The 2026 NCAA women’s tournament tips off Friday with 16 games featuring eight of the top-four seeds in the bracket. While the first round of the tournament is usually pretty chalky on the women’s side, there will still be plenty of action and a lot of top players to watch. Sports Illustrated will provide live updates, scores, analysis and more starting with No. 3 Duke vs. No. 14 Charleston at 11:30 a.m. ET on ESPN2 through No. 4 Oklahoma vs. No. 13 Idaho at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. Follow along for the latest across the bracket.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Women’s March Madness Day 1 Live: Olivia Miles Notches Triple-Double, Baylor Holds Off Nebraska.
