Articles for Women's Basketball

Notre Dame Women Dominate Mercyhurst in Dominant Debut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Notre Dame Women Dominate Mercyhurst in Dominant Debut

Associated Press  

Notre Dame women's basketball team shines brightly in their season opener against Mercyhurst, showcasing impressive team chemistry and individual brilliance. Notre Dame dominated the game, scoring 105 points and shooting 60% of their field-goal attempts. Key player Olivia Miles had a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, showcasing her exceptional play. The team's overall performance was impressive, …

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Stephanie White Returns to Indiana as Head Coach
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stephanie White Returns to Indiana as Head Coach

Associated Press  

Stephanie White is returning to Indiana as the head coach after a two-year hiatus. She brings her extensive coaching experience from Vanderbilt and the WNBA, where she led the Sun to the semifinals in both seasons. White is eager to build a successful team and help Indiana reclaim its championship glory.

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Markowski Double-Double Leads No. 23 Nebraska to Victory Over Omaha
1 month, 2 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.

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Iowa State Dominates Chicago State in Historic Win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iowa State Dominates Chicago State in Historic Win

Associated Press  

Iowa State women's basketball team dominated Chicago State 96-56 in their season opener. Addy Brown led the Cyclones with 20 points, while Audi Crooks added 16. The Cyclones dominated the game from the beginning, leading by 29-0 in the first quarter and holding on for the win. The Cyclones will look to build on this victory when they host Indiana …

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Wildcats Soar to Start Season with Dominant Performance Against Green Bay
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wildcats Soar to Start Season with Dominant Performance Against Green Bay

Associated Press  

Kansas State women dominated Green Bay in their season opener, winning 92-45. Kennedy Taylor led the Wildcats with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaelyn Glenn contributed 17 points and nine rebounds. The Wildcats led throughout the game, building a 28-7 lead in the first quarter and holding on for the win. They were picked as the preseason favorite in …

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Double-Double Delight: Makayla Timpson Leads Florida State to Historic Victory over North Florida
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Double-Double Delight: Makayla Timpson Leads Florida State to Historic Victory over North Florida

Associated Press  

Florida State women's basketball team dominated North Florida with a 119-49 victory. Ta'Niya Latson had a double-double with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Makayla Timpson contributed 17 points and 22 rebounds. The Seminoles led 56-20 at halftime and scored 39 points in the third quarter to secure the win.

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SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC: A New Era for Women's Basketball
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC: A New Era for Women's Basketball

Associated Press  

Conference realignment leads to a dramatic shift in women's basketball. Texas and Oklahoma will bolster an already strong Southeastern Conference while USC and UCLA add two of the top teams in the country to the Big Ten. The ACC welcomes Stanford and Cal, and Arizona, Colorado and Utah join the Big 12, and the remaining four power conferences have become …

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Meet Some of the Top Freshmen in Women's Basketball
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Meet Some of the Top Freshmen in Women's Basketball

Associated Press  

UConn's Sarah Strong is a highly-touted freshman who is poised to make an immediate impact on the team. She is a consensus No. 1 recruit and has already shown flashes of brilliance in her first few practices. Strong is a shy and introverted forward who is still developing her assertiveness, but she is a relentless worker and has a high …

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USC's Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins: A Dynamic Duo Ready to Ignite the Big Ten Conference
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USC's Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins: A Dynamic Duo Ready to Ignite the Big Ten Conference

Associated Press  

USC's Kiki Iriafen and JuJu Watkins have joined forces in the Big Ten Conference, creating a dynamic duo that will be exciting to watch. Iriafen, a top power forward, brings her high-energy, relentless style to the team, while Watkins, an All-American freshman, is a versatile scorer and playmaker. The combination is expected to lead USC to success in the conference.

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New Wave of Talented Women's Basketball Players Ready to Take Over
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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South Carolina Soars High in Women's College Basketball Preseason Rankings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina Soars High in Women's College Basketball Preseason Rankings

Associated Press  

South Carolina is poised to make a run at the NCAA Final Four this season, aiming to repeat their 2023 national championship success. The Gamecocks, led by Dawn Staley, boast a strong and experienced team with a high chance of returning to the Final Four. However, they face challenges from teams like UConn, USC, and Texas, who are also looking …

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NBA Referee Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling Announces Retirement Due to Knee Issues
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NBA Referee Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling Announces Retirement Due to Knee Issues

Associated Press  

Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling announces her retirement as an NBA referee due to knee issues. She was the third female full-time referee in NBA history when she was promoted in 2014, but she decided to retire because of her medical limitations. Holtkamp-Sterling was an excellent referee and was well on her way to an arc that we would all have been proud …

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Six Big Ten Teams Make Splash as USC and UCLA Join the Conference's Elite
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Six Big Ten Teams Make Splash as USC and UCLA Join the Conference's Elite

Associated Press  

Six Big Ten teams - USC, UCLA, Oregon, Ohio State, Nebraska and Maryland - will make their mark in the 2024-25 season. Despite losing Caitlin Clark, the conference remains a force to be reckoned with, with teams like USC and UCLA leading the way. The Big Ten will also feature international matchups, including the Aflac Oui Play doubleheader in Paris, …

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Big 12's Styles Unveiled: Utah's Arrival Adds Another Dimension
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Big 12's Styles Unveiled: Utah's Arrival Adds Another Dimension

Associated Press  

Four new schools join the Big 12, and Utah believes it can succeed right away. The Big 12 got seven teams in the NCAA Tournament last year, but only Texas and Baylor reached the Sweet 16 and only the Longhorns — now in the SEC — made it to the Elite Eight. In all, the league went a pedestrian 10-7 …

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Notre Dame Reignites on ACC Women's Race, Ranked Sixth in AP Poll
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Notre Dame Reignites on ACC Women's Race, Ranked Sixth in AP Poll

Associated Press  

Notre Dame returns to the top of the ACC women's race, solidifying their position as the preseason favorite. The Irish, led by Niele Ivey, boast a strong lineup featuring Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles, who return after missing last season due to a knee injury. The ACC race features a diverse mix of teams, with teams like N.C. State, Duke, …

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UConn Reign Supreme in Women's Big East Preseason Poll
2 months ago

UConn Reign Supreme in Women's Big East Preseason Poll

Associated Press  

UConn is the clear favorite to win the Big East Conference women's basketball title, according to the league's head coaches. Paige Bueckers, the Huskies' Player of the Year, is expected to win the award again. The Huskies also have the top freshman in Sarah Strong, giving them a strong core for the upcoming season.

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WNBA Players Union Demands New Collective Bargaining Agreement
2 months ago

WNBA Players Union Demands New Collective Bargaining Agreement

CNN  

The WNBA players union has opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement early, demanding a new deal that better reflects the growth of the game. The decision comes after a historic season for the league, which saw audience figures skyrocket and many players become household names on the level of other professional sports in the US. The WNBA is …

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Familiar Faces, New Places: The Big 12 Women's Basketball Title Game Takes Center Stage
2 months ago

Familiar Faces, New Places: The Big 12 Women's Basketball Title Game Takes Center Stage

Associated Press  

The Big 12 Conference is set to welcome four new teams this season, but familiar faces are expected to contend for the title. No. 13 Kansas State, No. 8 Iowa State, No. 12 Baylor, TCU, and No. 16 West Virginia are among the teams expected to make a run at the title. The conference is expected to be one of …

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Back-in-Action Smith Leads Minnesota to WNBA Finals Comeback
2 months ago

Back-in-Action Smith Leads Minnesota to WNBA Finals Comeback

Associated Press  

Alanna Smith makes a big difference for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty. Despite falling hard on her back in Game 3, she plays 30 minutes and contributes 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and a blocked shot. Her perseverance pays off, and she helps Minnesota even the WNBA Finals by tying the game …

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Texas and Oklahoma Set to Battle for SEC Supremacy
2 months ago

Texas and Oklahoma Set to Battle for SEC Supremacy

Associated Press  

Two major new challengers join the SEC, posing a significant threat to South Carolina and LSU's quest for national supremacy. Texas and Oklahoma, two of the top 10 teams in the country, bring upgraded competition to the conference, while LSU welcomes two strong programs to the league, aiming to maintain their recent success.

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USC's Juju Watkins Ready to Take College Torch with Caitlin Clark in WNBA
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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