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Lindsay Gottlieb Sets USC Trojans Record with Washington Win

The No. 16 USC Trojans women's basketball team was one of the most dominant teams in the nation last year, posting a 29-3 overall record, 17-1 in their first ever Big Ten campaign and a NCAA Final Four appearance.

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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 conference dominates the rankings while another continues to struggle with zero teams in the top 10.

Arkansas HC John Calipari: 'Lot of of older gentlemen with beards' playing college basketball

Second-half surge leads Duke to first 10-0 start in eight years

UConn Usurps LSU's Top Spot in New NCAA Women's Basketball NET Rankings

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College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / December 8

Big Ten ties own record with nine teams in AP Top 25

With Nebraska joining the party at No. 24, the Big Ten has a record-tying nine teams in the Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll released Monday.

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / December 8

Maryland G Kaylene Smikle (knee) out for season

Maryland guard Kaylene Smikle will undergo season-ending knee surgery after trying to fight through the injury. The 6-foot senior said in statement on Sunday that she had been "playing through some pain since preseason." Smikle, an All-Big Ten first-team selection last season, averaged 13.1 points in seven games (five starts) this season.

College Basketball (W) News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 8

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Achieve Historic Feat in 126-62 Win Over UNO

NEW ORLEANS – The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball traveled to New Orleans for the second time out of three appearances and collected a 126-62 victory against the University of New Orleans inside the Lakefront Arena on Sunday afternoon.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / December 7

Arkansas women bounce back, trounce Jackson State

On the heels of losses to Harvard and SMU, Arkansas (8-3) bounced back with a 77-46 win over Jackson State on Sunday.

Arkansas HC John Calipari: 'Lot of of older gentlemen with beards' playing college basketball

No. 25 Arkansas vs. Fresno State takeaways: Hogs overcome slow start to keep rolling

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College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / December 7

Women’s Top 25 roundup: UConn, South Carolina earn runaway wins

Sarah Strong compiled 20 points, five rebounds, five steals and four assists in just 17 minutes and No. 1 UConn routed DePaul 102-35 on Sunday in Storrs, Conn.

College Basketball (W) News / Swish Appeal / December 7

What changes will the beginning of Big Ten play bring for No. 4 UCLA and No. 16 USC?

So far, both LA teams have had the kind of seasons expected. USC is still good, but the Trojans have clearly taken a step back from the dominance they had when JuJu Watkins was playing.

College Basketball (W) News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 7

Preview: Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball vs. UNO Privateers on Sunday

BATON ROUGE, La. – No. 5 LSU women’s basketball is set to travel down to New Orleans to take on UNO Sunday afternoon at the Lakefront Arena for the Tigers

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / December 6

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 8 TCU routs UTEP

Maddie Scherr scored 21 points and Olivia Miles contributed 11 assists and 10 rebounds as No. 8 TCU easily handed UTEP its first loss of the season, 95-40 in a nonconference game Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 6

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.

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

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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 4

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Ole Miss Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

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.

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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 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

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College Basketball (W) News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 4

Preview: Ole Miss Women's Basketball vs. Notre Dame in ACC/SEC Challenge

OXFORD, Miss. – Finishing off November undefeated, Ole Miss women's basketball is set to compete in the annual ACC/SEC Challenge, as the Rebels will take on their first top 25 opponent this season in Notre Dame at the SJB Pavilion on Thursday, December 4.

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.

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.

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