There was a mix of chalk and upsets through the first two rounds of the women’s NCAA tournament, and the Sweet 16 may bring even more of a shakeup.
Though the margins of victory were high among the No. 1 and 2 seeds in the first two rounds, the strong defense of the remaining field should make for an exciting and unpredictable Sweet 16. Six No. 5 and 6 seeds pulled off upsets to advance and may be fit to surprise going forward.
The top eight seeds still remain in a tournament anchored by the Big Ten, which has four teams represented in the Sweet 16.