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Elite Eight recap: Virginia Tech takes back-and-forth affair from Ohio State

The Virginia Tech Hokies are headed to their first-ever Final Four.

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Elite Eight recap: South Carolina guards complement Aliyah Boston in win over Maryland

The South Carolina Gamecocks received 18 points from Zia Cooke, 16 from Beal and 22 from Aliyah Boston in a convincing win over the Maryland Terrapins.

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NCAA Tournament Elite Eight: Iowa clinches Final Four berth

Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes recorded the first-ever 30-point triple-double in NCAAW Tournament history and even made it a 40-point triple-double.

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LSU ends Miami’s Cinderella story in Elite Eight

After a fantastic run that lead them to the Elite Eight, the Miami Hurricanes couldn’t get past the No. 3 seed LSU Tigers.

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Ohio State Buckeyes, Virginia Tech Hokies advance to Elite Eight

UConn was upset and Georgia Amoore had a career night to earn Virginia Tech its first Elite Eight berth.

Maryland, South Carolina set for rematch in Elite Eight

The South Carolina Gamecocks remained perfect in their quest for back-to-back championships, sending the UCLA Bruins home in the Sweet Sixteen with a trademark defensive-minded win. They’ll advance to play the Maryland Terrapins, who outlasted a shorthanded Notre Dame Fighting Irish squad to punch their own ticket to the Elite Eight.

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Iowa and Louisville advance to Elite Eight

A Caitlin Clark-led Iowa team advances to the Elite Eight and Hailey Van Lith helps Louisville beat Ole Miss.

Cinderella Canes and Lady Tigers advance to Elite Eight

The No. 9 seed Miami Hurricanes earned the program’s first Elite Eight appearance, holding off a comeback from the No. 4 seed Villanova Wildcats. The No. 3 seed LSU Lady Tigers then escaped against the No. 2 seed Utah Utes, advancing to the program’s first Elite Eight since 2008.

2023 NCAA Tournament high-major assessment

Historically speaking, high-major programs have been the most successful in the Women’s NCAA Tournament. That remains the case ahead of the 2023 Sweet Sixteen, but for every team that has been a pleasant surprise, there’s another that didn’t live up to expectations.

Re-ranking the NCAAW Tournament Sweet Sixteen

We’ve got two No. 1 seeds, four No. 2 seeds, three No. 3 seeds, three No. 4 seeds, one No. 5 seed, one No. 6 seed, one No. 8 seed and one No. 9 seed in the NCAAW Sweet Sixteen. But how much will seeding really matter moving forward?

Louisville wins much more comfortably, Tennessee dominates again

Hailey Van Lith scored 20-plus for the Louisville Cardinals in an NCAA Tournament game. Sound Familiar? Plus, the Tennessee Lady Volunteers have been the most dominant team in the 2023 Big Dance thus far.

Jacy back in a groove for Ohio State, Nova gets job done

Jacy Sheldon provided a thrilling game-winner for the Ohio State Buckeyes, while Maddy Siegrist and Lucy Olsen made sure the Villanova Wildcats were not upset by the Cinderella FGCU Eagles.

Colorado shuts down Duke, Fudd has breakout game for UConn

The Colorado Buffaloes are dancing on to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2002. Meanwhile, the UConn Huskies turned a nerve-racking first quarter into a comfortable victory.

Destiny Harden adds to clutch legacy, Charisma Osborne 12-of-12 at line

Destiny Harden has done it again for the Miami Hurricanes, while Charisma Osborne helped the UCLA Bruins come back from down one entering the fourth.

Why Ole Miss’ upset of Stanford shouldn’t come as a huge surprise

The Ole Miss Rebels are the first team to ruin a No. 1 seed’s Sweet Sixteen plans since 2009.

Ole Miss shocks Stanford and LSU defeats Michigan in second round

The Ole Miss Rebels took down the mighty Stanford Cardinal, who won the tournament two years ago. Plus, Angel Reese continues to take her game to new heights for the LSU Tigers.

NCAA Tournament Second Round: Iowa perseveres past Georgia

With a valiant team effort, the Iowa Hawkeyes were able to overcome frequent turnovers to conquer the haunting memory of last year’s defeat before their home crowd.

Aerial Powers featured in Gucci docuseries

Minnesota Lynx forward Aerial Powers is not only a WNBA team’s leading scorer, but also a superstar video gamer, whose life story is being told in a Gucci docuseries.

Refs botch review; Utah Utes win anyway, as do Maryland Terps

A review of whether the ball hit the rim or not did not include audio and therefore the incorrect call stood. It left one second on the shot clock for Utah on a fourth-quarter possession and may have cost it a basket. The Utes won anyway. Meanwhile, Diamond Miller’s likely farewell to XFINITY Center was full of Terpy goodness.

NCAA Tournament Second Round: Notre Dame survives, VA Tech makes history

The Virginia Tech Hokies head to the Sweet Sixteen for the second time in program history, while the Notre Dame Fighting Irish just slip past the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

NCAA Tournament Second Round: South Carolina uses electric third to overcome USF

The South Carolina Gamecocks trailed by four after one and led by just four at halftime, but pulled away from the South Florida Bulls in the third.

NCAA Tournament First Round: Saturday Roundup Part 3

Led by Hailey Van Lith, the Louisville Cardinals eked out a victory against the Drake Bulldogs.

NCAA Tournament First Round: Saturday Roundup Part 2

Quinesha Lockett had a signature NCAA Tournament performance and her Toledo Rockets are advancing to the second round for the first time since 1996 and the fourth time overall.

NCAA Tournament First Round: Saturday Roundup Part 1

The No. 12 seed FGCU Eagles were a popular pick to defeat the Washington State Cougars in the first round and they got the job done, advancing to the second round for the second consecutive year.

NCAA Tournament First Round: Friday roundup Part 2

Grace Stone’s heroics highlighted the second half of play on Friday and sent the Princeton Tigers to the second round for the second consecutive season and third time ever. Can the Tigers defeat the Utah Utes and advance to their first-ever Sweet Sixteen?

NCAA Tournament First Round: Iowa cruises to biggest blowout of the day

Before a sold-out home crowd, the Iowa Hawkeyes opened up tournament play in commanding fashion against the SE Louisiana Lady Lions.

NCAA Tournament First Round: Friday Roundup Part 1

Only one of the first eight NCAA Tournament games was decided by single digits. The South Florida Bulls topped the Marquette Golden Eagles by two in overtime.

Six Cinderellas to pick for upsets

While the FGCU Eagles, the No. 12 seed in the Greenville 2 Region, are our favorite potential Cinderella, here are five other intriguing underdogs who could upset their favored foes in the first round, and maybe beyond.

Why each No. 1 seed could win 2023 NCAA Women’s Tournament

Have you looked at the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket yet? There are some familiar faces at the top, but there are also a few programs riding historical highs as the tournament begins. We analyze each of the tournament’s No. 1 seeds and discuss what makes each of them a championship contender.