With a Sweet 16 spot hanging in the balance, the No. 1 seed UCLA Bruins (31-2) and No. 8 seed Richmond Spiders (28-6) are gearing up for a high-stakes NCAA Tournament clash on Sunday.
UCLA has been a force to be reckoned with, dominating Big Ten opponents with an 18-2 record and remaining flawless in non-conference matchups at 13-0. The Bruins hang their hats on defense, leading the Big Ten by allowing just 57.3 points per game while suffocating opponents to a mere 34.9% shooting clip.
Meanwhile, Richmond has held its own in A-10 competition, boasting an 18-2 mark. Close games, however, haven’t been their strong suit, as the Spiders have gone 1-3 in contests decided by three points or fewer.
On the offensive end, UCLA flexes its scoring muscles with an average of 78.8 points per game—an eye-popping 22.1 points more than Richmond typically allows (56.7). But don’t count out the Spiders’ sharpshooting, as they knock down 9.4 three-pointers per game, significantly outpacing UCLA’s 5.7 threes allowed per contest.
Here’s everything you need to know about the UCLA vs. Richmond on Saturday afternoon, including broadcast information and live-streaming details.
What channel is UCLA vs. Richmond on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
UCLA vs. Richmond will air nationally on ESPN. Fans looking to stream UCLA vs. Richmond can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NCAA women’s basketball tournament game in 2025.
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UCLA vs. Richmond start time
- Date: Sunday, March 23
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
The NCAA women’s tournament game between UCLA and Richmond is set to tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET from the Los Angeles, California.
Both UCLA and Richmond enter this matchup riding dominant victories, setting the stage for an intense showdown. The Bruins flexed their defensive muscle in an 84-46 rout of Southern, with Lauren Betts contributing across the board — 11 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three blocks — while Londynn Jones added 11 points.
Richmond, meanwhile, showcased offensive efficiency in a commanding 74-49 win over Georgia Tech, fueled by a stellar 30-point, 15-rebound performance from Maggie Doogan and Addie Budnik’s near-flawless shooting.
With both teams coming off statement wins, expect a battle of momentum and firepower.
