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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.

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Watch: Teri Moren, Shay Ciezki, Edessa Noyan discuss Indiana women’s basketball win over Western Michigan

Watch as Indiana women’s basketball coach Teri Moren, guard Shay Ciezki, and forward Edessa Noyan discussed IU’s 71-53 win over Western Michigan. Videos provided by IU Athletics.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / November 26

No. 4 Texas women survive furious rally from No. 3 UCLA

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.

Texas women's hoops lands two five-star recruits in 24 hours

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College Basketball (W) News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 26

Three UCLA Standouts Who Must Step Up vs. No. 4 Texas

The No. 3 Bruins are set to face No. 4 Texas in a game that could prove to be UCLA's toughest task of the season. There are plenty of factors that will go into a Bruins win here; however, it primarily comes down to how the Bruins' players respond to facing a team of a similar stature.

College Basketball (W) News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 26

UCLA vs. Texas: A Showdown for the Ages

The No.3 Bruins are set to take on the No.4 Longhorns in a game that could easily be revisited in the Final Four. This will be the Bruins' most difficult opponent this season, and the same goes for Texas.

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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