady Volunteers: 74-69

Spokane 4 Region

First Round Picks

• No. 1 USC Trojans vs. No. 16 UNC Greensboro Spartans: 88-39
• No. 9 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. No. 8 California Golden Bears: 76-74

Second Round Picks

• No. 1 USC vs. No. 9 Mississippi State: 90-64

Sweet 16 Picks

• No. 1 USC vs. No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats: 80-72

Final Four Predictions

National Semifinals

• No. 2 UConn Huskies vs. No. 1 UCLA Bruins: 81-67
• No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks vs. No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 72-67

National Championship

• South Carolina Gamecocks vs. UConn Huskies: 72-70

Analysis

UConn and South Carolina are set to dominate the tournament, with South Carolina reclaiming the championship title. This year's tournament promises intense competition and thrilling matchups, making it a must-watch for basketball enthusiasts.