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

Associated Press  

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 obviously a high level elite player and I do believe that when we get her 100% healthy and ready to go that certainly enhances our team tremendously,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said.

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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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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 …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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 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
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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
2 weeks, 4 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 …

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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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 …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

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
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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
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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 …

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

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

Paige Bueckers and UConn to host JuJu Watkins and USC in December
7 months, 1 week ago

Paige Bueckers and UConn to host JuJu Watkins and USC in December

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — Southern California and UConn gave women’s basketball fans an early holiday gift Monday, announcing a two-game series that will start with a game in Connecticut just before Christmas next season. The game, which will be played on Saturday, Dec. 21, will feature two of the college game’s biggest stars in USC’s JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers. …

South Carolina, Iowa, UConn top final AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll to cap extraordinary season
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina, Iowa, UConn top final AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll to cap extraordinary season

Associated Press  

South Carolina can add another first to its perfect season: The national champion Gamecocks finished atop the first Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll to be released after the NCAA Tournament. It is the first time in the 47-year history of the women’s Top 25 that the AP has released its final poll after the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies …

UConn’s long road back to the Final Four is complete. Caitlin Clark and Iowa stand in their way
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn’s long road back to the Final Four is complete. Caitlin Clark and Iowa stand in their way

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Geno Auriemma keeps waiting for it to all fall apart. “It’s not like I wake up every morning and am like, ‘I wish I played UConn more’ — uhh, no,” Iowa guard Caitlin Clark said with a laugh. “That’s not something I wake up and think about.” The two-time AP Player of the Year, however, understands what facing …

South Carolina keeps grip on No. 1 in AP women’s poll as top teams stumble; Kansas State up to 2
10 months, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina keeps grip on No. 1 in AP women’s poll as top teams stumble; Kansas State up to 2

Associated Press  

South Carolina remained the clear No. 2 Kansas State matched its best ranking ever after a chaotic week that saw nearly half of the AP Top 25 lose at least one game. The Gamecocks received all 35 first-place votes Monday in the latest Associated Press women’s basketball poll after their 76-70 road victory over then-No. LSU was one of five …

South Carolina and UCLA head to Connecticut as part of women’s basketball tripleheader
1 year ago

South Carolina and UCLA head to Connecticut as part of women’s basketball tripleheader

Associated Press  

UCLA coach Cori Close has been impressed with how teams have challenged themselves so far this season with many of the top schools playing each other. “It continues to build the momentum and put eyeballs on the game.” Close’s Bruins were in the Cayman Islands over Thanksgiving, which also had a slew of talented teams that included UConn, LSU and …

USC up to 6th for best ranking in AP women’s poll in 29 years; South Carolina still unanimous No. 1
1 year ago

USC up to 6th for best ranking in AP women’s poll in 29 years; South Carolina still unanimous No. 1

Associated Press  

Stellar freshman Juju Watkins has helped Southern California climb the AP Top 25 to the team’s best ranking in 29 years. The Trojans moved up to sixth in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll Monday, its highest mark since the 1994 season when they reached No. “Obviously Juju is so phenomenal, to see her adapt to the college game and …

UConn guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury
1 year, 1 month ago

UConn guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the season with a noncontact knee injury she sustained last week during practice, the school announced Wednesday. The school said Fudd will have surgery at UConn Health at a “later date.” “We’re all just so upset for Azzi,” Auriemma said in a statement. “She worked hard to be …

Maryland falls out of women’s AP Top 25 for 1st time in 13 years, South Carolina now unanimous No. 1
1 year, 1 month ago

Maryland falls out of women’s AP Top 25 for 1st time in 13 years, South Carolina now unanimous No. 1

Associated Press  

Maryland’s 13-year run in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll has come to an end after a week that saw more chaos in the Top 25. The Gamecocks earned all 36 first-place votes and now have the second-longest streak in the poll at 209 straight weeks, behind only UConn’s streak of 567 weeks. 2 Iowa and fourth-ranked Utah dropped their …

UConn’s Azzi Fudd misses UConn win over No. 20 Maryland due to knee injury
1 year, 1 month ago

UConn’s Azzi Fudd misses UConn win over No. 20 Maryland due to knee injury

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn guard Azzi Fudd sat out No. She also missed 10 games with a foot injury during her freshman season and 22 games because of knee injuries during her sophomore campaign. Fudd’s injury comes after the return of another UConn star, Paige Bueckers, who missed all of last season and 19 games during her sophomore campaign with …

UConn’s Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd hope for healthy season together to make championship run
1 year, 1 month ago

UConn’s Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd hope for healthy season together to make championship run

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma was traveling with his team in Hungary this summer when he walked into a mystical little shop and asked for a charm that might keep his star players Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd healthy this season. “Because, so much has happened that you just hold your breath at the end of every practice, …

After record season, women’s college basketball returns with stars Reese and Clark set for encore
1 year, 1 month ago

After record season, women’s college basketball returns with stars Reese and Clark set for encore

Associated Press  

Coming off a record year in terms of popularity and buzz, women’s college basketball is back with even more intrigue. Defending champion LSU has reloaded behind Angel Reese for a run at back-to-back national titles while Iowa’s Caitlin Clark returns with the NCAA scoring record in her reach. Clark, last season’s AP player of the year, is 810 points away …

The top scorers are back. That could make the ACC women’s basketball race even tougher
1 year, 1 month ago

The top scorers are back. That could make the ACC women’s basketball race even tougher

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From her first college game, Ta’Niya Latson showed she could score at an unexpectedly high level for Florida State — better than anyone else in the Atlantic Coast Conference, in fact. “I’m just really excited to go against those girls and showcase what we’ve got, too,” Latson said Tuesday during the league’s women’s basketball media day. The …

UConn women still adjusting rotation ahead of March Madness
1 year, 9 months ago

UConn women still adjusting rotation ahead of March Madness

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — Most coaches know their team’s identity and have a rotation set by the time the NCAA Tournament rolls around. Guard Azzi Fudd was out for 22 games this season with two knee injuries, before returning for the Big East Tournament. And I think now our mentality is just to have the same mindset that we had during …

Utah cracks women’s AP top 10 for 1st time; Gamecocks No. 1
1 year, 11 months ago

Utah cracks women’s AP top 10 for 1st time; Gamecocks No. 1

Associated Press  

South Carolina finished 2022 how it started the year: No. “The most challenging week putting together my poll in my 12 years as a voter,” ESPN analyst Deb Antonelli said after all the ranked-team losses last week. It’s a great measurement of growth in game.” Stanford, Ohio State, Notre Dame and UConn round out the top five teams in the …

How are women’s college basketball transfers working out? Evaluating the top 10
2 years ago

How are women’s college basketball transfers working out? Evaluating the top 10

New York Times  

With such a crowded and talented transfer portal, the offseason was a busy one in women’s college basketball. Edwards was a top player on the Wildcats roster last season, averaging 16.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. And she’s fitting right in with the Wolfpack, averaging 7.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. As the key cog in Georgia’s offensive …

Who are women’s college basketball’s top 15 freshmen? From UCLA, UConn & more
2 years, 1 month ago

Who are women’s college basketball’s top 15 freshmen? From UCLA, UConn & more

New York Times  

There’s always some freshmen hype leading into the women’s college basketball season. Chance Gray, Oregon Gray is the second-best point guard recruit in the nation, though how many minutes she’ll get on an Oregon team loaded with guards remains to be seen. Morgan Jones led the Seminoles at guard last season with 13.8 points per game, so with her departure, …

AP All-America team includes milestone for Kentucky’s Howard
2 years, 9 months ago

AP All-America team includes milestone for Kentucky’s Howard

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rhyne Howard has joined an exclusive group by becoming a three-time Associated Press All-American. The Kentucky senior became the ninth player in women’s basketball history to earn first-team honors three times, getting a spot on the team announced Wednesday. I was glad I was able to accomplish that.” Howard was joined on the first team by South …

Freshman Azzi Fudd finally fit; No. 8 UConn looking forward
2 years, 10 months ago

Freshman Azzi Fudd finally fit; No. 8 UConn looking forward

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “This isn’t at all how I expected my freshman year to go,” Fudd said Sunday. “Whenever the ball comes out of her hands, we know it’s going in, no question.” In the four games since her return from injury, she’s averaged almost 14 points. “She’s …

Fudd scores 25, helps No. 10 UConn top No. 7 Tennessee 75-56
2 years, 10 months ago

Fudd scores 25, helps No. 10 UConn top No. 7 Tennessee 75-56

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — Freshman Azzi Fudd made the most of her first start with a stellar effort against Tennessee. “The last two games we played she took a couple solid hits and she just wasn’t feeling really good yesterday and this morning when she woke up,” Auriemma said. Fudd, who admitted she was nervous before the game, scored the team’s …

Women’s college basketball ranking: Kim Mulkey surges LSU into top 10, Tennessee inches up, Arizona falls
2 years, 11 months ago

Women’s college basketball ranking: Kim Mulkey surges LSU into top 10, Tennessee inches up, Arizona falls

New York Times  

Look at Kim Mulkey getting another team in the top 10. The Tigers’ field-goal percentage is six percentage points better, and they’re averaging about 10 more rebounds, four more assists and three fewer turnovers per game. pic.twitter.com/6HVuWMKJkT — Chris Williamson January 7, 2022 • Even before Arizona lost to USC, I had hesitations about the Wildcats.. With Shaina Pellington and …

1-vs-2 matchup delays AP women’s basketball poll a day
3 years, 1 month ago

1-vs-2 matchup delays AP women’s basketball poll a day

Associated Press  

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — The release of The Associated Press women’s Top 25 basketball poll will be delayed one day so voters can assess Monday afternoon’s showdown between No. The championship game of the inaugural women’s Battle 4 Atlantis tournament will take place at approximately the same time the AP Top 25 is released each Monday. The AP decided to …

Pac-12 women’s hoops media day: UCLA touts ‘best backcourt in the country’; USC upbeat
3 years, 2 months ago

Pac-12 women’s hoops media day: UCLA touts ‘best backcourt in the country’; USC upbeat

LA Times  

The UCLA women’s basketball team, which is suddenly flush with depth, was picked to finish No. https://t.co/DFMzXf9Hz7 — Thuc Nhi Nguyen October 12, 2021 Of his expectations for the WBB season, George Kliavkokff says, "I expect to win another women's basketball national championship." — Thuc Nhi Nguyen October 12, 2021 Close on the guard combo of Osborne and Conti: "I …

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