Women's March Madness schedule today: Times, TV channels, scores for Wednesday NCAA Tournament First Four games

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On a Wednesday, it begins again.

Women's March Madness is here, kicking off with two First Four matchups.

Nebraska and Richmond will face off for the No.

11 seed in Region 2 while Missouri State and Stephen F.

Austin will compete for No.

16 in Region 3.

Winners will play Baylor and Texas, respectively.

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First Four matchups aren't a chance at the complete bracket, they're a chance at proving a team's worth, proving they belong, proving they are March ready.

Are these squads tournament ready, or does their postseason journey end as soon as it begins?

Here's how to watch the Women's March Madness action begin with a schedule and TV channels for Wednesday's games.

First Four: Wednesday, March 18
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Women's March Madness schedule 2026
Emily Dozier is a live events and lifestyle writer at The Sporting News, covering everything from sporting events and music festivals to broadway shows and stand-up comedy.

Based out of New York, she graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

When not covering the SN tickets beat, Emily enjoys playing volleyball and cooking.

Prior to joining The Sporting News in 2023, Emily covered the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for the Associated Press.