Mar 16, 2025 - Sports

In photos: Iconic March Madness women's tourney moments

Tyler Buchanan

Arike Ogunbowale shoots a jump shot. — Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale became a legend in 2018, hitting game-winning shots in both the Final Four and national championship games. Photo: Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images

March Madness is about to kick off once again, with the women's NCAA basketball tournament bracket reveal on Sunday.

Through the lens: We're taking a look at some of the most iconic moments of the tournament through the decades, from the 1990s to the present day.

UConn women's basketball players and head coach celebrate in a hug. — UConn is one of the most storied programs in women's basketball. Here, Moriah Jefferson, Morgan Tuck, Breanna Stewart and head coach Geno Auriemma celebrate winning the 2016 national championship and capping a perfect 38-0 season record. Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Coach Pat Summitt cuts the net off a basketball hoop. — Tennessee head coach Pat Summitt won eight NCAA titles in her career and is seen cutting down the net in the 1991 tournament. Photo: Damian Strohmeyer/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images

McKenna Warnock #14 of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Angel Reese #10 of the LSU Lady Tigers look to the ball on the rim during the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship at American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. — Angel Reese won Most Outstanding Player in 2023 by averaging more than 15 rebounds per game during LSU's run to the national championship. The Tigers beat Iowa, forward McKenna Warnock and superstar Caitlin Clark (not pictured) to win the first national championship in program history. Photo: Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images

Survive and advance: Gonzaga guard Brynna Maxwell is pictured moving the team's logo on a bracket after a 2024 tournament win. Photo: Steph Chambers/Getty Images

Iowa player Caitlin Clark shoots the ball. — Caitlin Clark brought stardom to the 2024 tournament, but her Iowa Hawkeyes still finished second for the second straight year by losing South Carolina. Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

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In photos: Iconic March Madness women's tourney moments

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