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Mississippi State’s women’s basketball team got an impressive win on Monday, handing No. 9 LSU its second straight loss, defeating the Tigers 77-73. Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Sam Purcell compared the win to being on “Cloud 9.” “I’m still on Cloud 9. What a night,” Purcell said, as reported by Thomas Goldkamp of On3. […]

A record number of WNBA players are participating in the 2024 Athletes Unlimited basketball league. The league, which began in 2022, has seen a significant rise in participation from WNBA athletes, with 72.5% of its players having WNBA experience, up from 34% in its inaugural season. This season, 18 of the 40 AU players finished […]

Princeton’s women’s basketball team is turning heads this season, thanks to a strategic move by head coach Carla Berube. By setting up a tough nonconference schedule earlier in the season, Berube aimed to prepare her team for the demanding Ivy League and potentially another NCAA Tournament run. The journey wasn’t easy. The Tigers faced a […]

The Golden State Warriors’ new WNBA team made a significant move on Tuesday by appointing Jess Smith as its president. Smith, who has a successful background with the NWSL’s Angel City FC, brings a unique approach to this role, aiming to build a team that stands out not only in sports but also in its […]

The Kansas State women’s basketball team has continued to defy expectations, even in the absence of their All-American forward Ayoka Lee because of an injury. The Wildcats have not only maintained their winning streak but have also soared to No. 2 in the latest AP Top 25, a feat unprecedented for a team that began […]

No. 9 LSU women’s basketball team suffered a 77-73 defeat against Mississippi State on Monday. The game marked the Tigers’ second straight loss, following their tight matchup with No. 1 undefeated South Carolina last Thursday. LSU’s women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey said that she was unsurprised by the outcome, considering the circumstances surrounding the game. […]

This season of college women’s basketball has seen its fair share of upsets, and this past week was no exception. The Week 13 AP Top Women’s Top 25 poll is a reflection of these recent shake-ups. However, the poll, a barometer of the teams playing the best basketball each week, has overlooked a few squads […]

In a surprising upset, the Washington State’s women’s basketball team defeated No. 7 UCLA 85-82 on Sunday, marking the highest-ranked team the Cougars have ever beaten in their program history; UCLA was ranked No. 2 at game time. The victory surpasses their previous record, a win over then-No. 3 Utah in last year’s Pac-12 Tournament. […]

The LSU women’s basketball team, despite clinching its first ever NCAA title in 2023, is struggling with significant financial challenges, as revealed in a recent audit. The LSU athletic department reported a nearly $4 million deficit for the last fiscal year, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office, while the women’s basketball team had a […]

For Kendall Coyne Schofield, star winger for Minnesota in the PWHL, life is a juggling act of motherhood, professional hockey, and leadership. Since giving birth to her son Drew last July, Coyne Schofield has not only returned to top form on the ice but has also taken on the role of the PWHL players’ union […]

Iowa women’s basketball star player Caitlin Clark is edging closer to surpassing the legendary Jackie Stiles of Missouri State on the all-time scoring list. Iowa’s recent game on Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where Clark scored an impressive 38 points in a 92-73 victory, brought her within striking distance of Stiles’ career mark. Reflecting on […]

The UConn women’s basketball team faced its first defeat in 13 games as Notre Dame’s freshman guard Hannah Hidalgo led her team to an impressive 82-67 victory over the Huskies. Hidalgo’s season-high 34 points and 10 rebounds were pivotal in a game that highlighted the historic rivalry between the two teams. UConn’s coach Geno Auriemma […]

Venezuelan international Deyna Castellanos is setting a new benchmark in the NWSL after signing a lucrative contract with Bay FC. With a deal valued at over $1.8 million across four years, the talented forward has become the highest-paid foreign player in the league’s history. Castellanos, who transferred from Manchester City, where she joined in 2022 […]

The Minnesota Lynx have made a significant move in free agency on Friday by securing a deal with Alanna Smith, according to the player’s representative, Sammy Wloszczowski of SIG Sports. Smith, an unrestricted free agent, is set to join the Lynx on a two-year contract. The news was announced Thursday in a tweet from ESPN’s […]

In a night dedicated to the memory of the iconic Pat Summitt, the Duke women’s basketball team’s  performance would have made the legendary coach proud. The unranked Blue Devils put on a defensive show, dismantling No. 23 Florida State with an emphatic 42-point upset. The scoreline read a resounding 88-46 by the final buzzer, a […]

Iowa women’s basketball phenomenon Caitlin Clark recently made headlines not just for her game, but also in the world of sports memorabilia. Her 2022 Bowman University Superfractor 1/1 Rookie Auto card, professionally graded PSA 10, fetched a whopping $78,000 at the PWCC Marketplace’s January Premier Auction. This sale not only sets a new benchmark for […]

The No. 1 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks rallied from behind to defeat No. 9 LSU in a thrilling game that had the basketball world riveted, with NBA superstar Kevin Durant among those urging fans to witness the spectacle. With over 13,000 turning out to see the matchup in Baton Rouge, the stage for what was […]

In the aftermath of No. 9 LSU women’s basketball team’s narrow 76-70 loss to undefeated No. 1 South Carolina on Thursday, head coach Kim Mulkey maintained a message of optimism about the season. The Tigers, now standing at an impressive 18-3 record with only two losses in SEC play, displayed impressive fortitude against the nation’s […]

In a high-energy matchup between SEC giants LSU women’s basketball and South Carolina, the exit of Angel Reese in the final minutes marked a turning point in the game, as pointed out by fellow teammate Flau’jae Johnson. The No. 1 Gamecocks were trailing for the majority of the game until Reese, the 2023 Final Four […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley dropped high praise for LSU’s Angel Reese following the Gamecocks’ dramatic comeback win on Thursday, where South Carolina overturned a deficit to win 76-70 against No. 9 LSU. The game, which saw South Carolina trailing for most of the time, turned on its head following Reese’s exit. […]

In a thrilling game that had all the earmarks of a classic, the No. 9 LSU women’s basketball team fell to the undefeated No.1 South Carolina Gamecocks in a tightly contested match. Despite leading for most of the game and putting on an impressive display of talent and teamwork, LSU’s efforts were hampered by the […]

TCU women’s basketball coach Mark Campbell opened up about the challenges his team has faced this season, including forfeiting games and holding open tryouts, due to an unprecedented injury crisis. The Horned Frogs, who had an impressive 14-0 start during Campbell’s first season, found themselves in a dire situation after key players Sedona Prince, Madison […]

Prime Video is set to release “The Money Game,” a documentary series highlighting the shifts in college athletics due to changes in NIL rights. The series is a deep dive into the 2023-24 season of LSU Athletics, including star athletes Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne, and is produced by Campfire Studios, Axios Entertainment, and Shaquille […]

In a defining moment during the 2023 Final Four, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark’s dismissive gesture towards South Carolina guard Raven Johnson left a mark. Clark waved off Johnson as she lingered unguarded beyond the 3-point line, a move that not only went viral but also seemed to redefine the future trajectory of the South Carolina women’s basketball […]

Women’s tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova openly criticized the idea of hosting the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. The former on-court rivals argued in a recent Washington Post op-ed, that such a move would signify a regression, not progress, in women’s sports. The debate in the tennis community has intensified, mirroring discussions in […]

Ahead of the highly-anticipated matchup between the No. 9 LSU women’s basketball and the top-ranked, undefeated South Carolina, LSU coach Kim Mulkey has a clear message for Tigers fans: keep the celebration in the stands. During her weekly radio show on Tuesday night, Mulkey stressed the significance of the game but cautioned against overzealous reactions, […]

The No. 10 Texas women’s basketball team faced a disappointing loss against unranked Oklahoma on Wednesday, ending the game with a 91-87 loss. Texas coach Vic Schaefer didn’t mince words about his the Longhorns’ performance following the game. “We didn’t play very hard tonight,” Schafer said, as reported by Mike Rosner of the Associated Press. […]

The 2024 WNBA free agency is causing buzz, particularly around the future of Nneka Ogwumike, after her surprise announcement on Wednesday that she would be leaving the Angeles Sparks as an unrestricted free agent. Ogwumike had been with the Sparks since first being drafted in 2012. As she enters free agency, the speculation about her […]

In a high-stakes Australian Open semifinal, Coco Gauff, faced a tough defeat against Aryna Sabalenka, the tournament’s defending champion. Despite a hard-fought match, Gauff fell short with a score of 7-6 (2), 6-4. Reflecting on the tournament, Gauff managed to find some silver linings. “Tough match for me tonight. Overall a positive tournament,” she said, […]

In a significant move for the Portland Thorns, the NWSL team has secured the transfer of Canadian and Chelsea midfielder Jessie Fleming. This acquisition has set a new benchmark in the league, with the Thorns paying a record NWSL transfer fee of approximately $320,000. Fleming, 25, officially parted ways with Chelsea on Monday, as initially […]

In a surprising development, Nneka Ogwumike, former WNBA MVP, has decided to leave the Los Angeles Sparks. The news came on Wednesday when Ogwumike informed the team of her intention to explore free agency. Her departure marks the end of a significant era for the Sparks, with whom she has spent her entire 12-year professional […]

UConn women’s basketball player Paige Bueckers overcame an early injury scare to lead her team to an 85-59 victory over Marquette on Tuesday. The game saw Bueckers, the 2021 AP national player of the year, initially down in pain just three minutes into the game, clutching her surgically repaired left knee. Despite the tense start, […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma shared his concerns about the alarming rate of injuries in women’s sports, after UConn’s Caroline Ducharme announced on Tuesday that she would miss the remainder of the season due to ongoing head and neck issues. Injuries came into sharp focus for the Huskeis, already decimated by injuries, nearly missed […]

In a free agency development for the New York Liberty, 2021 WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones is rumored to be leaning towards rejoining the team. his news was confirmed by her agent, Boris Lelchitski, in a statement to ESPN on Tuesday. Jones, a pivotal figure in the Liberty’s impressive journey to the WNBA Finals last season […]

In another blow to the UConn women’s basketball team, guard Caroline Ducharme announced that she will miss the remainder of the season to prioritize her recovery from sustained head and neck injuries. The decision was made public by the school on Tuesday. Ducharme, a 6-foot-2 junior, had started the season’s first four games, averaging modest […]

In a recent development for the Dallas Wings, forward Awak Kuier announced on Monday that she will not participate in the 2024 WNBA season. The decision, as stated by Kuier, is rooted in the need for a break after seven continuous years of professional basketball. Kuier, hailing from Finland, has been a vital part of […]

In what could be the most pivotal SEC matchup of the season, the ninth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is preparing to host the undefeated No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks this Thursday. South Carolina, led by coach Dawn Staley, has been nothing short of dominant, winning their five SEC games by an impressive average of nearly […]

The No. 4 Kansas State women’s basketball team, despite the absence of their star center Ayoka Lee, has climbed to their highest ranking in 21 years. Their latest victory, a narrow 58-55 win against No. 13 Baylor, extended their winning streak to an impressive 13 games. Facing a formidable Baylor team on Monday, K-State’s coach […]

As the WNBA’s free agency period continues, speculation heats up with the Phoenix Mercury’s rumored interest in Washington Mystics’ Elena Delle Donne. Following her cored status by the Mystics on Saturday, which provides Washington exclusive negotiation rights, Delle Donne faces crucial decisions regarding her professional future. Khristina Williams of Sports New York tweeted Tuesday, “SOURCES: […]