Gap widens for Wisconsin, Ohio State in women's hockey NCAA Tournament projections

TODD D. MILEWSKI
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026 Updated Feb 19, 2026

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It looks like the University of Wisconsin and Ohio State will have the top two seeds in the NCAA women's hockey tournament.

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