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How JuJu Watkins wowed with 51
In a game that will be etched in her career highlight reel, USC freshman phenom JuJu Watkins single-handedly destroyed Stanford on the road, scoring 51 points.
This Week in Women’s Basketball: Baylor to honor BG
The great Brittney Griner’s jersey will go where it belongs, with Baylor to raising her No. 42 to rafters on Feb. 18. In other news, WNBA Golden State named Jess Smith the franchise’s president.
USC, Stanford meet in California classic
USC has struggled to string together wins, but they can turn things around with a big win over Stanford.
A Texas vs. Baylor Big 12 showdown
The local rivalry between No. 12 Texas and No. 13 Baylor highlights the Big 12 action happening this weekend.
Syracuse-Louisville headlines topsy-turvy ACC
The ACC’s six ranked teams are in action on Thursday night, headlined by No. 16 Louisville vs. No. 21 Syracuse and No. 5 NC State vs. No. 24 North Carolina.
Around the NCAAW: Notre Dame makes a statement
While a pair of clutch 3s from Bree Hall helped South Carolina escape against LSU and remain undefeated, Hannah Hidalgo was electric as Notre Dame upset UConn. Those two primetime contests highlighted another wild week in women’s college hoops.
Pac-12 update: Stanford stands tall
Every Pac-12 team is in action on Sunday as positioning in the standings tightens. Can Stanford remain at the top? Can USC bounce back?
Iowa update: Hawkeyes scorch Nebraska
On Taylor Swift Day, the Hawkeyes shook it off after a sluggish start, putting on a fearless offensive clinic in the second half and winning in style.
This Week in Women’s Basketball: Meet the 2024 McD’s All Americans
The future of women’s hoops is here! Meet the 24 high school stars, future freshman phenoms and eventual WNBA prospects who were named McDonald’s All Americans. In other news, the Mercury make another leadership move and Texas’ Aaliyah Moore emerges as an activist.
Another UConn-Notre Dame classic?
It’s a top-15 Saturday night showdown! The No. 8 UConn Huskies host the No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 8 p.m. ET in Gampel Pavilion.
Watkins is establishing the culture at USC
At just 18 years old, JuJu Watkins is doing unprecedented things in Southern California.
A season-best SEC showdown in Baton Rouge
No. 1 South Carolina faces their toughest test since opening day, traveling to Baton Rouge to face No. 9 LSU. Can the nation’s only undefeated team remain unscathed after a meeting with the defending national champions?
Can K-State win in Waco without Ayoka Lee?
No. 4 Kansas State has gotten off to a perfect start in Big 12 play, but they’ll be without their superstar center when they travel to Waco to take on No. 13 Baylor.
Around the NCAAW: 1,203 for Tara!
1,203 for Tara! On Sunday afternoon, Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer became the winningest head coach in college basketball history. VanDerveer’s milestone headlines another upset-filled week in women’s college hoops.
Iowa update: Dominant Big Ten wins
The Hawkeyes beat two of their biggest Big Ten foes by a combined 73 points over a four-day period, extending their win streak to 15 games.
Around the NCAAW: FSU ascends with wins over UNC, Va Tech
The most impressive team in a week full of exciting women’s college basketball action? The Florida State Seminoles, who scored wins over North Carolina and Virginia Tech.
Watkins, USC end UCLA’s unbeaten streak
It was another close matchup between the Los Angeles rivals. This time, the Women of Troy came out on top
WNBA Draft prospects to watch during conference play
Conference play is underway! From players at Power Five schools to mid-major stars, there’s plenty to gain for Division I players who have hopes of making it to the WNBA.
No. 19 Utah aims to upset No. 8 Stanford
Alissa Pili and the Utes will try to protect their home court against Cameron Brink and the Cardinal on Friday night in the Pac-12.
S. Carolina update: The best team of the Staley era?
Is this the best South Carolina team of the Dawn Staley era? The question might be premature, but it’s not totally preposterous. This deep and balanced Gamecock team is building a statistical resume that tops the best squads in school history.
LSU update: Business as usual
The LSU Lady Tigers continue to roll, but can't rise above No. 7 in the national rankings. Why is that?
ACC update: UNC upsets Notre Dame
This past weekend featured some incredible ACC games. Here are a few of the most memorable moments from UNC, Virginia Tech and Duke.
Around the NCAAW: Va Tech tops NC State
No. 13 Virginia Tech knocks No. 3 NC State from the ranks of the undefeated, using a 14-2 closing run to come back to win a last-second thriller in Blacksburg. The Hokies’ upset highlights a week of high-flying NCAAW action.
NC State-Va Tech headlines intriguing ACC matchups
Six ranked ACC teams are in action on Sunday afternoon. A showdown between No. 3 NC State and No. 13 Virginia Tech is the headliner, followed by No. 22 Florida State vs. Clemson, North Carolina vs. No. 16 Notre Dame and Boston College vs. No. 25 Syracuse.
This Week in Women’s Basketball: Augustus, Taylor headline Naismith Basketball HOF nominees
In late December, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the nominees for the Class of 2024. We catch up on the players, coaches and teams that are candidates for enshrinement, along with other news.
Freshman files: Hawa Doumbouya is up next
In her limited minutes on the court for the Maryland Terrapins, Hawa Doumbouya has shown signs of greatness.
Big 12 update: Is it Baylor’s conference to lose?
Baylor may sit at the top of the conference after the first few games, but the Big 12 is as competitive and deep as ever.
Pac-12 update: The Bruins are the team to beat
A lot has changed since the preseason, but the UCLA Bruins have consistently been the best team in the Pac-12.
Big Ten update: Michigan’s Laila Phelia headlines impact players
Michigan junior guard Laila Phelia, Ohio State sophomore forward Cotie McMahon and Maryland junior guard Shyanne Sellers are three players who will determine the Big Ten standings.
Iowa update: Clark at the buzzer!
The No. 4 Hawkeyes gave their fans one to remember as they capture their 11th-straight win
UConn update: No. 12 Huskies enter 2024 on high note
The Huskies went 6-1 in December and started to re-climb the rankings after a rocky start to the season.
SEC update: South Carolina, LSU...and who?
South Carolina is great. LSU is really good. But, what about the rest of the conference? As conference play begins, we assess the state of the SEC, with a closer look at Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Auburn.
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