The second round of the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament delivered high drama and elite basketball, as the field continues to narrow down to the absolute best. In today’s slate of games, Michigan, LSU, UNC, and TCU all successfully navigated tough matchups to officially punch their tickets to the Sweet 16.
Star Power on Display
LSU continued their dominant run, utilizing their terrifying frontcourt size and athleticism to completely overwhelm their opponent in the second half. Meanwhile, Michigan and UNC both survived tense, back-and-forth defensive struggles. Both programs relied heavily on their veteran guard play to manage the clock and hit crucial free throws in the final two minutes. TCU, perhaps the biggest surprise of the group, put on an absolute shooting clinic, breaking open a tight game in the third quarter with a barrage of transition three-pointers.
Looking Ahead to the Regional Semifinals
With these four teams advancing, the Sweet 16 matchups are shaping up to be spectacular. We are guaranteed to see contrasting styles of play, heated coaching matchups, and the brightest stars in the sport going head-to-head on the national stage. If the Round of 32 was this competitive, the second weekend is going to be unforgettable.
