UC San Diego, a 14-seed in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, will face No. 3 seed TCU in the first round in Fort Worth, Texas. The Tritons claimed their second Big West Championship title, defeating Hawai'i, and are poised for their second consecutive NCAA tournament appearance after transitioning from Division II. Coach Heidi VanDerveer highlights the team's maturity and drive, pointing to strong leadership among key players as crucial elements for success. This matchup marks the first-ever meeting between UC San Diego and TCU in women's basketball.

By the Numbers
  • UC San Diego finished the season with a 24-8 record.
  • TCU holds a 29-5 record heading into the tournament.
State of Play
  • UC San Diego has a 5-0 all-time record in The Big West tournament following their championship win.
  • The Tritons are making their second NCAA tournament appearance since becoming postseason eligible.
What's Next

The winner of the Tritons vs. TCU matchup will advance to face either 6-seed Washington or 11-seed South Dakota State in the next round of the NCAA Tournament.

Bottom Line

As UC San Diego enters the NCAA Tournament, their championship mindset, combined with experienced leadership, positions them as a resilient contender, aiming to extend their tournament run against a stronger opponent.