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2025 Women's NCAA Tournament: South Carolina Defends Title!

2/21/2025

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The 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament kicks off on March 21, with South Carolina aiming to defend their title. Fans will remember Lorri Bauman's stunning 50-point game in 1982 and Anriel Howard's remarkable 27 rebounds in 2016. Ivy League powerhouses Columbia, Harvard, and Princeton are also in the spotlight, eyeing potential NCAA bids after impressive seasons.

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Historical Context

The 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament begins March 21, echoing the tournament's evolution since 1982. South Carolina seeks to defend its title, while Columbia, Harvard, and Princeton aim for NCAA bids. Historical highlights include Lorri Bauman's 50-point game in 1982 and Anriel Howard's 27 rebounds in 2016.

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Story summary

The 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament kicks off on March 21, with South Carolina aiming to defend their title. Fans will remember Lorri Bauman's stunning 50-point game in 1982 and Anriel Howard's remarkable 27 rebounds in 2016. Ivy League powerhouses Columbia, Harvard, and Princeton are also in the spotlight, eyeing potential NCAA bids after impressive seasons.

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