Women's Sports Articles - Page 29

USC women’s basketball continues its March Madness run. On Monday, the Trojans booked themselves a Sweet 16 ticket by defeating Kansas, 73-55. USC was led by Juju Watkins and Mackenzie Forbes, who scored 28 and 20 points, respectively. THE TROJANS MOVE ON TO THE SWEET 16!@USCWBB keeps dancing after defeating Kansas, 73 -55!#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/Ne2qqPGN3T — […]

Caitlin Clark had an amazing last home game at Iowa. The Hawkeyes crowd who had Georg Kittle were loud and proud to see their Hawkeyes legend blaze up against West Virginia. The trio of JJ Quinerly, Kyah Watson, and Jordan Harrison all did their best to keep dancing in March Madness but the music had […]

The Delaware State Hornets are officially removing Jazone Turner’s interim tag, naming her as their head women’s basketball coach. They hope Turner will establish some stability within the program as the school turns to its third head coach in four years. Turner will fully replace former coach E.C. Hill. “To God be the glory,” Turner […]

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team secured a decisive victory over Ole Miss on Monday with a final score of 71-56 in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The win propelled the No. 2 seed Fighting Irish into the Sweet 16, where they will face No. 3 seed Oregon State in the Albany […]

As the NCAA tournament heats up, Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark is laser-focused on ensuring her final home game Monday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena is one for the history books. The Hawkeyes, seeded first in the Albany 2 Region, are set to face the No. 8 seed West Virginia Mountaineers in what promises to be […]

In a nail-biting showdown that will be remembered as one of the standout performances of this year’s NCAA Tournament, Stanford women’s basketball star Kiki Iriafen delivered a staggering All-American performance, propelling the No. 2 Cardinal over the seventh-seeded Iowa State Cyclones with an 87-81 victory in overtime. Iriafen’s remarkable display of athleticism, scoring a career-high […]

North Carolina A&T’s Maleia Bracone hit a clutch game-winning three-pointer to power the Lady Aggies over Old Dominion 48-45 to advance in the 2024 WNIT tournament. The game was hosted in North Carolina A&T’s Corbett Sports Center, affectionately known by A&T students and alumni as “Club Corbett”, with 3,224 fans in attendance for the team’s […]

Laura Sanko, known as the UFC‘s first female commentator, recently found herself in the crosshairs of criticism from former WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner, reported by Telecomasia. Varner’s remarks sparked a heated debate surrounding Sanko’s commentary skills, making her address the criticism head-on. Let’s delve into Sanko’s response and her journey from the ring to […]

While Kevin Durant is gearing up for some postseason action with the Phoenix Suns, a new star is emerging from the Texas basketball program. Coach Vic Schaefer has molded and stayed patient when it came to developing Aaliyah Moore. Finally, this season has seen her pop off and blossom into a star who’s likely going […]

In a display of dominance that reverberated across the collegiate sports landscape, the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team extended their awe-inspiring home winning streak with a staggering victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels. The final score, an eye-popping 88-41, not only solidified the South Carolina women’s basketball’s reputation as an indomitable force on […]

Iowa women’s basketball star player, Caitlin Clark recently voiced her feelings on the growing enthusiasm surrounding women’s college basketball, particularly during the high-stakes March Madness tournament. During a post-game interview Saturday after leading the Iowa Hawkeyes to a decisive 91-65 victory over Holy Cross, Clark shared her insights into the increased attention the women’s game […]

In a display of basketball brilliance, N0. 1-seeded UCLA women’s basketball stars Kiki Rice and Charisma Osborne were pivotal in the Bruins’ 84-55 rout of 15th-seeded California Baptist in the NCAA Tournament’s opening round on Saturday. Rice, showing why she’s considered one of the most promising talents in college basketball, led the scoring charge with […]

The UConn women’s basketball team notched another victory on the court against Jackson State Saturday, but the win carried a sweeter note as it aligned with the 70th birthday of coach Geno Auriemma. Paige Bueckers, UConn’s star guard, extended a celebratory message after the victory, jokingly wishing the coach “Happy birthday Grandpa,” at the postgame […]

The Iowa women’s basketball team handled business Saturday as they beat Holy Cross in the round of 64, 91-65, led by superstar Caitlin Clark. However, there was some concern in the second half as the Hawkeyes were missing Hannah Stuelke, arguably their second-best player behind Clark, who is also second in scoring and rebounds. Stuelke […]

As Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball Hawkeyes begin their pursuit of a national championship, their final one as a group, it is difficult to enjoy the moment. Despite South Carolina being the clear favorite to cut down the nets, it is title or bust for this history-making superstar and experienced team. Therefore, the […]

Following the UConn Lady Huskies’ big win over Jackson State to advance in the Women’s March Madness tournament, Geno Auriemma had nothing but praise for Tiger head coach Tomekia Reed. Auriemma used a bit of his time in the postgame press conference to salute her for an amazing season as well as speak about how […]

In a press conference on Saturday, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey addressed the rumors that surfaced on Friday that a Washington Post investigative report is set to be released about her. Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Pat Forde was the first to break the news about the story via Twitter/X. Forde posted, “Hearing some buzz […]

Future WNBA stars Paige Bueckers and Aaliyah Edwards boosted the UConn Huskies to an 86-64 victory over the Jackson State Lady Tigers in the opening round of March Madness. Bueckers, Edwards, and teammate Ashlynn Shade combined for 74 of UConn’s 86 total points, effectively beating Jackson State on their own. The Lady Tigers mustered a […]

Jackson State’s Miya Crump showed absolute hustle on defense early in the first half and women’s basketball fans are giving her praise for it. UConn got a steal on Jackson State and attempted to take advantage of a fast break opportunity. UConn star Paige Paige Bueckers looked to have a clear lane to the basket […]

Iowa State women’s basketball has a new hero. Audi Crooks did her best Bill Walton impression for the Lady Cyclones in an NCAA Tournament game on Friday. Crooks scored 40 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Iowa State, in a powerful 93-86 victory over Maryland. That was impressive in its own right, but Crooks did […]

The No. 1 ranked Iowa women’s basketball program marches into the NCAA Tournament on Saturday with the utmost confidence after a 29-4 season led by superstar Caitlin Clark. The projected top pick in the WNBA Draft has been a household name all year long and put up ridiculous numbers, leading the nation in points with […]

In an awe-inspiring twist of March Madness fate, the Middle Tennessee women’s basketball team mounted a staggering comeback to claim an upset victory over Louisville. With the stakes high and the odds stacked against them, the Blue Raiders overturned an 18-point deficit to etch their name into the NCAA Tournament history books. The game, which […]

As the 2024 women’s NCAA Tournament looms, all eyes are on Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball team. Last season, Iowa’s journey to the NCAA finals was a testament to their grit, skill and the transcendent talent of Caitlin Clark, who has since become the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer. With the tournament draw placing […]

Aaliyah Edwards, the standout forward for the UConn’s women’s basketball team, announced her decision Thursday to declare for this year’s WNBA Draft, marking her participation in the NCAA Tournament as her “one last dance” with the Huskies. Edwards’ journey with UConn has been marked by both significant achievements and steady improvement. This season, she hit […]

Angel Reese, the standout forward for LSU’s women’s basketball team, has a message for her critics as she gears up for the Tigers’ March Madness encounter with Rice. Reese made it clear that she’s unfazed by the detractors and fully ready to showcase her talents on the court. “They said I was too worried about […]

In a huge boost for the Indiana women’s basketball team, forward Mackenzie Holmes is set to return from injury for the Hoosiers’ NCAA Women’s Tournament opener against Fairfield on Saturday The team’s announcement came via a tweet from Talia Goodman of The Next Hoopes, indicating that Holmes will be available for the crucial first-round clash. […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has impressed fans with her on-court skill and record-breaking performances, thrusting her into conversations about the greatest of all time in women’s college basketball. However, according to basketball legend Sheryl Swoopes, there’s a pivotal achievement Clark needs to secure for serious GOAT consideration: an NCAA Championship. Swoopes, a name […]

As discussions about the financial implications of declaring for the WNBA Draft swirl around college women’s basketball, LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese remains unfazed by the perceived loss in monetary benefits by turning professional. Reese, whose performance has positioned her as one of the most promising talents in women’s basketball, emphasized that financial prospects […]

After a storied 19-season tenure that elevated the University of Miami’s women’s basketball program to new heights, head coach Katie Meier announced her retirement on Thursday. The announcement comes after the Hurricanes did not earn a spot in the women’s NCAA tournament this year. Meier, who was named the AP National Coach of the Year […]

At the heart of USC women’s basketball, a bridge spans generations, linking past Trojan legends to the bright future embodied by stars like JuJu Watkins. Ahead of the madness of March Madness and the women’s NCAA Tournament, USC legend Cheryl Miller offered some advice to Watkins in a moment of mentorship that has long defined […]

In a significant setback for the Virginia Tech women’s basketball team, star player Liz Kitley will miss the upcoming women’s NCAA tournament due to a knee injury sustained earlier this month. The news, announced by Kitley in an Instagram post on Thursday, has sent shockwaves through the Hokie community and fans nationwide. Kitley, a towering […]

March Madness is upon us which means a lot of upsets, insane stat lines, and Cinderella runs. Another crucial part of this time of the year is the crossover between big college programs, mid-majors, and teams just starting to make a name for themselves. Coach Maureen Magarity’s Holy Cross basketball squad lies in between those […]

After eight years of service, Alabama A&M women’s basketball coach Margaret Richards decided to step down from her position. The university’s athletic director Dr. Paul A. Bryant said she stepped away to pursue other opportunities. “We are grateful for the dedication and effort that Coach Richards has shown during her tenure with the Alabama A&M […]

In an era where women’s basketball continues to reach new heights, Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has emerged as a figure synonymous with the game’s growth and appeal. Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman’s recent comments likening Clark to basketball legend Michael Jordan not only underscore Clark’s dominance on the court but also highlight her […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has been named to The AP women’s All-America team for the third consecutive year, a feat achieved by only 10 other players in history. The unanimous selection by the 35-member national media panel underscores Clark’s dominance on the court as the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader. With an impressive average […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley offered a unique endorsement of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark ahead of the frenzy of March Madness. Staley hailed Clark as “the greatest of her time,” acknowledging Clark’s remarkable talent and impact on women’s basketball, but also places her within the context of the sport’s history. Staley, […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has revealed that he will be exclusively watching women’s college basketball this March Madness, citing the heightened level of competition and excitement on the court. With the women’s NCAA Tournament looming, O’Neal’s declaration has sparked discussions about the evolving landscape of college hoops. O’Neal’s preference for women’s basketball stems from what […]

In a revealing insight into the dynamics of the Iowa women’s basketball team, Caitlin Clark’s teammates offer candid reflections on the challenges and rewards of playing alongside a rising star. Amidst Clark’s rise to fame, her teammates have become an integral part of her journey, providing support and understanding as she navigates the complexities of […]

In a candid moment reflecting on her journey as a rising basketball star, Caitlin Clark, the standout player for the Iowa women’s basketball team, offered a glimpse into her inner thoughts and aspirations, shedding light on the complexities of mixing fame and ambition with self-discovery. “I’m trying to learn about myself as a 21-year-old,” Clark […]