We’re days away from 2024, and the thick of conference play lies ahead in what has already been a women’s college basketball season for the books. And yet before we look too far ahead, 2023 will conclude with some top-tier conference matchups, giving fans a taste of the excitement to come this winter and spring.
Two pairs of undefeated, in-state (or even crosstown) rivals square off Saturday: No. 10 Baylor at No. 5 Texas and No. 6 USC at No. 2 UCLA. If you’re enjoying a slower pace after the holidays and before we hit the ground running in 2024, good news: You have a great excuse not to leave your couch this weekend with some of these must-watch games on tap.
As conference play gets into full swing, we break down the questions that will define each Power 5 race and look ahead to some of the best games to prioritize in your weekend viewing.
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