"Since ESPN's Bracketology first projected the field in October, UConn has been the projected No. 1 overall seed. The Huskies remain the nation's lone unbeaten team, with nine Quad 1 wins. They were also the top seed in the committee's top-16 reveals on Feb. 14 and March 1. But the Bruins' metrics are no less impressive: 18 Quad 1 wins, the top wins above bubble number, the nation's best strength of schedule."
"Since that March 1 standings reveal, UCLA won a Big Ten tournament title to go with a regular-season championship. If the committee sees a sweep of the championships in the country's second-rated conference -- and that 51-point win over Iowa in the finals last Sunday -- as compelling, the Bruins could overtake the Huskies for the top spot."
The NCAA women's tournament selection committee in Indianapolis is completing the 2026 bracket with most major decisions already determined. The four No. 1 seeds—UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina—were decided after Power 4 conference tournaments concluded. The top 16 seeds were released alphabetically on Saturday, determining which teams will host opening weekend games. UConn, the reigning champion and nation's only unbeaten team with nine Quad 1 wins, has been projected as the No. 1 overall seed since October. However, UCLA presents a strong alternative with 18 Quad 1 wins, the best strength of schedule, and recent Big Ten tournament and regular-season championships. The committee continues evaluating deeper bubble teams than in recent years, with remaining decisions focusing on seed placement and regional assignments.
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