Live Updates: Women’s March Madness Scores and Highlights from NCAA Tournament
The Women’s NCAA Tournament moves into the Round of 32 after a busy first round on Saturday. Filmogaz.com has reporters at venues across the country. Follow Filmogaz.com’s Live Updates: Women’s March Madness Scores and Highlights from NCAA Tournament for real-time coverage.
Sunday schedule and top matchups
Several second-round games are set for Sunday, March 22. Key matchups include Texas vs. Oregon and Maryland vs. North Carolina.
- Maryland vs. North Carolina — 12 p.m., ESPN
- NC State vs. Michigan — 1 p.m., ABC
- Ole Miss vs. Minnesota — 2 p.m., ESPN
- Texas Tech vs. LSU — 3 p.m., ABC
- Duke vs. Baylor — 4 p.m., ESPN
- Oregon vs. Texas — 6 p.m., ESPN
- Washington vs. TCU — 8 p.m., ESPN
Maryland–North Carolina context
The Maryland–North Carolina game renews an ACC rivalry. Maryland beat North Carolina for its lone national title in 2006.
The first quarter saw North Carolina build a small lead. At the end of the period the score was North Carolina 22, Maryland 17.
Early game details
North Carolina recorded a 9-0 run midway through the first quarter. Elina Aarnisalo led the Tar Heels with eight points on 4-of-5 shooting.
For Maryland, Yarden Garzon and Mir McLean each had four points. The Carmichael Arena crowd played a clear role in the game’s early atmosphere.
Injury and roster notes
NC State will play Michigan without starting guard Zoe Brooks. Brooks was ruled out after a foot injury suffered in the first round.
Brooks scored eight points in 17 minutes during the first-round win. She averaged 16.1 points and 4.3 assists this season.
North Carolina will also be without junior guard Reniya Kelly. Kelly has been sidelined since Feb. 5 with an undisclosed injury.
Elina Aarnisalo’s growing role
Aarnisalo is a sophomore transfer from UCLA and a native of Helsinki. She has Final Four experience that none of her teammates share.
She has become the Tar Heels’ primary ball handler. In March she has lifted her scoring and rebounding numbers.
UNC chemistry and social media
The Tar Heels use team-run social accounts to build culture. The group operates Blue Ballers on TikTok and Instagram.
Jordan Zubich manages the accounts and handles editing. A practice clip drew roughly 1.5 million TikTok views and 2.8 million Instagram views.
Coach Courtney Banghart said she has pushed the team hard this season. Players cite off-court bonding events as a key reason for strong chemistry.
First-round roundup
The opening round produced several lopsided results and big performances. Top seeds largely advanced without serious tests.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Texas | 87–45 vs. Missouri State |
| LSU | 116–58 vs. Jacksonville |
| Maryland | 99–67 vs. Murray State |
| North Carolina | 82–51 vs. Western Illinois |
| Iowa | 68–48 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson |
| UConn | 90–52 vs. UTSA |
| UCLA | 96–43 vs. California Baptist |
| South Carolina | 103–34 vs. Southern |
Where the early rounds are being played
- Cameron Indoor Stadium — Duke, Durham, N.C.
- Carver-Hawkeye Arena — Iowa City, Iowa
- Pete Maravich Assembly Center — Baton Rouge, La.
- KFC Yum! Center — Louisville, Ky.
- Crisler Center — Ann Arbor, Mich.
- Williams Arena — Minneapolis, Minn.
- Carmichael Arena — Chapel Hill, N.C.
- Value Center Arena — Columbus, Ohio
The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight will be in Fort Worth and Sacramento. The Final Four and national title game are set for Phoenix.
Looking ahead
Monday’s second-round slate includes matchups such as Alabama vs. Louisville and Virginia vs. Iowa. Check Filmogaz.com for updated results and analysis.
