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On YouTubeCollege Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / December 2
Women's Top 25 roundup: Villanova vanquishes No. 25 WVU
Jasmine Bascoe poured in 24 points and handed out six assists as Villanova crushed No. 25 West Virginia 81-59 on Monday in Morgantown, West Virginia. Brynn McCurry added 21 points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats (6-2), who earned their fourth win in a row.
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / December 1
Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll
In this week's Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll, there was some reshuffling in the top five after a loaded Holiday slate. Here are five takeaways from the poll, which was released on Monday.
College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / December 1
Riding holiday success, Texas climbs to No. 2 in Top 25
Texas jumped to No. 2 in this week's Associated Press Top 25 after winning two big games over the Thanksgiving holiday in Las Vegas. The Longhorns (8-0) received 10 first-place votes after beating then-No.
The Ascension of Lauren Betts: Why UCLA’s Center is Poised to Dominate Women’s College Basketball
In a sport perpetually searching for its next transcendent star, all signs point to Westwood, where UCLA senior Lauren Betts is not just poised for a breakout season, but is already being universally hailed as the definitive front-runner for the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Beyond the Blueprint: How Cori Close Built a Women’s Basketball Dynasty at UCLA with Relationships and PowerPoint
In the highly competitive world of college basketball recruiting, coaches often speak of developing a “player-led” program, but few have manifested this ethos as effectively as UCLA Women’s Basketball Head Coach Cori Close.
Kiki Rice: Bloodlines, Brilliance, and the Path to the WNBA
If you want to talk about players who are destined for greatness, you have to talk about UCLA point guard Kiki Rice. According to Paul M. Banks, this woman isn’t just a phenomenal athlete; she is the continuation of a family legacy built on world-class achievement.
College Basketball (W) News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 30
Texas Longhorns Stay Undefeated With Decisive Home Win vs. Penn
The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team is back home after an eventful trip to Las Vegas, and they have kicked off this upcoming week with a decisive
College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / November 30
Top 25 Roundup: Audi Crooks pours in 47 as No. 10 Iowa State edges Indiana
Audi Crooks poured in a career-high 47 points, 30 of which came in the second half, and No. 10 Iowa State outdueled Indiana 106-95 to win the Coconut Hoops Blue Heron championship game Sunday in Fort Myers, Fla.
Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / November 30
Iowa's Ava Heiden Sets Career-High in Win Over Fairfield
The Iowa Hawkeyes have one player in particular to thank after advancing to a perfect 8-0. While four Hawkeyes ended the game in double digits, sophomore Ava Heiden had a double-double she won't soon forget.
College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 30
Caitlin Clark Rips Referee Technical Foul Decision During Iowa Game
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team found itself in a fascinating spot before the 2024-25 NCAA season. They were fresh off two consecutive trips to the national championship game, and ultimately fell short of being crowned champions in both.
College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / November 29
Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 12 North Carolina tops Columbia with big second half
No. 12 North Carolina closed with a 23-14 fourth quarter to put away pesky Columbia 80-63 at the Cancun Challenge on Saturday in Cancun, Mexico. Lanie Grant set the pace with 19 points, while Ciera Toomey was nearly perfect inside, scoring 18 on 8-for-9 shooting.
College Basketball (W) News / The SportsRush / November 28
Dawn Staley Explains Her Approach to the NCAA’s Transfer Portal Problem
The NCAA transfer portal has completely changed college sports, and not always in a good way. Players can jump to a new school with almost no waiting, which creates constant roster turnover.
College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / November 28
Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 12 Iowa State uses strong start to blow past Marquette
Audi Crooks scored 14 of her 18 points in the first half, helping No. 10 Iowa State jump ahead early and coast to an 84-73 win over Marquette Friday in the opening round of the Coconut Classic in Fort Myers, Fla.
College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 28
Dawn Staley's 'Not Upset' Stance on South Carolina's Loss to Texas Turns Heads
The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team had a lot of question marks heading into the 2025-26 season. While Dawn Staley's squads are always
College Basketball (W) News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 28
UCLA’s Devastating Loss to Texas: What Went Wrong
UCLA fell to No. 4 Texas in a game that, from the opening tip, made it clear the Bruins were outmatched. After the first quarter, the Bruins would go down 20-10.
College Basketball (W) News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 28
Preview: Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball vs. Marist on Friday Night
ST. THOMAS – For the third time in program history, the LSU women’s basketball team will compete in the Paradise Jam Tournament in St. Thomas, which continues Friday night inside the Elridge Wilburn Blake Sports and Fitness Center.
College Basketball (W) News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 28
Texas star Rori Harmon’s game-winner caps historic night in South Carolina win
Rori Harmon had a historic night on top of making a game-winning shot in the No. 4 Texas Longhorns’ 66-64 victory against the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks in the championship game of the Players Era Championship on Thursday night.
College Basketball (W) News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 27
Rori Harmon Hits Game Winner as Texas Gets Thanksgiving Revenge on South Carolina
The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team suffered some Final Four heartbreak at the hands of the South Carolina Gamecocks last season. This year's team still has a long journey ahead, but a little bit of early-season revenge certainly doesn't hurt.
College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 27
Dawn Staley's Unconventional Thanksgiving Meal Admission Is Fishy
Thanksgiving Day in the United States is the perfect time for sports fans to feel grateful for everything that living in America provides, including the right to exercise autonomy and free will.
College Basketball (W) News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 27
Texas Longhorns Seek Thanksgiving Revenge vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team is on a hot streak. That much is known. However, what stands in front of them on the evening of Thanksgiving could be their toughest battle yet.
Katie Gearlds News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 27
Lana McCarthy Embracing Role Off Purdue's Bench Proving Beneficial for Boilers
When Katie Gearlds looked down the bench and told Lana McCarthy to check in on Wednesday afternoon, you could see the sophomore forward had an edge. She played the final five minutes of the first quarter, and scored four points and grabbed four rebounds without any issue.
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / November 26
No. 4 Texas women survive furious second-half rally from No. 3 UCLA
In what could have easily been a Final Four preview, the No. 4 Texas women escaped with a 76-65 win after withstanding a late rally from No. 3 UCLA.
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / November 24
Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll
The top five remain the same, but a lot of teams changed positions in this week's Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll, which was released on Monday.
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