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Top Iowa Recruit McKenna Woliczko Reveals Why She Signed

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team landed one of the best recruits of the 2026 in McKenna Woliczko. In her first season as head coach, Jan Jensen is already ahead of the curve with recruiting and now Woliczko revealed what else brought her to the program.

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Flau’jae Johnson Breaks Down Kara Lawson Moment After LSU-Duke Bench Clash

The biggest story to stem from the LSU women's basketball team's 93-77 victory over the Duke Blue Devils on December 4 came after LSU star guard Flau'jae Johnson drained a three-pointer in the fourth quarter.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / December 5

No. 25 West Virginia women dominate Mercyhurst to end two-game skid

Jordan Harrison and Carter McCray set season highs in scoring as No. 25 West Virginia rolled past Mercyhurst 97-51 on Friday night.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 5

Kim Mulkey Shares ‘Proud’ Flau’jae Johnson Stance After LSU–Duke Kara Lawson Chirping

While the No. 5-ranked LSU Tigers women's basketball team couldn't continue their NCAA record-breaking streak of eight consecutive 100-point games to start the 2025-26 season against the Duke Blue Devils on December 4, they still secured an impressive 93-77 victory to improve to 9-0 on the year.

College Basketball (W) News / Total Apex Sports / December 4

Texas Longhorns Women Dominate UNC Tar Heels

The No. 2 Texas Longhorns (Women) rode another big wave tonight, defeating the No. 11 North Carolina Tar Heels (Women) 79–64 in a physical, sometimes electric display at Moody Center.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / December 4

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 3 South Carolina edges No. 22 Louisville

Madina Okot scored nine of her 23 points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead layup with 1:33 to play, as visiting No. 3 South Carolina edged No.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / December 4

No. 2 Texas continues to shine defensively in win vs. No. 11 UNC

No. 2 Texas women continue to shine defensively in win over No. 11 North Carolina

The Longhorns are proving to be a matchup nightmare.

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 3 South Carolina edges No. 22 Louisville

Missed opportunities doom Arkansas women in loss to SMU

...but No. 25 Arkansas men get statement win over No. 6 Louisville

Dubai reportedly will hold college basketball event in November 2026

Can you name every 'Power 4' conference basketball team nickname?

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 4

Missed opportunities doom Arkansas women in loss to SMU

Kelsi Musick and the Arkansas Razorbacks had an opportunity to get back on track on Thursday. What ensued was a game full of missed opportunities for the Razorbacks.

No. 25 Arkansas gets statement win over No. 6 Louisville

Biggest winners from 2026 CFB recruiting early signing day

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College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / December 3

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 15 Vanderbilt surges past Virginia

Mikayla Blakes scored 28 points to power No. 15 Vanderbilt to an 81-68 victory over Virginia on Wednesday afternoon in Nashville, Tenn. Virginia led by a point after the first quarter, but Vanderbilt outscored the visitors 45-22 over the next two frames to pull away.

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

Sarah Strong, No. 1 UConn rip through South Florida

Sarah Strong led her team with 14 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in 25 productive minutes and No. 1 UConn sailed to an 85-51 win over South Florida on Tuesday in Tampa.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 2

Preview: Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. Bradley with Breakdown

The Nebraska women's basketball team capped off a remarkable month for the Husker basketball programs in the month of November. Star point guard Britt Prince continued her ascension with a 30-point breakout to lead all scorers in what ended with a 91-82 Nebraska win over Virginia to win the Emerald Coast Classic right before Thanksgiving.

College 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 / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 1

South Carolina Fall In AP Top 25 NCAA Rankings After Texas Loss

While there's still a lot of basketball to be played this season, the South Carolina Gamecocks women's college hoops team clearly still has a lot of work and development to do if they're to realize their NCAA championship aspirations this season.

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.

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 7 Maryland throttles Hofstra

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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.

UCLA Bruins News / Scoop B / December 1

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.

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UCLA Bruins News / Scoop B / November 30

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.

UCLA Bruins News / Scoop B / November 30

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

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 / 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 / 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 / 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.

Purdue Boilermakers 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.