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Women's Top 25 roundup: Taliah Scott's nuclear 4Q helps No. 16 Baylor drop No. 7 Duke

Taliah Scott's 24 points, five rebounds and three assists helped the No. 16 Baylor Lady Bears score a 58-52 upset over the No. 7 Duke Blue Devils with a dominant stretch in the fourth quarter in the season opener for both teams in Paris, France on Monday.

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Taliah Scott shines as No. 16 Baylor women upset No. 7 Duke

Scoring was optional in Monday's season opener between No. 7 Duke and No. 16 Baylor in Paris, but that did not stop Auburn transfer Taliah Scott from finding the bottom of the net and leading her team to victory in a 58-52 upset.

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College Basketball (W) News / ESPN / November 3

Betting: Will anyone stop UConn and Sarah Strong in 2026?

The UConn Huskies are the early favorite for the 2026 Women's NCAA tournament, but who else are bettors backing?

College Basketball (W) News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 3

How to Watch Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Southeast Missouri State (Game 1)

Shauna Green has built Illinois women’s basketball into a team that expects to win – and this season, the expectations might be higher than ever. The Illini open their 2025–26 campaign Tuesday night at home against Southeast Missouri State with the intention of getting off on the right foot in what they hope can be a special year in Champaign.

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How to Watch Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern State with Preview, Breakdown, Streaming

With the weather turning colder and the calendar flipping to November, it's officially crossover season with the start of college basketball, which enters its first season of relaxed eligibility rules and revenue sharing.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / November 2

Ruby Whitehorn arrested again, dismissed by Tennessee

After her second arrest in the last three months, Tennessee senior guard Ruby Whitehorn has been dismissed from the program, head coach Kim Caldwell announced on Sunday.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / November 2

10 people who will define women’s college basketball this season

The 2025-26 women's college basketball season starts on Monday, and after a long wait, it isn't coming a moment too soon. Here are 10 people who will define what happens during another highly anticipated season.

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Kentucky Women’s Basketball 2025-26 Season Preview And Outlook

The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team enters the 2025–26 season with high expectations after a successful first year under head coach Kenny Brooks.

Missouri Tigers News / Missouri Tigers on SI / November 1

What Mizzou Women's Basketball's Five Returners Bring to the New Look Tigers

Five Tigers withstood the swarm of transfers from the program, and now under the helm of Kellie Harper, Missouri enters a new era, with each returnee playing a vital role in laying the foundation of the new era of Missouri women's basketball.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Caitlin Clark’s Former Coach Makes Career Decision Amid Retirement

The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball program is gearing up for another season and will play Southern on Monday night. It’s their second year since star Caitlin Clark left for the WNBA and since longtime head coach Lisa Bluder retired.

Kim Mulkey News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 31

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Lands Commitment From Top-15 Prospect in America

Indianapolis (Ind.) Lawrence Central five-star prospect Lola Lampley has committed to Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers, she revealed via social media on Friday.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 31

Purdue Women's Basketball Debuting Sleek New Gold Uniforms in Season Opener

When the Purdue women's basketball team hits the floor at Mackey Arena for the first time this season, there will be a new look. The Boilermakers revealed a new uniform, which will make its debut on Monday, Nov.

College Basketball (W) News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 31

Former Iowa HC Joins NBC Broadcast Team

Iowa Hawkeyes fans will soon recognize a familiar face on NBC and Peacock. NBC announced that longtime Hawkeyes women's basketball head coach Lisa Bluder will be joining their broadcast team.

College Basketball (W) News / LSU Tigers on SI / October 31

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Take Down Langston 121-41 in Final Exhibition

BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU women’s basketball team provided a stellar defensive effort in their 121-41 victory over Langston Thursday in the final exhibition before the season opener inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

College Basketball (W) News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 30

Injury-Thinned UNC Drops Exhibition Clash Against No. 2 South Carolina

ATLANTA - No. 11 North Carolina was without Reniya Kelly and Blanca Thomas during its exhibition against No. 2 South Carolina, national championship runner-ups from this past NCAA Tournament.

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College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / October 30

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Doris Burke in '26 Women's HOF class

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne lead the 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class revealed on Thursday. WNBA and Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve, ESPN basketball analyst Doris Burke and international basketball legends Isabelle Fijalkowski of France and Amaya Valdemoro of Spain are also to be inducted in a ceremony next June.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / October 30

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