The USC Trojans, one week ago, had an outside chance at a No. 1 seed for the 2024 Women’s NCAA Tournament. It was possible but generally unlikely. Now, after beating Colorado on Friday night, USC’s odds of rising to a top seed are considerably higher. We won’t yet go so far as to say it’s probable that the Women of Troy will earn a No. 1 seed, but now it’s not really a fringe scenario. It’s now very realistic that USC can move up to the top of the bracket.
Let’s go through some details which underscore why USC now has a significantly better chance of getting a top seed in March Madness: