NCAA Tournament
Duke arrives in Sweet 16 ahead of schedule
The lowest-seeded team remaining in the NCAA Tournament, No. 7-seed Duke arrives at a Sweet 16 matchup against No. 3-seed UConn undaunted by deficits or doubts.
How Kiki Iriafen carried Stanford to the Sweet 16
Kiki Iriafen’s career night—41 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks—powered No. 2-seed Stanford past No. 7-seed Iowa State and into the Sweet 16.
Freshmen to watch during the Sweet 16
Does it seem like this season’s freshman class is getting a lot of attention? There’s good reason for that. Several first-year players have been key cogs in their respective teams’ success thus far in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
2024 NCAAW Tournament: Second-round roundup
While the second round of the NCAA Tournament provided some close matchups, the top teams mostly stayed alive and will move on to the Sweet 16.
Iowa update: The Hawkeyes move on to the Sweet 16
Before the most raucous of Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowds, the Hawkeyes’ backs were up against the wall, but they persevered, advancing to the Sweet 16.
2024 NCAAW Tournament: What to watch on Day 4
South Carolina, USC, Utah and Oregon State have all made impressive statements to start the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Here are some of the biggest storylines to keep an eye on as the second round wraps up on Monday.
2024 NCAAW Tournament: What to watch on Day 3
Iowa State freshman Audi Crooks had a record-setting opening-round performance in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Can she repeat that success against Stanford in the second round? And will Middle Tennessee earn its second consecutive upset, or will defending champions LSU prevail?
2024 NCAAW Tournament: First-round roundup
It was a chalky first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, with only one lower-seeded team advancing. With an 18-point comeback, No. 11-seed Middle Tennessee State took down No. 6-seed Louisville. However, two Big 12 teams—No. 7-seed Iowa State and No. 8-seed Kansas—provided some additional excitement.
2024 NCAAW Tournament: What to watch on Day 1
Let the madness begin! Can Virginia Tech survive without Elizabeth Kitley? Can Maryland extend their first-round win streak? More of what to watch during the first full day of NCAA Tournament action.
Arizona-Auburn, UT Martin-Holy Cross contest final two spots in tourney field
The final two spots in the 64-team 2024 NCAA Tournament field will be filled on Thursday. No. 11 seeds Arizona and Auburn face off (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2) before No. 16 seeds UT Martin and Holy Cross meet (9 p.m. ET, ESPN2).
Presbyterian-SHU, Columbia-Vandy meet in First Four
The 2024 NCAA Tournament begins with a No. 16-seed matchup between Presbyterian and Sacred Heart (7 p.m. ET, ESPNU) and a No. 12-seed showdown between Columbia and Vanderbilt (9 p.m. ET, ESPNU).
Storylines to follow in the 2024 NCAA Tournament
USC star JuJu Watkins is quickly becoming one of the biggest names in college basketball, but she’s not the only freshman to follow in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. And can Virginia Tech stave off lower-seeded opponents without Elizabeth Kitley?
S. Carolina will get it done versus USC
Swish Appeal is sharing our best (and possibly worst) bracket predictions for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. Here’s Edwin Garcia's bracket.
Iowa update: The Hawkeyes look forward to the challenge
The road back to the Final Four will be challenging for the Hawkeyes, but not too out of the ordinary.
S. Carolina-LSU III for the national title?
Swish Appeal is sharing our best (and possibly worst) bracket predictions for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. Here’s Cat Ariail’s bracket.
Despite Having Every Reason to, Notre Dame Refused to Quit
The Fighting Irish faced many challenges across the season and persevered to become national champions.
Notre Dame Comes Back to Beat Oregon and Return to the Final Four
Muffet McGraw’s squad rode a strong third quarter to victory as the Fighting Irish make their first Final Four since 2015.
UConn Posts Wire-to-Wire Victory to Reach 11th Straight Final Four
The Huskies put together a dominant performance as they claim the Albany Regional crown.
Mississippi State Earns Final Four Berth After Hard-Fought Win Over UCLA
Early on it looked like the Bulldogs would run away with this one. The Bruins fought back but couldn’t get close enough.
Louisville's Final Four Bound After Flying Past Oregon State
The Cardinals converted 19 Oregon State turnovers into 24 points in a blowout. Louisville heads to the Final Four for the third time in 11 seasons.
South Carolina’s A’ja Wilson Opens Up About Her Struggle with Dyslexia
The Gamecocks’ star revealed her dyslexia in an article on The Players’ Tribune.
Mid-Major Success Demonstrates the Growth of Women’s College Basketball
11-seeds Buffalo and Central Michigan both reached the Sweet Sixteen this season.
Sweet 16: Louisville Overpowers Stanford, 86-59
Louisville’s physicality was too much for to Stanford to handle.
Meet Buffalo head coach Felisha Legette-Jack, a role model for players and aspiring coaches
As one of the few women of color in the head coaching ranks, Felisha Legette-Jack understands the value diversity brings to the student-athlete experience.
Sweet 16 Preview: Spokane Regional
Two of the more interesting Sweet 16 matchups will be going down in the Spokane Region.
Oregon State Stuns Baylor to Advance to the Elite Eight
The Beavers earned a 5 point victory over the heavily favored Lady Bears tonight
Sweet 16 Preview: Albany Regional
UConn and South Carolina seemed destined to meet in the Elite Eight. Can Duke or Buffalo stop them?
Sweet 16 Preview: Kansas City Region
The top four seeds in the KC Regional made it to the Sweet 16, but anyone of them could earn the Final Four bid.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Sweet Sixteen Preview: Lexington Region
Lousiville, Standord, Baylor, and Oregon State will battle it out to make it to the Elite 8
Women’s basketball does have a media problem, and Jason Lisk helps prove it
There are great stories in women’s basketball, but national media fails to do the legwork on it in part because it’s a male-dominated industry.
Oregon State, Louisville, Texas A&M, NC State Advance to the Sweet 16
Big upsets and buzzer beaters as the first four teams make the Sweet 16.
Louisville Cardinals Soar Past Marquette into the Sweet Sixteen
The top-seeded Louisville Cardinals are headed to the Sweet Sixteen for the second consecutive year.
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