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USC center Clarice Akunwafo is shown in profile, walking off the court after losing in the Elite Eight.

How Clarice Akunwafo prepared for a career in surgery, even during USC’s NCAA Tournament run

By Rowan Schaberg / April 12, 2025

Akunwafo: ‘There’s always time; you just have to find it’

William & Mary during pregame introductions at the Moody Center prior to its NCAA Tournament game against Texas. (Photo credit: William & Mary Athletics)

What’s next for William & Mary after a memorable NCAA Tournament experience

By Rob Knox / March 25, 2025

Bella Nascimento: ‘This whole week was hectic and exciting’

Several Harvard players stand at halfcourt and wave with both hands toward their supporters section after a game.

After joyful NCAA Tournament, Harvard believes it can raise the bar even higher

By Jenn Hatfield / March 24, 2025

Carrie Moore: ‘This experience hopefully fuels us to do everything that we need to do to get back’

George Mason guard Paula Suárez drives, dribbling the ball with her left hand as the defender tries to block her path from the right side.

Even in defeat, George Mason gives fans a ‘champion to cheer for’ in NCAA Tournament

By Natalie Heavren / March 24, 2025

The Patriots’ historic season ends in the first round

Columbia guard Kitty Henderson high-fives teammates Riley Weiss and Cecelia Collins near midcourt.

Columbia’s historic NCAA Tournament ends, but more history could be coming soon

By Jenn Hatfield / March 23, 2025

Co-captains Kitty Henderson and Cecelia Collins set a lasting standard for the Lions

After resurgent year ends, Cal immediately pivots to building next NCAA Tournament-worthy team

By Michelle Smith / March 23, 2025

Bears will be “aggressive” in the portal starting Monday after first NCAA appearance in six years.

A George Mason assistant draws up a play while her head coach sits and talks to the players who are in a semicircle in front of her.

Depth, togetherness will fuel George Mason in first NCAA Tournament

By Natalie Heavren / March 22, 2025

Vanessa Blair-Lewis: ‘We all have a belief in our team well past the first starting five’

Richmond junior forward Maggie Doogan dribbles the ball down the lane with her left hand as she heads towards the basket. She looks to go around the defender.

Richmond seeks first NCAA Tournament win behind experience and depth

By Natalie Heavren / March 21, 2025

The blueprint has come to life for Aaron Roussell’s team

Columbia players are wearing white warmup shirts as they stand in a huddle. They each extend an arm up and toward the center of the circle.

Love, experience guide Columbia to first-ever NCAA Tournament win

By Jenn Hatfield / March 21, 2025

A win looked improbable at halftime, but composure and a speech rooted in love got the Lions there

Madison Booker brings the ball up court

SEC notebook: Things to know about each team heading into NCAA tournament

By Wilton Jackson / March 21, 2025

Can South Carolina repeat as champs?