Refs, flops, and absolute chaos — that’s how the first two rounds of women’s March Madness played out.

The Sweet 16 is officially set, but not without controversy.

We break down everything that ripped open the tournament:
• The calls everyone is arguing about
• The flop that changed a game (and got admitted after)
• Hannah Hidalgo taking over and embracing the villain role
• Iowa collapsing in a game they should’ve closed
• Virginia’s run from the First Four to the Sweet 16
• And the matchups that now feel completely different

This wasn’t just a bracket — this was a weekend that changed the tournament.

If you’ve been watching, you already know how wild it got.
If you haven’t, this is everything that happened.

Subscribe for real women’s basketball coverage — not highlights, the conversation.

#MarchMadness #WomensBasketball #NCAAW #Sweet16 #HannahHidalgo #BracketReaction

Refs, flops, and absolute chaos &mdash; that&rsquo;s how the first two rounds of women&rsquo;s March Madness played out.
The Sweet 16 is officially set, but not without controversy.
We break down everything that ripped open the tournament: &bull; The calls everyone is arguing about &bull; The flop that changed a game (and got admitted after) &bull; Hannah Hidalgo taking over and embracing the villain role &bull; Iowa collapsing in a game they should&rsquo;ve closed &bull; Virginia&rsquo;s run from the First Four to the Sweet 16 &bull; And the matchups that now feel completely different
This wasn&rsquo;t just a bracket &mdash; this was a weekend that changed the tournament.
If you&rsquo;ve been watching, you already know how wild it got. If you haven&rsquo;t, this is everything that happened.
Subscribe for real women&rsquo;s basketball coverage &mdash; not highlights, the conversation.
#MarchMadness #WomensBasketball #NCAAW #Sweet16 #HannahHidalgo #BracketReaction

Welcome to Let Her Shoot — the unapologetic, unfiltered weekly deep dive into the wildest, boldest, and most game-changing stories in women’s sports. Hosted by women’s hoops expert Trysta Krick and sports content producer Sarah Chovnick, this isn’t your watered down recap show. It’s opinionated, it’s raw, and it’s all love. No fluff. Just real talk, real coverage, and real respect for the game. So whether you’re here for the game, the gossip, or the greatness — follow for more takes that go way beyond the stat sheet.

New episodes every week.

Let Her Shoot

Welcome to Let Her Shoot — the unapologetic, unfiltered weekly deep dive into the wildest, boldest, and most game-changing stories in women’s sports. Hosted by women’s hoops expert Trysta Krick and sports content producer Sarah Chovnick, this isn’t your watered down recap show. It’s opinionated, it’s raw, and it’s all love. No fluff. Just real talk, real coverage, and real respect for the game. So whether you’re here for the game, the gossip, or the greatness — follow for more takes that go way beyond the stat sheet.

New episodes every week.

Refs, Flops & Chaos Took Over March Madness — The Sweet 16 Is Set

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This March Madness gave us everything… except good basketball.

We were on the ground in Fort Worth for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight — and what we saw didn’t match what you expect from March. Missed layups, low-scoring games, weird energy, and stretches that just didn’t feel like high-level hoops.

And it wasn’t just one game — it was everywhere.

We break down:

Why so many games felt off in person
The shooting drop-off and ugly possessions
What we saw inside locker rooms (and why Notre Dame felt different)
LSU vs Duke chaos + THAT ending
Why the Final Four might be great… but also feels predictable
And whether this is actually good for the game

This is everything you didn’t see on TV.

Subscribe for real, on-the-ground women’s sports coverage.

Chapters: 

00:00 We Didn’t Plan This… But It Worked
01:46 We Just Got Back — Here’s What We Saw
02:42 We Knew Notre Dame Would Win Instantly
03:21 The Locker Room Difference That Changed Everything
05:06 Vanderbilt Looked Shook — Here’s Why
06:11 The Player Who Actually Showed Up
07:09 Stats Lie — Here’s What Really Happened
08:17 Hannah Hidalgo Took Over Everything
09:07 This Team Might Be a 1 Seed Next Year
11:27 UConn Is Somehow Even Scarier Now
14:00 “I Don’t Remember It” — Azzi’s Wild Admission
15:26 This Tournament Setup Makes No Sense
16:00 Geno Just Called It All Out
18:10 Everyone Looked Tired… Here’s Why
19:42 The Courts, The Balls… Something Was Off
22:06 Why The Basketball Looked So Bad
23:16 TCU vs South Carolina — What Actually Happened
25:20 LSU vs Duke Ending Was CHAOS
27:57 Did It “Whip” or Not??
29:32 The Funniest Coach Moment of the Weekend
30:15 Justice For Toby Fournier
31:49 The All-American List Makes No Sense
32:19 The Transfer Portal Is Breaking Teams
34:56 UCLA Keeps Figuring It Out Late
36:14 Wait… Cori Close Might Leave??
37:36 UCLA vs USC — This Is a Problem
39:56 This Matchup Decides Everything
41:16 The Shooting Problem (Again)
41:39 Final Four Pressure Is Here

This March Madness gave us everything&hellip; except good basketball.
We were on the ground in Fort Worth for the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight &mdash; and what we saw didn&rsquo;t match what you expect from March. Missed layups, low-scoring games, weird energy, and stretches that just didn&rsquo;t feel like high-level hoops.
And it wasn&rsquo;t just one game &mdash; it was everywhere.
We break down:
Why so many games felt off in person The shooting drop-off and ugly possessions What we saw inside locker rooms (and why Notre Dame felt different) LSU vs Duke chaos + THAT ending Why the Final Four might be great&hellip; but also feels predictable And whether this is actually good for the game
This is everything you didn&rsquo;t see on TV.
Subscribe for real, on-the-ground women&rsquo;s sports coverage.
Chapters:&nbsp;
00:00 We Didn&rsquo;t Plan This&hellip; But It Worked 01:46 We Just Got Back &mdash; Here&rsquo;s What We Saw 02:42 We Knew Notre Dame Would Win Instantly 03:21 The Locker Room Difference That Changed Everything 05:06 Vanderbilt Looked Shook &mdash; Here&rsquo;s Why 06:11 The Player Who Actually Showed Up 07:09 Stats Lie &mdash; Here&rsquo;s What Really Happened 08:17 Hannah Hidalgo Took Over Everything 09:07 This Team Might Be a 1 Seed Next Year 11:27 UConn Is Somehow Even Scarier Now 14:00 &ldquo;I Don&rsquo;t Remember It&rdquo; &mdash; Azzi&rsquo;s Wild Admission 15:26 This Tournament Setup Makes No Sense 16:00 Geno Just Called It All Out 18:10 Everyone Looked Tired&hellip; Here&rsquo;s Why 19:42 The Courts, The Balls&hellip; Something Was Off 22:06 Why The Basketball Looked So Bad 23:16 TCU vs South Carolina &mdash; What Actually Happened 25:20 LSU vs Duke Ending Was CHAOS 27:57 Did It &ldquo;Whip&rdquo; or Not?? 29:32 The Funniest Coach Moment of the Weekend 30:15 Justice For Toby Fournier 31:49 The All-American List Makes No Sense 32:19 The Transfer Portal Is Breaking Teams 34:56 UCLA Keeps Figuring It Out Late 36:14 Wait&hellip; Cori Close Might Leave?? 37:36 UCLA vs USC &mdash; This Is a Problem 39:56 This Matchup Decides Everything 41:16 The Shooting Problem (Again) 41:39 Final Four Pressure Is Here

Bad Hoops, Blowouts & A Weird March Madness

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March Madness is here — and we immediately started arguing.

This episode turns into exactly what women’s sports should feel like: loud opinions, real debates, and zero pretending we all agree.

We break down the women’s March Madness bracket, get into the biggest matchups, and give our full bracket breakdown — from UConn and UCLA to LSU, Duke, and South Carolina.

Some of these picks… we’re standing on.
Others might age terribly.

Either way — this is the conversation.

If you’ve been here, you already know the vibe.
If you’re new, welcome in.

Follow the show and join us every week — this isn’t just coverage, it’s the group chat.

March Madness is here &mdash; and we immediately started arguing.
This episode turns into exactly what women&rsquo;s sports should feel like: loud opinions, real debates, and zero pretending we all agree.
We break down the women&rsquo;s March Madness bracket, get into the biggest matchups, and give our full bracket breakdown &mdash; from UConn and UCLA to LSU, Duke, and South Carolina.
Some of these picks&hellip; we&rsquo;re standing on. Others might age terribly.
Either way &mdash; this is the conversation.
If you&rsquo;ve been here, you already know the vibe. If you&rsquo;re new, welcome in.
Follow the show and join us every week &mdash; this isn&rsquo;t just coverage, it&rsquo;s the group chat.

Women’s March Madness Is Here… And We’re Already Fighting About It

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Something is shifting across women’s basketball — from WNBA labor negotiations to tournament chaos across college hoops.

In this episode of Let Her Shoot, we break down the biggest stories shaping the sport right now, including the growing tension between WNBA players and ownership during the latest CBA negotiations, the implications for salaries and league expansion, and what this could mean for the future of the league.

We also dive into a wild week in college basketball — including major shakeups in the rankings, tournament implications, and why teams like Texas, LSU, and others are suddenly changing the entire national title picture.

From WNBA power struggles to college basketball chaos, the sport is entering one of the most fascinating moments it has seen in years.

Topics include:

WNBA CBA negotiations explained

Player salaries and expansion tensions

Texas shaking up the tournament landscape

LSU and the SEC title race

Duke and the ACC surge

March Madness outlook

Women’s basketball is growing faster than ever — but right now, something bigger might be happening behind the scenes.

Something is shifting across women&rsquo;s basketball &mdash; from WNBA labor negotiations to tournament chaos across college hoops.
In this episode of Let Her Shoot, we break down the biggest stories shaping the sport right now, including the growing tension between WNBA players and ownership during the latest CBA negotiations, the implications for salaries and league expansion, and what this could mean for the future of the league.
We also dive into a wild week in college basketball &mdash; including major shakeups in the rankings, tournament implications, and why teams like Texas, LSU, and others are suddenly changing the entire national title picture.
From WNBA power struggles to college basketball chaos, the sport is entering one of the most fascinating moments it has seen in years.
Topics include:
WNBA CBA negotiations explained
Player salaries and expansion tensions
Texas shaking up the tournament landscape
LSU and the SEC title race
Duke and the ACC surge
March Madness outlook
Women&rsquo;s basketball is growing faster than ever &mdash; but right now, something bigger might be happening behind the scenes.

Something Is Breaking in Women’s Basketball

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Refs, Flops & Chaos Took Over March Madness — The Sweet 16 Is Set

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