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Karly Weathers, No. 21 Alabama defeat Missouri, move to 17-1

Karly Weathers stepped up to score a career-high 23 points as No. 21 Alabama fended off Missouri 74-63 on Monday in Columbia, Mo. Weathers shot 9 of 13 overall and scored 16 points in the second half, which alone was enough to surpass her previous season high of 15 points against Troy.

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Kim Mulkey claps back at reporter after LSU breaks brutal stat

Just one week ago, there was a lot of concern about the direction that the LSU Tigers women's basketball team was headed. This is because they had lost their first two SEC conference games, first coming up short against Kentucky on January 1 and then being beaten by Vanderbilt on January 4 after starting their season with a perfect 14-0 record.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / January 12

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, three unbeatens remain and nine of the top-10 spots change hands after an upset-filled week.

Mikaylah Williams leads cold-shooting No. 12 LSU to upset win over No. 2 Texas

Women's Top 25 roundup: Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame crush No. 22 North Carolina

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / January 12

UConn now consensus No. 1; LSU up six spots to No. 6

Defending national champion UConn was the unanimous No. 1 team in Monday's Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll after extending its Big East winning streak to 55 games.

College Basketball (W) News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 12

How It Happened: Kim Mulkey, LSU WBB Upsets No. 2 Texas Longhorns in 70-65 Win

BATON ROUGE, La. – In front of 13,200 rabid fans in attendance, the 12th-ranked LSU women’s basketball team took down the second-ranked Texas Longhorns, 70-65, behind junior Mikaylah Williams’ clutch performance Sunday afternoon inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

College Basketball (W) News / Swish Appeal / January 12

How No. 12 LSU turned the tables on No. 2—and no longer undefeated—Texas

We’re down to three. On Sunday afternoon, No. 12 LSU ejected No. 2 Texas from the ranks of the undefeated, sending the Longhorns to a 70-65 loss. The defeat leaves No.

College Basketball (W) News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 12

Hannah Hidalgo Dominates North Carolina, Proving She’s Elite

Notre Dame pulled off the upset of the day on Sunday after pouncing on No. 22 North Carolina by 23 points, but the upset victory itself wasn't really the storyline.

College Basketball (W) News / USC Trojans on SI / January 11

Former USC Guard Avery Howell Thriving In New Role With Big Ten Rival

Washington Huskies sophomore guard Avery Howell didn’t leave USC because she couldn’t play. Through the first half of the season, the former Trojan guard has emerged as one of the most productive and reliable players in the Big Ten, thriving in an expanded role after transferring to Washington.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 11

IU women’s basketball: Three reasons the Hoosiers fell to Iowa, highlights, stats, quotes

Indiana women’s basketball fell to No. 14 Iowa 56-53 on Sunday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Below are three quick reasons why the Hoosiers lost, along with highlights, final stats, and a few quotes.

College Basketball (W) News / ESPN / January 11

JuJu Watkins makes history as Sierra Canyon's first jersey retirement

The USC standout became the first athlete in Sierra Canyon's history to receive the honor after a decorated three-year run.

LSU Tigers News / Tiger Rag / January 11

Kim Mulkey and LSU Women’s Basketball Shock No. 2 Texas 70-65

By ANDRE CHAMPAGNE, Tiger Rag Staff Reporter The No. 12 LSU women’s basketball team secured its first win over an AP-Top 2 team since 2008 (win over No.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / January 11

Mikaylah Williams leads cold-shooting No. 12 LSU to upset win over No. 2 Texas

It has not been the smoothest of starts to SEC play for the 12th-ranked LSU Tigers women's basketball team, but Sunday's win is a great start in the right direction.

Women's Top 25 roundup: Notre Dame crushes No. 22 North Carolina

Men's CBB weekend winners, losers

Turnovers doom No. 21 Tennessee in historic loss to Florida

Auburn gets back on track with blowout win over No. 15 Arkansas

Unbeaten no more: Wisconsin upsets No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor

College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / January 11

Women's Top 25 roundup: Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame crush No. 22 North Carolina

Hannah Hidalgo exploded for 31 points, eight rebounds, six assists and seven steals as Notre Dame ripped No. 22 North Carolina 73-50 in South Bend, Ind.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 11

Purdue WBB Upsets No. 23 Washington, Gets First Ranked Win in Three Years

For the first time in three seasons, Purdue has scored a win over a ranked opponent. The Boilermakers defeated No. 23 Washington 78-72 in an overtime thriller at Mackey Arena on Sunday afternoon.

USC Women’s Basketball vs. Minnesota: Preview, Prediction

No. 21 USC Trojans women’s basketball heads back on the road Sunday afternoon searching for a response. After back-to-back losses for the first time in nearly a year, USC travels to Minneapolis for its first-ever game at Williams Arena, facing the Minnesota Golden Gophers in an early Big Ten matchup that carries real urgency.

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College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / January 10

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 24 Princeton routs Yale

Led by Madison St. Rose's 18 points and five assists, No. 24 Princeton posted its 12th consecutive victory on Saturday, 76-50 over Yale in an Ivy League game in New Haven, Conn.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 10

USC Star JuJu Watkins Receives Impressive Honor From Sierra Canyon

Some players rise to the moment, and others are built for it. USC Trojans junior star guard JuJu Watkins has lived her basketball life in front of cameras, packed gyms, and national audiences and Friday night provided another reminder why.

Preview: Illinois WBB vs. Penn State

Illinois women’s basketball (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) will head back on the road for a Big Ten matchup against Penn State on Sunday (2 p.m. CT, BTN) looking to reset after a challenging stretch in the schedule.

Preview: UNLV Lady Rebels @ Wyoming Cowgirls — Saturday, January 10

The UNLV Lady Rebels women's basketball team has been rolling since kicking off their Mountain West Conference schedule. In their most recent outing, they knocked off the Utah State Aggies by a score of 69 - 58 to extend their winning streak to five.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 9

Purdue Picks Up First Big Ten Win Thanks to Hot Shooting Night vs. Wisconsin

A hot shooting night in Madison helped Purdue women's basketball pick up its first win of the Big Ten season on Thursday night. The Boilermakers shot 60% from three-point range and 47% from the floor, leading to a 75-67 victory over Wisconsin.

College Basketball (W) News / UConn Huskies on SI / January 7

UConn's Sarah Strong Earns Prestigious USA Basketball Honor

Sarah Strong continues to stack milestones at an age when most players are still finding their footing. The UConn women’s basketball sophomore has been selected as the 2025 USA Basketball 3x3 Female Athlete of the Year, a distinction that reflects her rapid rise from collegiate standout to international difference-maker.

College Basketball (W) News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 7

Preview: No. 25 Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. Indiana with Breakdown

It was back to business for the No. 25 Nebraska women's basketball team on Sunday, keeping Purdue winless in Big Ten play with a 78-62 runaway win over the Boilermakers.

Preview: Utah State Aggies @ UNLV Lady Rebels — Wednesday, January 7

The UNLV Lady Rebels women's basketball team is off to a strong start to their Mountain West Conference schedule. They are currently on a four-game winning streak and coming off a hard-fought victory over the Air Force Falcons.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / January 5

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, a new-look top 10 takes shape after a chaotic start to conference play.

Report: Texas Tech adding tallest player in women's college basketball

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College Basketball (W) News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 3

Preview: No. 20 Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. Purdue with Breakdown

The Nebraska women's basketball team didn't ring in the New Year on a positive note, dropping its second-straight defeat since starting the season 12-0.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 2

Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball Battles from Behind for First SEC Win

The No. 2 Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team has already proved itself as a team to beat during the 2025-2026 season. However, what they proved on Thursday is that they aren’t afraid of crawling back from behind for a road victory in the SEC.