A closer look at the early ratings numbers for the 2025 NCAA tournament suggests women’s basketball is still playing — and winning — the long game.

It is the first time the Tar Heels and Blue Devils have met in the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Kara Lawson has the Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season and going for their 12th Elite Eight appearance overall.

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