Victory over Maryland caps a successful sweep on USC’s first big East Coast trip in the Big Ten

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Victory over Maryland caps a successful sweep on USC’s first big East Coast trip in the Big Ten

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — JuJu Watkins and Southern California figured to do a lot of traveling in the Trojans’ first season in the Big Ten. “We’ve been on the East Coast now for like four days,” Watkins said. “It’s really different for us, and so as coaches we’re trying to process all that and keep things as normalized for the team as possible.” It’s also an opportunity for USC to play in areas less familiar with the Trojans.

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Kendall Bostic’s double-double helps Illinois women beat No. 23 Iowa 62-57

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Kendall Bostic had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Genesis Bryant scored seven of her 12 points in the fourth quarter and Illinois beat No. Bostic made a basket on back-to-back possessions, including a three-point play, to go ahead 57-53 and Bryant added …

JuJu Watkins scores 21 as No. 4 USC tops No. 8 Maryland 79-74, handing the Terps their first loss

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JuJu Watkins scores 21 as No. 4 USC tops No. 8 Maryland 79-74, handing the Terps their first loss

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Watkins fouled out on an offensive foul with 31 seconds left, but Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger missed from 3-point range, and Avery Howell pushed the Trojans’ lead to five with a couple free throws. Takeaways USC: It wasn’t the best night for Watkins, who shot 7 …

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Florida State’s Ta’Niya Latson 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 9 of the season: Ta’Niya Latson, Florida State The junior guard matched the program record with a 40-point effort against Virginia Tech to become the first player in the ACC to have …

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No. 13 Georgia Tech biggest surprise of the 5 unbeaten teams left in Division I women’s basketball

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Yellow Jackets might be the biggest surprise The Yellow Jackets were coming off a 17-16 season and built the non-conference schedule with a lot of home games early on to build up confidence. “It gave us a good opportunity to continue to play tougher …

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Tennessee, nation’s lone unbeaten, strengthens grip on No. 1; WVU, Michigan, Utah St enter AP Top 25

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 in the AP Top 25 on Monday following a pair of lopsided wins, including one over SEC rival Arkansas, that left the Volunteers as the only undefeated team in men’s Division I college basketball. That’s kind of childish behavior, but you can’t be satisfied,” …

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Big Ten, SEC each have 4 top 10 teams in AP women’s poll as UCLA, South Carolina still lead way

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference both have arguments to be considered the top league in women’s basketball. Each has seven teams ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll Monday, including four apiece in the first 10. Conference breakdown The Southeastern Conference …

Smikle scores 26 as No. 8 Maryland holds off No. 23 Iowa’s rally, 74-66

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Smikle scores 26 as No. 8 Maryland holds off No. 23 Iowa’s rally, 74-66

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Iowa got to within five points twice, the last time at 71-66 with 45 seconds left, before Maryland finished the win. Iowa: It was supposed to be an emotional day for the Hawkeyes — former coach Lisa Bluder, the program’s all-time wins leader who retired …

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Suarez scores 19, Williams added 17 to help No. 20 Cal women beat SMU 81-66

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — Marta Suarez made three 3-pointers and finished with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, Kayla Williams scored 17 points and No. Ella Brow hit a 3-pointer to open the second quarter and her basket in the lane 45 seconds later made it 19-all but …

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Williams scores 18, Texas A&M chases down No. 25 Mississippi women in 60-58 come-from-behind win

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Sole Williams scored 18 points, including four key points late in the fourth quarter, and Texas A&M rallied to defeat No. Otherwise, Mississippi led all the way until Texas A&M’s 12-0 run in the fourth quarter tied it at 52 with …

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Rutgers star freshman Kiyomi McMiller misses game against No. 4 USC because of ‘coach’s decision’

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers coach Coquese Washington offered few specifics on why star freshman guard Kiyomi McMiller wasn’t available in the Scarlet Knights’ 92-42 loss to No. Come back tomorrow and regroup and get ready for Minnesota.” McMiller posted on social media earlier in the …

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Georgia Amoore, Amelia Hassett lead No. 16 Kentucky women in 96-78 romp over Vanderbilt

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Georgia Amoore totaled 24 points and nine assists, Amelia Hassett hit six 3-pointers and scored 20 and No. 16 Kentucky upped its win streak to six by beating Vanderbilt 96-78 on Sunday, ending the Commodores’ second seven-game win streak of the season. …

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Verhulst hits 2 late free throws help No. 9 Oklahoma hang on against No. 15 Tennessee 87-86

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Payton Verhulst scored 16 points including two free throws with 50 seconds left in the game to help No. Sara Puckett’s 3-point attempt with five seconds left that would have won the game for Tennessee missed. Tennessee: The big question is: How …

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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 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 …

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Big Ten has 4 teams in the women’s top 10 led by conference newcomers No. 1 UCLA and No. 4 USC

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Rutgers coach Coquese Washington has seen the Big Ten grow over the years, from her time leading Penn State to now being in charge of the Scarlet Knights. “I thought our conference was amazing to begin with, but then you take the teams that are …

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Holidays over, college basketball season resumes with a super Saturday of marquee games

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Coming off a quiet stretch in the schedule, the college basketball season kicks into full gear this week, highlighted by a super Saturday with four games between ranked teams. The Cyclones’ only loss was by two to Auburn in their Maui Invitational opener, but they …

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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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Thienou scores 18, No. 25 Ole Miss women coast to 78-44 win over Mississippi Valley State

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 25 Mississippi rolled to a 78-44 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. Ole Miss scored the first 13 points of the game, seven by Thienous, but the Devilettes scored the next nine and only trailed 17-10 after one quarter. A 9-0 run had the …

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Cal hosts Raising the B.A.R. tournament that features Black female head coaches

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Cal coach Charmin Smith had a vision four years ago of creating a tournament to lift up Black female head coaches. “In our sport, it’s a huge issue with only 17% of head coaches are women of color,” Smith said in a phone interview. “This …

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Kiki Rice scores 20 points as No. 1 UCLA beats Creighton 70-41 to stay unbeaten

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on the way to a 70-41 win over Creighton on Friday night in the Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic, winning without best player Lauren Betts. Angela Dugalic added 13 points and 14 rebounds for her second double-double …

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Morrow scores 19, grabs 13 rebounds in homecoming as No. 5 LSU beats Illinois Chicago 91-73

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 LSU beat Illinois Chicago 91-73 on Thursday night. The nation’s leading rebounder, Morrow got a warm reception with at least 40 family members in the crowd of 4,322 — the largest ever for a women’s basketball game at UIC. Key moment Last-Tear Poa drove …

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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 …

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AP men’s player of the week: Johni Broome’s big game earns him 2nd award of season

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 6 of the season: Johni Broome, Auburn The 6-foot-10 senior from Plant City, Florida, is the first two-time winner of the AP men’s college basketball player of the week award this …

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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.

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Gainey scores at the buzzer, No. 1 Tennessee’s season-opening win streak hits 10 in win over Illini

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 Tennessee extended its season-opening winning streak to 10 games, beating Illinois 66-64 on Saturday. The Vols’ senior guard inbounded the ball to Igor Milicic, got it back and raced three-quarters the length of the court and scored over Jakucionis as time ran out. Key …

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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 …

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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 …

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

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Tennessee has returned to The Associated Press Top 25 at No. UCLA, UConn and South Carolina remained the top three teams in the poll released Monday. The Huskies garnered the other eight top votes after routing Louisville 85-52 in the Women's Champions Classic. Conference breakdown {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The Big Ten has eight teams in the poll this week, …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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— 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 …

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No. 4 Texas women use fast start to rout James Madison 93-62

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Texas shook off its first loss of the season by routing James Madison 93-62 on Sunday. But she was one of seven Dukes players with multiple turnovers in a game played in front of 3,361, the fourth-largest crowd for a women’s game at the …

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Big Ten wins playoff selection derby, followed by SEC despite notable Alabama omission

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College football’s conference shakeup left concerns about two super conferences dominating the playoff field. “We’ve been in some tough battles this year because of the good teams that we’ve gotten to play.” Then came the SEC — and one notable omission. ACC runner-up SMU got the nod over college football blue-blood Alabama, another blemish in Kalen DeBoer’s first season as …

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

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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 …

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Tennessee uses late run to beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 in inaugural Women’s Champions Classic

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — Talaysia Cooper scored 19 of her 23 points in the second half to help Tennessee beat No. 17 Iowa 78-68 on Saturday night in the inaugural Women’s Champions Classic. Jan Jensen took over for Lisa Bluder, who retired in the offseason after …

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No. 9 TCU women improve to 9-0 with win over FAU in their first ever as a top 10 team

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! FORT WORTH, Texas — Hailey Van Lith scored 16 points, Sedona Prince added 14 and ninth-ranked TCU overwhelmed Florida Atlantic 78-42 on Wednesday night, giving the Horned Frogs a victory in their first game ever as a top 10 team. Takeaways Florida Atlantic: The Owls …

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TCU, Duke climb into top 10, Notre Dame drops in women’s AP Top 25; UCLA and UConn remain 1-2

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! TCU has grabbed its best ranking ever in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll on Monday after a convincing win over Notre Dame as the rankings got a shakeup following a holiday tournament week marked by key losses. The Crimson Tide improved to …

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No. 17 TCU women beat South Florida 87-46 in Cayman Islands Classic to move to 8-0

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — Hailey Van Lith scored 23 points, Sedona Prince had her second double-double of the tournament and No. 17 TCU rolled to an 87-46 victory over South Florida on Saturday night in the Cayman Island Classic. Van Lith scored 19 second-half …

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Crooks has 21, No. 15 Iowa State women bounce back with 75-59 win over Middle Tennessee

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 15 Iowa State rebounded from a 40-point loss to South Carolina with a 75-59 win over Middle Tennessee in the Fort Meyers Women’s Tip-Off on Saturday. Hare converted three free throws after a foul and Aili Tanke hit a 3-pointer as the Cyclones pushed the …

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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 …

SMU pulls away in the second half to beat Washington State 77-60

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SMU pulls away in the second half to beat Washington State 77-60

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Boopie Miller scored 16 points, Samet Yigitoglu added 12 points and 11 rebounds and SMU pulled away late to beat Washington State 77-60 Wednesday night in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational title game. Edwards 13 points and Kario Oquendo 11 for the …

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Bueckers, Fudd carry No. 2 UConn women to title in Bahamas with 73-60 win over No. 18 Ole Miss

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Bueckers had 15 points and Fudd 12 on combined 11-of-14 shooting in the second half as the Huskies regained control after almost blowing a 21-point lead in the third quarter. The Rebels made a run early in the third quarter, reeling off 15 points to …

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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 …

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Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo 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 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 …

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