The first Sunday in February is serving up a dose of Madness as every AP top 11 team in women’s college basketball is set to play. The loaded slate of games begins at 12 p.m. ET with a rematch of last year’s title game as No. 1 South Carolina faces No. 5 UConn in Hartford.
Here’s everything you need to know, plus how to watch all the action:
No. 1 South Carolina (22-0) at No. 5 UConn (21-2)
Time: Noon, Eastern
Where to watch: FOX
In what could perhaps be the most anticipated regular season game of this women’s basketball season so far, top-ranked South Carolina plays fifth ranked UConn to begin Sunday’s slate. The teams have not met since last season’s NCAA tournament, when the Gamecocks defeated the Huskies 64-49 to win the championship.
South Carolina has won every game since falling to Kentucky in the 2022 SEC tournament and has unanimously remained atop the AP top 25. Aliyah Boston continues to shine this year, averaging a 12.9-point, 10-rebound double-double and leading her team’s dominance over foes.
Though UConn has been without Paige Bueckers all season and has been without Azzi Fudd, the Huskies have earned much respect this season and still look to avenge their title game loss. Aaliyah Edwards’ post presence and ability to clean up the…