Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener
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Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Lauren Betts scored 21 points in her return, Kiki Rice added 18 and top-ranked UCLA routed Nebraska 91-54 on Sunday in its Big Ten home opener. Betts, the Bruins’ leading scorer, was back after missing two games with a leg injury she sustained at Long Beach State on Dec. 14. Key stat Nebraska’s Alexis Markowski, who was averaging a team-high 15 points and 8.3 rebounds, was held to three points and two boards.

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USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
3 days, 16 hours ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 8 of the season: JuJu Watkins, Southern California The sophomore guard had another stellar effort in a win over Michigan on Sunday, scoring 31 points with seven assists, five rebounds and three …

Auriemma ties VanDerveer for most appearances at one school in women’s AP Top 25; UCLA remains No. 1
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Auriemma ties VanDerveer for most appearances at one school in women’s AP Top 25; UCLA remains No. 1

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! UConn coach Geno Auriemma moved into a tie with Tara VanDerveer for the most appearances with one school in the women’s basketball AP Top 25 as the Huskies remained seventh in the poll Monday. Auriemma passed VanDerveer’s NCAA record career win total earlier in the …

JuJu Watkins scores 31 points to propel No. 4 Southern California past No. 23 Michigan 78-58
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JuJu Watkins scores 31 points to propel No. 4 Southern California past No. 23 Michigan 78-58

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The duo combined to score USC’s first 16 points in the fourth when the Trojans outscored Michigan 21-9. She scored the Trojans’ first eight points to stretch their lead to 18 points and provided solid defense in the low post. Key moment With Michigan trailing …

Lauren Betts returns and Cori Close earns win No. 300 as UCLA blows out Nebraska
6 days, 10 hours ago

Lauren Betts returns and Cori Close earns win No. 300 as UCLA blows out Nebraska

LA Times  

UCLA’s Lauren Betts, left, battles Nebraska’s Alexis Markowski and Allison Weidner, right, in the post during the Bruins’ 91-54 win over Nebraska at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. In her return from a knee injury that had sidelined her for two games, Betts and teammate Kiki Rice powered top-ranked UCLA to a 91-54 victory over Nebraska at Pauley Pavilion in the …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
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USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 7 of the season: JuJu Watkins, USC The sophomore guard shined in the Trojans’ 72-70 victory over UConn, scoring 25 points with six rebounds, five assists and three blocks. The senior forward …

USC up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3
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USC up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn. UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame stay 1-3

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “I think it hit a little different knowing the history of last year and how they sent us home.” This was the Trojans’ first win ever over UConn. “This is a really significant win, and it’s a really significant win because of the stature of …

JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women’s basketball’s top stars
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JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women’s basketball’s top stars

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers both showed out in a primetime matchup between two of the brightest stars in women’s basketball. “I think it’s a testament to when you give women’s basketball a platform, we’re going to perform,” said Watkins, who scored …

Krimili hits five 3s, scores 19 to help No. 24 Cal women beat Fordham 69-53
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Krimili hits five 3s, scores 19 to help No. 24 Cal women beat Fordham 69-53

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BERKELEY, Calif. — Ioanna Krimili hit five 3-pointers and finished with 19 points, Ugonne Onyiah made 6 of 6 from the field and scored 13 points and No. Cal is off to its best start since 2016-17, when the Bears won 13 straight to open …

UConn’s Azzi Fudd and USC’s Kennedy Smith both return from injury in marquee matchup
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UConn’s Azzi Fudd and USC’s Kennedy Smith both return from injury in marquee matchup

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn’s Azzi Fudd and USC’s Kennedy Smith both returned Saturday night after missing time with injuries. Now we’re a more complete team with her coming back.” She missed seven games, including USC’s loss to Notre Dame on Nov. 23. “I think Azzi’s …

Kiki Rice helps power No. 1 UCLA to blowout victory over Creighton
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Kiki Rice helps power No. 1 UCLA to blowout victory over Creighton

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UCLA guard Kiki Rice shoots during the Bruins’ 70-41 win over Creighton at Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday night. 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on its way to a 70-41 win over Creighton on Friday night in the Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic, winning without top player Lauren Betts. Angela Dugalić added 13 points and …

Strong, Bueckers and Shade’s hot shooting lift No. 4 UConn to 101-68 win over Iowa State
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Strong, Bueckers and Shade’s hot shooting lift No. 4 UConn to 101-68 win over Iowa State

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 UConn to a 101-68 victory over Iowa State on Tuesday night in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. Key moment Shade scored UConn’s first 14 points as the Huskies raced out to a 14-6 lead in the first 4:30 of the game. Up …

Notre Dame jumps to 3rd in AP Top 25 women’s poll after win over UConn; UCLA, South Carolina 1-2
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Notre Dame jumps to 3rd in AP Top 25 women’s poll after win over UConn; UCLA, South Carolina 1-2

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Monday after beating rival UConn last week. Notre Dame’s victory over UConn gave the Irish three wins over top five teams this season. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season.

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
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USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 5 of the season: JuJu Watkins, USC The sophomore guard averaged 30.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks during USC’s two wins. Runner-Up Sarah Strong, UConn; The freshman forward averaged …

Tennessee’s fast-paced pressing style leads the Lady Vols into the AP women’s Top 25
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Tennessee’s fast-paced pressing style leads the Lady Vols into the AP women’s Top 25

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Lady Vols entered the AP women’s basketball poll Monday for the first time in a year, ending the longest drought outside the Top 25 in school history. Iowa coach Jan Jensen said that it was difficult to prepare for Tennessee’s style and the Lady …

No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
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No. 19 Tennessee back in women's AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2

Hindustan Times  

Tennessee has returned to The Associated Press Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school's longest drought in the 48-year history of the women's basketball poll. Tennessee, under first-year head coach Kim Caldwell, is off to an undefeated start with a pressing style that includes fresh players constantly coming in. UCLA, UConn and South Carolina remained the top three teams …

No. 19 Tennessee back in women’s AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2
3 weeks, 4 days ago

No. 19 Tennessee back in women’s AP Top 25 after year out of poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the 48-year history of the women’s basketball poll. We didn’t start.” UCLA, UConn and South Carolina remained the top three teams in the poll released Monday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout …

No. 25 Nebraska women roll past previously unbeaten Minnesota 84-65 in Big Ten opener
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No. 25 Nebraska women roll past previously unbeaten Minnesota 84-65 in Big Ten opener

Hindustan Times  

— Amiah Hargrove came off the bench to hit back-to-back 3-pointers and eight straight points as No. 25 Nebraska built a 16-point lead after a quarter and rolled to an 84-65 win over previously unbeaten Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference opener on Sunday. Minnesota came into the game as the only unbeaten team in the Big Ten while earning …

Strong, Fudd lead No. 2 UConn to 85-52 rout of No. 22 Louisville in Women’s Champions Classic
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Strong, Fudd lead No. 2 UConn to 85-52 rout of No. 22 Louisville in Women’s Champions Classic

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Louisville 85-52 on Saturday night as part of the Women’s Champions Classic. Louisville trailed by 18 after one and got within 12 early in the second quarter before Strong, the latest Huskies freshman star, got UConn back on track. Louisville: The Cardinals four losses …

Lauren Betts scores 23 points as top-ranked UCLA women hold off Washington
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Lauren Betts scores 23 points as top-ranked UCLA women hold off Washington

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts looks to shoot against Washington’s Tayra Eke, left, and Hannah Stines in the second half. Lauren Betts had 23 points and top-ranked UCLA survived a late challenge with a 73-62 victory over Washington in the Big Ten opener for both teams. UCLA guard Kiki Rice drives as Washington’s Dalayah Daniels defends in the first half. Key …

No. 22 Iowa women beat Rhode Island 69-62 in the Cancun Challenge’s Riviera Division
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No. 22 Iowa women beat Rhode Island 69-62 in the Cancun Challenge’s Riviera Division

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Iowa beat Rhode Island 69-62 on Thursday night in the Cancun Challenge. Iowa is off to its best start since Lisa Bluder’s team began the 2017-18 season 7-0. Jan Jensen, who became Iowa’s fifth head coach in program history on May 13, 2024, is …

No. 25 Nebraska women take early control, beat Kansas City 84-38
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 25 Nebraska women take early control, beat Kansas City 84-38

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 25 Nebraska took early control, Alexis Markowski added a double-double and the Cornhuskers went on to beat Kansas City 84-38 on Tuesday. Nebraska shot only 38% but that was still way ahead of Kansas City’s 22%. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP …

Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo is AP women’s basketball player of the week
1 month, 1 week ago

Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo is AP women’s basketball player of the week

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 3 of the season: Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame Had 24 points, eight assists and six rebounds to help then-No. It was the 10th game of the sophomore guard’s career with at least …

UCLA moves up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll for first time in history
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UCLA moves up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll for first time in history

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a historic win that lifted the school to its first appearance in the top spot. The Bruins knocked off South Carolina, the defending national champion that had held the top spot in the previous …

Who’s No. 1? No. 2 UConn, No. 5 UCLA and No. 6 Notre Dame all have chance at top spot in AP poll
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Who’s No. 1? No. 2 UConn, No. 5 UCLA and No. 6 Notre Dame all have chance at top spot in AP poll

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll when it’s released Monday. UCLA coach Cori Close said she watched the entire Notre Dame-USC game and came away really impressed with the Irish. Women’s basketball was the bigger winner over the weekend as the atmosphere in …

UCLA women looking for more after upsetting South Carolina. First win over No. 1 team in 21 tries
1 month, 1 week ago

UCLA women looking for more after upsetting South Carolina. First win over No. 1 team in 21 tries

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “It doesn’t matter who’s scoring the most points.” Their 77-62 stunner capped a big weekend of women’s basketball in Los Angeles. “She shouldn’t be underrated anymore.” Aarnisalo shot 6 of 10 from the floor to go with four assists and three rebounds. “She has a …

The Sports Report: UCLA has the best team in women’s basketball
1 month, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: UCLA has the best team in women’s basketball

LA Times  

Editor’s note: We didn’t forget about you! Also on hand Sunday night at SoFi Stadium were members of the St. Louis Rams’ 1999 Super Bowl championship team, including four Hall of Fame players from an offense known as “The Greatest Show on Turf.” Despite their presence, the Rams demonstrated once again that they cannot yet be considered championship material — …

UCLA women’s basketball ranked No. 1 in AP poll for first time after South Carolina win
1 month, 1 week ago

UCLA women’s basketball ranked No. 1 in AP poll for first time after South Carolina win

LA Times  

The UCLA women’s basketball team has a new, coveted designation: best in the country. A day after the Bruins toppled top-ranked South Carolina, they leapfrogged three other unbeaten teams Monday to take over the top spot in the Associated Press rankings. 1 for UCLA, which moved ahead of Connecticut, Notre Dame, Texas and USC in the wake of the Trojans’ …

Kendall Bostic, Makira Cook power No. 22 Illinois women to 85-66 victory over Oregon State
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Kendall Bostic, Makira Cook power No. 22 Illinois women to 85-66 victory over Oregon State

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Kendall Bostic scored a career-high 31 points, Makira Cook scored 20 and No. 22 Illinois rolled to an 85-66 victory over Oregon State on Friday night. Oregon State hung close in the second period behind eight points from Catarina Ferreira and trailed …

In a ‘Final Four-type weekend,’ two top-6 clashes put women’s college basketball focus on West Coast
1 month, 1 week ago

In a ‘Final Four-type weekend,’ two top-6 clashes put women’s college basketball focus on West Coast

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “To have two such marquee games back-to-back days on a weekend is unbelievable.” USC’s Galen Center and Pauley Pavilion are expected to be packed, with several WNBA scouts in attendance. “What a cool thing for women’s sports, but a cool thing for JuJu,” said Gottlieb, …

Big week in women’s basketball ahead with chance at wins record and pair of top 6 showdowns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Big week in women’s basketball ahead with chance at wins record and pair of top 6 showdowns

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s a huge few days in women’s basketball with two top six showdowns in Los Angeles over the weekend and UConn hosting a giant party in honor of its Hall of Fame coach. “It’s neat for the fan base and it’s neat for our program.” …

Bostic has 25 points, 12 rebounds, No. 22 Illinois women beat Le Moyne 94-25
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Bostic has 25 points, 12 rebounds, No. 22 Illinois women beat Le Moyne 94-25

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Kendall Bostic scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead No. Gretchen Dolan added 15 points with seven assists, Adalia McKenzie scored 14 and Jasmine Brown-Hagger 13. Bostic had five points and six different players scored in a 19-0 run to …

AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women’s basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women’s basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 19 TCU entered The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll with its best ranking in 16 years Monday while the first 12 teams, led by No. Record breaking UConn coach Geno Auriemma will have his first chance to become the all-time wins leader on …

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas

LA Times  

It was one of those days where everything went right for the No. 5-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team, who cruised to a 101-52 win over the visiting Arkansas Razorbacks, and at one point led by as many as 51 points. It was Timea Gardiner and Angela Dugalic who set the tone early for the Bruins, as Gardiner’s five three-pointers in …

Brown-Hagger scores career-high 23 to lead No. 23 Illinois women to 84-37 win over Eastern Illinois
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brown-Hagger scores career-high 23 to lead No. 23 Illinois women to 84-37 win over Eastern Illinois

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Jasmine Brown-Hagger scored a career-high 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, Kendall Bostic had a double-double and No. 23 Illinois coasted to an 84-37 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night. Jayda Johnston led Eastern Illinois with eight points and Kiyley Flowers had …

Markowski, Potts lead No. 21 Nebraska women to 84-56 win over road warriors Southern
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Markowski, Potts lead No. 21 Nebraska women to 84-56 win over road warriors Southern

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Nebraska only led 15-13 after one quarter and closed the second with a 10-0 run to lead 36-26 at halftime. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 …

Barker, Betts lead No. 5 UCLA women over Pepperdine 91-54
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Barker, Betts lead No. 5 UCLA women over Pepperdine 91-54

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 UCLA women rolled past Pepperdine 91-54 on Tuesday. Takeaways Pepperdine: The Waves have much to learn under new coach Katie Faulkner, and a game against UCLA will help. With Betts scoring at-will inside, the Waves could ill afford to start the game cold but …

Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers is AP women’s basketball player of the week
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers is AP women’s basketball player of the week

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 1 of the season: Raegan Beers, Oklahoma The Oregon State transfer shot 70.4% for the week and became the first Sooners player in 16 seasons to have back-to-back games over 20 points …

South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll Monday after a pair of victories to kick off its national championship repeat bid while Kansas State joined the top 10 and both Stanford and Oregon cracked the first regular-season rankings of the season. Tying …

Lauren Betts scores a career-high 31 points to lead No. 5 UCLA women over Colgate 81-63
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lauren Betts scores a career-high 31 points to lead No. 5 UCLA women over Colgate 81-63

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 UCLA defeated Colgate 81-63 on Sunday in the Bruins’ home opener. Playing down low, Betts shot 15 of 18 from the floor and scored the Bruins’ first 12 points of the fourth before sitting down for good with 3:25 remaining. Betts scored eight points …

Lauren Betts scores a career-high 31 to lead No. 5 UCLA women past Colgate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lauren Betts scores a career-high 31 to lead No. 5 UCLA women past Colgate

LA Times  

Highlights from UCLA’s 81-63 victory over Colgate at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. 5 UCLA defeated Colgate 81-63 on Sunday in the Bruins’ home opener. Playing down low, Betts shot 15 of 18 from the floor and scored the Bruins’ first 12 points of the fourth before sitting down for good with 3:25 remaining. Takeaways Colgate: Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan came up …

Markowski Double-Double Leads No. 23 Nebraska to Victory Over Omaha
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Markowski Double-Double Leads No. 23 Nebraska to Victory Over Omaha

Associated Press  

No. 23 Nebraska women dominated Omaha in their season opener, winning 88-48. Alexis Markowski led the team with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Natalie Potts and Logan Nissley added 12 and 10 points respectively. Allison Weidner returned to score 11 points for Nebraska, while Britt Prince contributed 10 points for the Mavericks.

Lauren Betts leads UCLA to a season-opening victory over Louisville in Paris
2 months ago

Lauren Betts leads UCLA to a season-opening victory over Louisville in Paris

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts, left, and Louisville guard Tajianna Roberts battle for the ball during the Bruins’ 66-59 win in Paris on Monday. UCLA Sports UCLA women looking for a deeper NCAA tournament run this season The Bruins have been eliminated in the Sweet 16 the last two seasons but have the talent and depth to contend for the NCAA …

UCLA's Challenge: Can They Bounce Back Against Nebraska?
2 months ago

UCLA's Challenge: Can They Bounce Back Against Nebraska?

Associated Press  

Nebraska aims to return to bowl eligibility when they face UCLA in a Big Ten matchup. The Bruins have struggled on the road this season, while the Cornhuskers are coming off a win against Ohio State. The key matchup will feature UCLA's offensive line against Nebraska's front seven, and Nebraska's pass rush will be a major factor in the outcome …

After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU
9 months ago

After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, the focus of the NBA’s best team quickly turned to something else: watching Caitlin Clark and the final minutes of Iowa’s victory over LSU in the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament. With the volume on the television cranked up, 10 Celtics players sat in …

UCLA women falter at the finish in NCAA tournament loss to LSU
9 months ago

UCLA women falter at the finish in NCAA tournament loss to LSU

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts works in the post against LSU forward Angel Reese during the first quarter Saturday. “We gave up layups and free throws and we missed layups and free throws down the stretch,” said Close, “and ultimately I’m responsible.” There were no easy answers in the UCLA locker room, where point guard Kiki Rice sat on a training …

Jaz Shelley scores 30, leads Nebraska women past Maryland and into Big Ten title game
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaz Shelley scores 30, leads Nebraska women past Maryland and into Big Ten title game

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Jaz Shelley scored a season-high 30 points and added nine assists, leading Nebraska to a 78-68 victory over Maryland on Saturday in a semifinal of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center. After trailing by 13 points in the first half, Maryland kept creeping closer in the third quarter and tied it at 51 on a …

Nebraska women advance past Purdue 64-56 in Big Ten Tournament despite 7 3s from freshman Swanson
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nebraska women advance past Purdue 64-56 in Big Ten Tournament despite 7 3s from freshman Swanson

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Jaz Shelley had 19 points, seven assists and seven rebounds to lead fifth-seeded Nebraska to a 64-56 win over 12th-seeded Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. Alexis Markowski added 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists in Nebraska’s third win over Purdue this season. Swanson hit a 3-pointer to open the fourth …

Angela Dugalić shines in UCLA’s tournament win over Utah, setting up showdown with USC
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Angela Dugalić shines in UCLA’s tournament win over Utah, setting up showdown with USC

LA Times  

UCLA forward Angela Dugalić, shown in a game against Oregon in January, scored 17 points in the Bruins’ 67-57 win over Utah in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday night. Often overshadowed by a trio of All-Pac-12 players, the Oregon transfer reasserted her presence in UCLA’s 67-57 win over Utah in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament Thursday. Dugalić scored 12 …

Caitlin Clark says it’s hard to wrap her head around being called NCAA Div. I top scorer
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark says it’s hard to wrap her head around being called NCAA Div. I top scorer

Associated Press  

Caitlin Clark broke three major college basketball scoring records in less than three weeks. “I’m so focused on helping this team win and be so great, it’s hard to wrap my head around everything going on,” she said. “I’m trying to soak in the moment.” Clark’s dizzying regular season ended Sunday with her passing Pete Maravich as the NCAA Division …

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