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2026-03-28 21:40:05

Sophomores Lead Michigan to Elite Eight Redemption

Olivia Olson's 19 points led No. 2 Michigan past No. 3 Louisville 71-52, advancing to the program's second Elite Eight. A sophomore core powered the win, avenging a 2022 loss to the Cardinals. read more

2026-03-13 19:40:15

Freshmen Set to Dominate NCAA Tournament

ESPN ranks the top 10 impactful freshmen in women's NCAA basketball, led by USC's Jazzy Davidson and Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez. The list highlights key players poised to shape the upcoming NCAA tournament with their significant statistical contributions and team roles. read more

2026-03-11 12:40:11

Strong Leads ESPN Awards for Undefeated UConn

Sarah Strong is ESPN's pick for national player of the year, leading undefeated UConn. Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes provided strong competition. Other awards include freshman Aaliyah Chavez, defender Hannah Hidalgo, transfer Olivia Miles, and coach Shea Ralph. read more

2026-03-09 00:40:06

West Virginia Avenges Losses, Claims Big 12 Title

No. 15 West Virginia avenged two regular-season losses, defeating No. 10 TCU 62-53 to win the Big 12 women's tournament title. Jordan Harrison led with 20 points. TCU's Olivia Miles played in foul trouble as West Virginia's defense proved decisive. read more

2026-03-08 21:10:12

Duke Repeats as ACC Champs in Overtime Thriller

Duke won its second straight women's ACC tournament title, beating Louisville 70-65 in overtime. Taina Mair (19 points, 12 rebounds) was MVP. Riley Nelson sealed the victory with a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds. read more

2026-03-02 18:20:16

Champ Week Predictions Set Stage for March Madness

ESPN's 2026 women's college basketball Champ Week preview predicts conference champions and players of the year. Top picks include South Carolina (SEC), UConn (Big East), and UCLA (Big Ten), with standout players like Sarah Strong and Hannah Hidalgo highlighted. read more

2026-02-15 20:10:11

Georgia Upsets No. 5 Vanderbilt on Last-Second Stop

Dani Carnegie's 29 points led Georgia to a 76-74 upset over No. 5 Vanderbilt. Trinity Turner's late jumper and a final defensive stop secured the win, snapping Vanderbilt's five-game streak and impacting SEC standings. read more

2026-02-11 00:50:09

UConn Duo Headlines Wooden Award Midseason List

UConn's Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong headline the women's Wooden Award midseason top 20 list. LSU leads with three nominees. The award honors the nation's best college basketball player. Strong is the front-runner for player of the year. read more

2026-02-09 18:10:05

Duke Soars in AP Poll, UConn Stays Unanimous No. 1

Duke rose to No. 11 in the AP women's basketball poll after a 15-game win streak. UConn remains the unanimous top team, while UCLA holds second. The SEC leads with nine ranked teams. read more

2026-02-04 14:40:05

Texas, LSU Clash in Top-Five Showdown

No. 5 LSU faces No. 4 Texas in a key SEC rematch Thursday. LSU leads Division I in scoring, while Texas boasts a strong defense. Both teams are among five shooting over 50% this season. The game is part of a major ESPN doubleheader. read more

2026-01-26 18:10:09

UConn Reigns Supreme as SEC Reshapes Top 25

UConn remains the nation's only undefeated team atop the AP Top 25. South Carolina's rout of previously unbeaten Vanderbilt reshuffled the rankings, with Oklahoma surging and a record 10 SEC teams now ranked. read more

2026-01-25 23:10:10

South Carolina Crushes Vanderbilts Perfect Season

No. 2 South Carolina ended No. 5 Vanderbilt's 20-0 start with a 103-74 win. Ta'Niya Latson (21 points) and Tessa Johnson (20) led the Gamecocks, whose defense forced 20 turnovers. Mikayla Blakes scored 23 for Vanderbilt. read more