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Texas dominates in Fayetteville to Earn 10th Conference Win of the Season

Following five games in a row against ranked opponents, the No. 4 Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team finally caught a break against the Arkansas Razorbacks in a 93-62 victory on Thursday.

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Madison Booker leads No. 4 Texas to blowout win against Arkansas women's basketball

Madison Booker scored 21 points and No. 4 Texas kept Arkansas winless in SEC play with a 93-62 win Thursday night.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 19

Even in Loss to No. 13 Iowa, Purdue Proves Something to Itself With 'Max Effort'

With 4:32 remaining in the second quarter, Taylor Stremlow knocked down a three-pointer to give Iowa a 45-19 advantage with 4:36 to play. It was part of a 20-1 run for the Hawkeyes, who appeared to be on their way to an easy victory inside Mackey Arena.

College Basketball (W) News / ACC Digital Network / February 19

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College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / February 19

Women's Top 25 roundup: Texas A&M extends No. 21 Tennessee's slide

Ny'Ceara Pryor and Fatmata Janneh had double-doubles and Texas A&M upset No. 21 Tennessee 82-74 on Thursday night in Knoxville, Tenn. Pryor finished

College Basketball (W) News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / February 19

Ole Miss Women's Basketball vs. LSU Tigers Start Time and Preview in SEC Clash

OXFORD, Miss. – For the third game in a week-long gauntlet against four AP top 25 opponents, Ole Miss women's basketball is set to welcome LSU on Thursday, February 19.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 19

What is Madison Layden-Zay's Status for Purdue vs. No. 13 Iowa?

It sounds like Purdue will be without one of its top scorers for Thursday night's home game against No. 13 Iowa. Madison Layden-Zay, who sustained a dislocated knee in last Saturday's 72-57 win over Rutgers, is expected to miss Thursday night's contest between the Boilermakers and Hawkeyes.

UNLV women’s basketball falls 80-62 to San Diego State

San Diego State pulled away in the fourth quarter and handed UNLV an 80-62 loss Wednesday night at Viejas Arena. The Lady Rebels traded punches for three quarters and stayed within four going to the fourth, but the Aztecs closed the game with a 25-11 final period.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / February 18

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 20 Texas Tech blitzes No. 15 Baylor

Snudda Collins came off the bench for 23 points, Bailey Maupin added 22 and No. 20 Texas Tech overpowered No. 15 Baylor 87-56 on Wednesday in Lubbock, Texas.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 18

USC's Jazzy Davidson Earns Recognition With Magazine Cover

USC Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson is the most recent cover athlete for “Slam U.” The freshman phenom has gained national recognition for her incredible play this season. Check out Jazzy Davidson’s Slam cover below. Davidson was a five-star recruit and the top rated player in USC’s 2025 recruiting class.

Badgers’ Howell, Daniels look to put an end to current six-game losing streak against USC

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team is back on the court Thursday, February 19th against a strong USC Trojans team in need of a win. For Wisconsin, the team is currently in the midst of a brutal six-game losing streak that dates back to January 25th in Minneapolis.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / February 17

Cotie McMahon, No. 17 Ole Miss demolish No. 21 Tennessee

Cotie McMahon racked up a career-high 39 points along with 10 rebounds and five assists as No. 17 Ole Miss cruised to a 94-81 win over No. 21 Tennessee on Tuesday in Oxford, Miss.

Preview: UNLV Lady Rebels @ San Diego State Aztecs — Wednesday, February 18

The UNLV Lady Rebels women's basketball team bounced back from their loss to the Wyoming Cowgirls in their last game against the Grand Canyon Lopes, which they won by a score of 74 - 65.

College Basketball (W) News / Texas Longhorns on SI / February 17

Texas Tops Tennessee and Returns to Austin on a Positive Note

Knoxville, Tennessee, is no easy place for a road game. However, the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team secured their 24th victory of the season against

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 17

Iowa HC Makes Program History vs. Nebraska

In her second year with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Jan Jensen has already found her name in the record books. Seeing as the Hawkeyes improved to 20-5 (11-3) against Nebraska, Jensen became the first coach in Iowa women's basketball history to eclipse the 20-win mark in her first two seasons.

College Basketball (W) News / WI Sports Heroics / February 17

Badgers commit 21 turnovers, drop big game against Minnesota

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team dropped farther into a losing streak after suffering another blowout loss to Minnesota. Three weeks ago the Badgers shipped up to the Williams Arena to face Minnesota in Minneapolis in what was supposed to be a test for Wisconsin.

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College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / February 16

Ava Heiden's 27 points lead No. 13 Iowa over Nebraska

Led by Ava Heiden's career-high 27 points, No. 13 Iowa defeated Nebraska 80-67 on Monday in Lincoln, Neb., to secure its 10th straight 20-win season. Heiden

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / February 16

Indiana Women's Basketball Falls Hard at UCLA

The 2025-26 season has been trying at best for the Indiana Hoosiers as the women's basketball team fell to 14-13 overall Sunday, in perhaps its roughest showing of the year.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / February 16

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

In this week's Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll, released on Monday, the top five remain unchanged, while a lot of movement takes place elsewhere throughout the rankings.

Big East announces additional punishment for Providence's Duncan Powell after fight

No. 5 Iowa State shows why it's major NCAA Tournament threat with blowout win over No. 9 Kansas

South Carolina Women's Basketball HC Dawn Staley Reaches Historic Career Milestone

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / February 16

Geno Auriemma ties record as UConn stays No. 1

UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 team on Monday and Huskies coach Geno Auriemma tied the record for the most appearances in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.

College Basketball (W) News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / February 16

NC State Crumbles on the Road Against Notre Dame

Wes Moore and NC State women's basketball needed a victory on the road over an equally inconsistent Notre Dame Fighting Irish to stay afloat in its battle for a top-three spot in the ACC standings, but the Wolfpack came up short.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 15

Kim Mulkey Addresses MiLaysia Fulwiley Emotions Against South Carolina

Any time the LSU Tigers and South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball teams face each other, it's must-see television. This is because LSU and South

Texas Women’s Basketball Head Coach Crushes Team After Loss: ‘We Have No Heart’

A 23-3 record and a No. 4 ranking in the country is not enough for Texas women's basketball head coach Vic Schaefer. After losing by 16 to No. 5 Vanderbilt,

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / February 9

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

In this week's Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll, released on Monday, one program re-enters the top five, while another team continues its climb up the rankings.

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Five under-the-radar freshmen having stellar 2025-26 seasons

No. 14 North Carolina's buzzer-beater knocks off No. 4 Duke in another classic

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / February 6

No. 4 Texas women avenge loss to No. 5 LSU behind Rori Harmon's career night

The last time the Texas Longhorns and LSU Tigers faced off on Jan. 11, it did not go Texas' way as the Longhorns suffered their first loss of the season.