The 2025 NCAA Women's Tournament marches into the second round on Sunday, setting up a high-stakes showdown between No. 4 Ohio State (26-6) and No. 5 Tennessee (23-9) with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.
This marks the 14th all-time meeting between the programs, with the Lady Vols holding a 10-3 advantage. Both teams are aiming to punch their ticket to the regional semifinals for the first time since 2023.
Tennessee heads into the matchup riding high after dismantling South Florida 101-66 in the first round, setting a new program record for three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game with 16. Ohio State, meanwhile, handled Montana State 71-51, shooting a sharp 50.9% from the floor and forcing an overwhelming 26 turnovers.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State NCAA Women's game, plus plenty more.
Tennessee vs Ohio State: Date and tip-off time
The Lady Vols and the Buckeyes will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAW game on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT at Value City Arena in the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.
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Date |
Sunday, March 23, 2025 |
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Tip-off Time |
8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT |
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Venue |
Value City Arena in the Schottenstein Center |
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Location |
Columbus, Ohio |
How to watch Tennessee vs Ohio State on TV and stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on:
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Tennessee Volunteers team news & key performers
Leading the charge for the Lady Vols is standout guard Talaysia Cooper, who entered the tournament averaging 16.7 points per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field. A second-team All-SEC selection, Cooper is also Tennessee's top defensive playmaker, leading the team with 3.1 steals per game while adding 0.7 blocks.
Ohio State Buckeyes news & key performers
A lingering question for the Buckeyes is the availability of freshman center Elsa Lemmila, who returned to practice on Saturday but remains uncertain to play after missing Friday's game against Montana State due to a lingering left foot injury that has hampered her since January. In her absence, graduate senior Eboni Walker stepped up, bringing tenacity on the glass despite lacking the size of Lemmilä or starting forward Ajae Petty. Walker made her presence felt with four offensive rebounds and a pair of assists, providing the kind of hustle Ohio State will need against a relentless Tennessee squad on the boards.
While the Lady Vols distribute minutes evenly—no player averages more than 25 per game—Cooper remains the focal point. The redshirt sophomore leads the team in scoring (16.8 PPG), rebounding (5.8 RPG), assists (3.2 APG), and steals (3.0 SPG), the latter ranking as the best mark in the SEC.
Containing Cooper will be a challenge, as few guards possess a defensive skill set that matches up well with her blend of size and athleticism. However, Ohio State may counter with Taylor Thierry, a semifinalist for National Defensive Player of the Year. The Buckeyes will likely lean on Thierry to help disrupt Cooper's rhythm in what promises to be a fierce, tightly contested battle.