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

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 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 steals. She tied the ACC record for most career triple-doubles with six and became just the third Fighting Irish player ever to post 1,000 career points, 500 career rebounds and 500 career assists. Keep an eye on Oakland guard Maddy Skorupski had a career-high 29 points with five steals and four assists in the Golden Grizzlies 86-85 overtime win over Northern Kentucky.

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JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC overcome slow start in blowout win over Nebraska
3 days, 10 hours ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC overcome slow start in blowout win over Nebraska

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, defends against Nebraska guard Allison Weidner during the first half of the Trojans’ 75-55 win Wednesday at Galen Center. “We’re learning this conference, but it’s pretty clear that there’s a lot of NCAA tournament-quality teams,” Gottlieb said of the Trojans’ Big Ten rivals. “We have to approach each game that way — since it’s all …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

USC’s JuJu Watkins 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 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
1 week, 4 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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
1 week, 6 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70
1 week, 6 days ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 USC recovered from blowing a 18-point lead in the second half to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night. The game was a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight contest that the Huskies won and featured two of the best players …

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 …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller
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2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, tries to drive past Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers during the second half of the Trojans’ 72-70 win Saturday night. “This is a really significant win, and it’s a significant win because of the stature of the UConn program and what Geno Auriemma has done for our sport,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “So I think …

JuJu Watkins, USC prevail in nail-biter vs. UConn after Paige Bueckers’ second-half surge
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JuJu Watkins, USC prevail in nail-biter vs. UConn after Paige Bueckers’ second-half surge

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HARTFORD, Conn. — With just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter of Saturday’s top-10 matchup between No. Much to the delight of the road Trojans, JuJu Watkins led her team over Bueckers in a game featuring two of the nation’s best players. She blocked Bueckers’ final shot attempt of the first half, then blocked guard Ashlynn Shade on …

Strong, Bueckers and Shade’s hot shooting lift No. 4 UConn to 101-68 win over Iowa State
2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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
3 weeks, 3 days ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins 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 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

Associated Press  

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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 …

No. 9 TCU women improve to 9-0 with win over FAU in their first ever as a top 10 team
4 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record in blowout win over Cal Baptist
1 month ago

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record in blowout win over Cal Baptist

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins celebrates with teammates after making a three-pointer during a 94-52 victory over California Baptist at Galen Center on Tuesday. JuJu Watkins made a school-record nine three-pointers and scored 40 points as No. Takeaways Cal Baptist: The Lancers opened the season with a 30-point loss to Oregon and have dropped every game by double digits. Up next: …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

JuJu Watkins scores 20 points as USC defeats Seton Hall in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
1 month, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins scores 20 points as USC defeats Seton Hall in Acrisure Holiday Invitational

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins is defended by Seton Hall’s Savannah Catalon, left, and Yaya Lops in the second half. 6 USC defeated Seton Hall 84-51 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Wednesday night. Takeaways Seton Hall: The Pirates kept it close in the second and third quarters, being outscored by just a few points. USC stays in the desert to play Saint …

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
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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 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
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

Michael B. Jordan uses timeout at women’s college basketball game to sign smoldering photo
1 month, 1 week ago

Michael B. Jordan uses timeout at women’s college basketball game to sign smoldering photo

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Jordan, who was People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2020, was shown on the videoboard, which then moved to a woman wearing a USC sweatshirt who held up a smoldering double-truck magazine image of the “Black Panther” actor. “For LA being the center of women’s basketball …

Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out West
1 month, 1 week ago

Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out West

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 6 Notre Dame defeated JuJu Watkins and third-ranked Southern California 74-61 on Saturday in a marquee matchup on the West Coast. Key moment The Trojans got within three points three times but the Irish remained poised and never gave up the lead. Key stats Notre …

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, …

Lindsay Gottlieb Q&A: USC head coach on JuJu Watkins and women’s basketball’s new era
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lindsay Gottlieb Q&A: USC head coach on JuJu Watkins and women’s basketball’s new era

New York Times  

There are stars all across women’s college basketball this season, but only one coach can claim a lineup with two of the top five players in America, at least according to The Athletic. USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb heads one of the glamour teams in the sport, led by the otherworldly 6-2 sophomore wing JuJu Watkins and 6-3 graduate …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 career points as No. 3 USC beats Santa Clara 81-50
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 career points as No. 3 USC beats Santa Clara 81-50

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins reached 1,000 career points in the second-fewest games in NCAA Division I history, scoring 20 points on Friday as No. Kaya Ingram led Santa Clara with 13 points and Olivia Pollerd added 12. Key stat The Torjans scored 31 points …

USC’s JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark
1 month, 2 weeks ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins has heard plenty of comparisons to Cheryl Miller and Caitlin Clark over the past two seasons. Watkins reached 1,000 career points Friday afternoon during the second half of the third-ranked Trojans’ 81-50 victory over Santa Clara. Watkins reached the mark …

USC star JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000-point mark faster than Caitlin Clark
1 month, 2 weeks ago

USC star JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000-point mark faster than Caitlin Clark

LA Times  

At the end of a historically dominant week in which records were toppled and women’s college basketball put on early notice, JuJu Watkins pulled up from behind the arc in Friday’s game and bricked. It took Watkins just 38 games to reach the mark, just one game slower than the NCAA record holders, Maree Jackson of Louisiana State, Carol Menken …

JuJu Watkins leads No. 3 USC women to 124-39 rout of Cal State Northridge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins leads No. 3 USC women to 124-39 rout of Cal State Northridge

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Southern California trounce Cal State Northridge 124-39 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Cal State Northridge: The Matadors are in the middle of a four-game road trip, with the two remaining games in California, under first-time head coach Angie Ned. 20 Ole Miss in Paris to …

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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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

AP men’s player of the week: Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner couldn’t miss in 2 opening-week games
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

AP men’s player of the week: Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner couldn’t miss in 2 opening-week games

Associated Press  

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 1 of the season: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton The 7-foot-1, 270-pound fifth-year senior put up incredible numbers in the 14th-ranked Bluejays’ first two games, starting with a career-high 49 points on 20-for-22 …

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

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 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 …

Watkins is back with No. 1 South Carolina and is expected to play against No. 9 N.C. State
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watkins is back with No. 1 South Carolina and is expected to play against No. 9 N.C. State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley said Watkins, a versatile, high-flying, 6-foot-3 forward who led the Southeastern Conference with 91 blocks last season, has looked good in her first few practices since returning from her more than two months away from the team. “If she’s out here, …

With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations
2 months ago

With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins reacts after scoring against Kansas during the NCAA tournament in March. “We haven’t shied away from the word expectations all summer,” said USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, entering her fourth season in charge of the Trojans. Coming off a 29-6 record and their first Elite Eight appearance since 1994, the Trojans enter the season with a rare …

New Wave of Talented Women's Basketball Players Ready to Take Over
2 months ago

New Wave of Talented Women's Basketball Players Ready to Take Over

Associated Press  

A new generation of talented women's basketball players is ready to take over. With the departures of Clark and Reese, several players are stepping up to fill the void. Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, Deja Kelly, and Hannah Hidalgo are among the many talented players who are poised to make a big impact on the sport. The future of women's basketball …

USC's Juju Watkins Ready to Take College Torch with Caitlin Clark in WNBA
3 months ago

USC's Juju Watkins Ready to Take College Torch with Caitlin Clark in WNBA

Associated Press  

USC's Juju Watkins is poised to take the college basketball torch from Caitlin Clark, who has carried the position for the past few years. Watkins, a sophomore, has shown immense potential, leading USC to the Elite Eight last year and being named Preseason Player of the Year. She is also a first-team, All-American selection, setting a national record for a …

Caitlin Clark’s college career is over but her impact on the game is not. The numbers back that up
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s college career is over but her impact on the game is not. The numbers back that up

Associated Press  

Most 3-pointers in a season. A look at just some of Clark’s national Division I women’s records: CAREER POINTS Clark’s record: 3,951 points. To be clear: The numbers by Clark, Plum and everyone else who has played Division I women’s basketball for the last 40-some years are the only ones recognized by the NCAA. OTHER MILESTONES — Clark leaves as …

JuJu Watkins has gotten a taste of March Madness, and wants more next season
9 months ago

JuJu Watkins has gotten a taste of March Madness, and wants more next season

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — JuJu Watkins sobbed following USC’s Elite Eight loss to UConn but her tears weren’t so much about the end of the NCAA Tournament run for the Trojans. An AP first-team All-American, Watkins averaged 27 points this season, second only to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, who set the game’s all-time Division I scoring record this season. “I’m just excited …

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