The holiday season isn’t just about turkey and pumpkin pie—it’s a basketball feast for women’s college hoops fans! Over the next 10 days, top-ranked teams, rising stars, and high-stakes tournaments will take center stage. Here’s your ultimate guide to the 36 must-watch games during this year’s Feast Week.
Why Feast Week Is Unmissable
Feast Week is a critical early-season test for women’s college basketball teams. It’s a chance for:
– Top programs to prove their dominance.
– Underdogs to pull off upsets.
– Players to boost their NCAA Tournament resumes.
With elite talent like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese on display, every game is a must-watch.
Top 3 Tournaments to Circle on Your Calendar
- 🏝️ Battle 4 Atlantis (Nov. 20-22, Bahamas)
- Teams: UConn, UCLA, Louisville, Kansas, Marquette, Mississippi State
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Game to Watch: #5 UConn vs. #3 UCLA (Nov. 20) – A Final Four preview featuring Paige Bueckers vs. Lauren Betts.
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🌴 Cancun Challenge (Nov. 23-25, Mexico)
- Teams: #4 Iowa, Kansas State, FGCU
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Game to Watch: Iowa vs. Kansas State (Nov. 25) – Caitlin Clark vs. Ayoka Lee in a shootout for the ages.
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🏀 Gulf Coast Showcase (Nov. 24-26, Florida)
- Teams: North Carolina, Alabama, Iowa State
- Game to Watch: UNC vs. Alabama (Nov. 25) – A battle of ACC vs. SEC tempo.
🔥 Marquee Matchups & Rivalry Games
- #1 South Carolina vs. #11 Notre Dame (Nov. 22) – A title contender showdown with Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks facing Hannah Hidalgo’s Irish.
- #9 Stanford vs. Florida State (Nov. 25) – Cameron Brink’s defense vs. FSU’s physicality.
- #7 LSU vs. #12 Virginia Tech (Nov. 30) – A Final Four rematch starring Angel Reese and Elizabeth Kitley.
💎 Hidden Gems You Shouldn’t Miss
- Princeton vs. #15 Indiana (Nov. 22) – Can the Tigers’ system slow down Mackenzie Holmes?
- Colorado vs. Kentucky (Nov. 25) – A guard battle between Jaylyn Sherrod and Maddie Scherr.
- USC vs. Seton Hall (Nov. 26) – Freshman JuJu Watkins continues her breakout season.
🌟 Top 5 Players to Watch
- Caitlin Clark (Iowa) – The reigning Naismith POY is must-see TV.
- Paige Bueckers (UConn) – Back healthy and better than ever.
- Angel Reese (LSU) – A walking double-double with unmatched energy.
- Cameron Brink (Stanford) – The nation’s best shot-blocker.
- JuJu Watkins (USC) – The #1 freshman making waves early.
📺 How to Watch Feast Week Games
- TV: ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, FloHoops
- Streaming: ESPN+, Paramount+ (for select games)
- Tip: Set reminders for prime-time matchups!
🏆 Final Thoughts
Feast Week is women’s college basketball at its best—high stakes, intense rivalries, and breakout performances. Which game are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!
