NCAA women's basketball tournament is underway

South Carolina is the defending champion and the top overall seed. The Gamecocks are led by Aliyah Boston, who is a contender for national player of the year.

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[{"selector":"#anim-29d3fee7-8326-4935-8279-ea567ad64144 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.319962573217424%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Iowa is the third overall seed and is led by Caitlin Clark, who is one of the most exciting players in the country. Clark is averaging 27.6 points and 8.8 assists per game.

[{"selector":"#anim-a09e1a88-59f7-49d6-b313-e954f9bbdb6c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.240568296631277%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Arizona is the fourth overall seed and is looking to make it back to the Final Four for the second straight year. The Wildcats are led by Lauren Ware, who is averaging 15.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

[{"selector":"#anim-b5fbc55f-199e-4bdf-a638-f74b8ed6e376 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.245420013213078%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Gonzaga is the fifth overall seed and is looking to make its first Final Four appearance since 2018. The Bulldogs are led by Jill Townsend, who is averaging 16.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

[{"selector":"#anim-f72151af-bc38-47ad-aa59-027aa3f9c7da [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.17499990397451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] There are a number of exciting matchups in the first round, including UConn vs. Cal State Fullerton and Stanford vs. Missouri State.The tournament is expected to be competitive, with a number of teams capable of winning it all.

[{"selector":"#anim-b221d937-b7e8-4d3e-8e1a-359ba3ab6511 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-0.003186846034842337%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The tournament is a great opportunity to watch some of the best women's basketball players in the world.

[{"selector":"#anim-d8558fb6-5aa7-49eb-8356-66ec2f94b8d5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The games are exciting and the atmosphere is electric.Be sure to tune in and watch the tournament!

[{"selector":"#anim-f2bf9d9a-f211-4780-82a0-6c4bd2cc8299 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.22961945131945%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The most recent upsets in the tournament were on March 16th, when No. 10 seed Princeton upset No. 7 seed Wisconsin and No. 11 seed Vermont upset No. 6 seed Arkansas.

[{"selector":"#anim-6b2b7f02-0d06-4fd7-ae81-bfba1a0954b6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The tournament is a great way to get involved in college basketball and support your favorite team.