Women's Sports Articles - Page 35

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is never one to mince words, and she certainly didn’t when speaking about the impending transfer of Hailey Van Lith from the program. Lith’s transfer was easy to see coming as she didn’t seem to fully fit into LSU’s system. After averaging 19.7 points per game for Louisville in […]

With Caitlin Clark ready to make the leap to the WNBA, USC’s JuJu Watkins is expected to be the next big star in Women’s College Hoops. Watkins made a name for herself in her freshman year, setting several records and putting herself among the greats that ever dawned a Trojan uniform. During the previous season, […]

The NCAA women’s basketball tournament came to a close earlier this week when South Carolina took down Iowa in the national title game. This tournament featured some of the best and most-watched women’s college basketball games of all time, and one those games was between UConn women’s basketball and USC women’s basketball. JuJu Watkins and […]

The WNBA Draft is just days away (April 15) and it’s widely expected Caitlin Clark will go No. 1 overall to the Indiana Fever. She’s become a superstar during her college days in Iowa and her superstardom is now heading to the pros. Despite that, she’s received some flack from current and former WNBA stars. […]

Amid the ongoing frenzy of college basketball’s transfer portal, Hailey Van Lith, former LSU women’s basketball guard, is making significant moves that could shake up the SEC landscape. Van Lith, known for her sharp playmaking and scoring ability, is set to visit Mississippi State this weekend, eyeing potential new horizons for the 2024-25 season. The […]

In another shake-up for Oregon State women’s basketball, Raegan Beers, the team’s standout forward, announced Thursday her decision to enter the transfer portal, marking a pivotal moment for the Beavers after a successful 27-8 season. The move comes as a surprise to many, following a season that saw Oregon State reach the Elite Eight for […]

In what may be termed as a slam dunk, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague revealed that the Iowa women’s basketball program, led by star athlete Caitlin Clark, made monumental contributions to the local and state economy. A comprehensive study in March by Ben Murrey of the Common Sense Institute, aptly titled “Clarkonomics,” highlights an $82.5 […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark was honored in a touching ceremony at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Wednesday to celebrate not just the team’s journey to their second consecutive national runner-up finish in the NCAA tournament but also the retirement of Clark’s jersey, No. 22. Clark’s response to the recognition was as humble as it was gracious. […]

Caitlin Clark proved to be a massive ratings draw in her time at Iowa and now the WNBA fans await to see what interest she will draw in the WNBA. Coming off of a record-setting women’s national title game that drew over 18 million viewers, the Indiana Fever have released their national TV schedule. With […]

Savannah State University graduate student Amari Heard has declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft. Heard joins Jackson State’s Angel Jackson and Virginia Union’s Ny Langley as the only three HBCU students to declare for the draft this season.  Heard is a standout for the Tigers. The forward from West Point, Mississippi was named the 2020 […]

Legendary Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer announced her retirement, and in addressing the decision, she made it clear that it had nothing to do with the school’s move to the ACC, despite many fans speculating that it did. She even said that it was a motivator because she believes the league will be great. […]

Women’s basketball has never been bigger, and the new generation of female basketball stars are taking the game to new heights. Some of those stars are bound for the next level, and with the college basketball season officially over, the WNBA Draft is the next big women’s basketball event to look forward to. South Carolina […]

A new era for Stanford women’s basketball is set to take place following the retirement of longtime head coach Tara VanDerveer. On Tuesday, Stanford announced that their head coach of 38 seasons has decided to call it a career, per ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. As of now, Stanford is in talks with longtime assistant coach Kate […]

Jaedyn Shaw has emerged as a fully-fledged superstar for the U.S. women’s national team (USWNT), and she is the secret weapon they must utilize for the Paris Olympics, reported by GOAL. At just 19 years old, Shaw’s remarkable performances have cemented her status as one of the team’s biggest stars. Her rapid rise to prominence […]

Aston Villa‘s Alisha Lehmann has proven her managerial skills by guiding Streets United to victory in the inaugural Baller League, marking a significant milestone in her career, reported by GOAL. Let’s delve into the details of this achievement and the journey that led to Streets United’s triumph. The Baller League emerged as an exciting addition […]

Entering Sunday’s clash between Iowa women’s basketball and South Carolina women’s basketball, many were expected to tune in. After all, Caitlin Clark would be playing in a title game against Kamilla Cardoso and a squad manned by renowned coach Dawn Staley. While viewership was expected to be plentiful, the aftermath of it all produced unparalleled […]

The Hampton University Lady Pirates are ushering in a new era of women’s basketball by replacing longtime head coach David Six with University of Florida assistant coach Tamisha Augustin. Augustin now becomes the 10th head coach in Lady Pirates’ history, following in the wake of a 15-year career from Six. She inherits a program with […]

In the wake of NCAA Tournament success, coaches Dawn Staley of South Carolina, winner of the 2024 championship game, and Lisa Bluder of Iowa are advocating for increased financial backing for women’s basketball programs, citing the sport’s growth and revenue-generating potential. As the NCAA women’s tournament unfolded with record viewership and fan engagement, a long-standing […]

As Caitlin Clark’s illustrious career with Iowa women’s basketball comes to an end, she leaves behind a legacy of greatness, paying tribute to coach Lisa Bluder for the freedom to be herself on the court, something she contributes as a crucial element to her success. In the aftermath of Sunday’s women’s NCAA championship game — […]

For decades, women’s college basketball struggled to gain national exposure. Unfortunately, interest in the product was relatively low, thereby preventing many star players from receiving a decent share of the limelight. The accolades of Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member Lynette Woodard were especially obscured. She has been a far more prominent topic of conversation […]

Sports is unfair, and even the best athletes in the world come up short sometimes. Iowa women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark capped off a historically dominant collegiate career Sunday, but still couldn’t bring home the hardware. Clark posted “I’ll miss ya” on her Instagram story following the Hawkeyes’ 85-75 loss to South Carolina in the […]

Upsets, victories, tears, excitement — those are just some of the words to describe the women’s March Madness Tournament that concluded on Sunday. Following over two weeks of nonstop action, America finally found its winner. Sitting on top of the throne was Dawn Staley and South Carolina women’s basketball. The Gamecocks overcame Caitlin Clark’s 30-point […]

South Carolina women’s basketball may have the Midas touch, as the legendary program continues to bring home hardware. The Gamecocks secured their second National Title in three seasons Sunday, knocking off superstar Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75. While Clark and senior Kamilla Cardoso were the headlining players, freshman guard Tessa Johnson had a […]

Dawn Staley is forging a dynasty in women’s college basketball. The South Carolina Gamecocks have just won another NCAA Tournament national title while also notching an unblemished record throughout the season Going through 38 wins without a loss as they went against tough squads like Indiana, Iowa, and NC State impressed a lot of people. […]

On Sunday afternoon, Iowa women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark and her Hawkeyes saw their historic 2023-24 season come to a disappointing end with a frustrating loss to South Carolina, who finished their own season with an undefeated record under legendary head coach Dawn Staley. Clark broke numerous records during this season with Iowa, including becoming […]

Caitlin Clark just capped off an amazing run by falling short of a national title yet again. It was a great game for her and the Iowa women’s basketball team. They put on an amazing run but fell just short to South Carolina. After the game, Clark shared her immediate reaction to the loss. During […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball program came out with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the national championship game, bringing Caitlin Clark’s college career to an end, but South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley had a classy message to her as she heads to the WNBA this summer, congratulating her on her incredible college career. […]

South Carolina’s road to the 2024 NCAA Tournament national championship was not a cakewalk. Coach Dawn Staley was trying to go undefeated in a season. The hurdles in the Gamecocks’ way? Well, they were heavy hitters. Indiana gave them a scare then Oregon State did not let up despite a huge deficit. NC State was […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team has won the national title after taking down Caitlin Clark and the Lady Iowa Hawkeyes. It was a tremendous game, as the Lady Gamecocks controlled the contest from the tip-off. Afterward, head coach Dawn Staley broke down in tears of joy after securing another championship. Staley was so full […]

Despite a phenomenal performance from Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks completed a historic undefeated season with an 87-75 victory over the Iowa women’s basketball team in the NCAA title game, marking a thrilling end to a record-breaking women’s basketball season. From the jump, Clark was a spectacle, racking up an unprecedented 18 points […]

Two members of the San Francisco 49ers watched the NCAA women’s tournament national championship game very closely on Sunday. Niners players Deebo Samuel and George Kittle made a special bet on the game, per the USA Today. The loser of the bet will have to wear the opposing basketball team’s jersey before a 49ers game […]

Caitlin Clark’s performance in Sunday’s NCAA tournament title game against undefeated South Carolina has been nothing short of historic, as she delivered an impressive 18 points in the first quarter alone, setting a record for a single quarter in title game history. The Iowa women’s basketball senior’s offensive onslaught, marked by her 3-for-4 shooting from […]

In the world of college basketball, records and their legacies are topics of much debate and pride. As Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark prepared to take the stage in the 2024 NCAA Tournament championship against an undefeated South Carolina team, Lynette Woodard, weighed in on the significance of Clark’s achievements in relation to her […]

While there are tons of sports events taking place on Sunday, April 7th, all eyes are on the Women’s March Madness championship game between Iowa and South Carolina. Caitlin Clark will be looking to defeat a juggernaut of an opponent, but she has quite a few fans in her corner, including legendary Los Angeles Angels […]

The Tennessee women’s basketball team announced the hiring of Kim Caldwell as the new head coach for the Lady Vols, marking a significant shift in the program’s traditional hiring practices. Caldwell, who notably led the Marshall women’s basketball team to a historic 26-7 season last year, takes the helm from Kellie Harper. The decision by […]

The NCAA Women’s National Championship game will be the ultimate clash. South Carolina is gunning for a perfect season, while Iowa has gotten past everyone in their way during March Madness thanks to the heroics of Caitlin Clark, the best player in the history of the sport. Iowa’s games against LSU and UConn were some […]

The women’s NCAA Semifinals on ESPN obliterated viewership records as Caitlin Clark led Iowa women’s basketball to a thrilling 71-69 victory over Paige Bueckers and UConn women’s basketball. The game kept viewers on the edge of their seats until the final seconds. Iowa’s nail-biting victory against UConn on Friday night in Cleveland marked a historic […]

Friday night’s Final Four game between the UConn Huskies and the Iowa Hawkeyes was billed as an instant classic, and for the most part the game lived up to its billing. Caitlin Clark and Iowa escaped with a 71-69 win, but the talk of the game was a controversial call involving Gabbie Marshall. Late in […]

Women’s college basketball has made a lot of progress this season, and a big reason for that is Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. Clark is the best player in the game right now, and she is unlike any other player we have ever seen. Her and the Hawkeyes are on yet another impressive NCAA […]