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Sarah Lessig spins a basketball on her right hand. She wears a black jersey with orange lettering and smiles in front of a Princeton-branded backdrop.

How multisport phenom Sarah Lessig’s path brought her to Princeton

By Rowan Schaberg / October 12, 2025

‘It’s just kind of a weird route that I took to be a college athlete. That’s something I pride myself on’

Mercury guard Kahleah Copper attempts a layup between two Aces defenders suring Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

Why the Phoenix Mercury have plenty to be optimistic about

By Dylan Kane / October 11, 2025

Phoenix was swept 4-0 by Las Vegas, but left it all on the floor

A'ja Wilson of the LAs Vegas Aces raises a trophy in celebration while donning.a grey Champions hat

Live from the WNBA Finals: The Aces complete the sweep

By The IX Basketball / October 11, 2025

Jackie Powell reports live from Mortgage Matchup Center Friday night into Saturday morning following the Aces’ sweep of the Phoenix Mercury.

Two players battle for the ball. The player on the left is in a black uniform and the player on the right is in a white uniform.

How the Olympians of the Las Vegas Aces secured a Game 3 Finals win

By Kelly Johnson / October 10, 2025

The Aces’ handful of Olympians made all the difference in Game 3 of the WNBA finals

USC Trojans women's basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb looking up, wearing a red USC zip up jacket.

Big Ten women’s basketball coaches opt for strategy, not symmetry

By Thomas Costello / October 10, 2025

USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb: ‘I think their ability to not have us do just what the men are doing is actually very progressive for us’

A player looking up from the ground with a camera snaps a photo of a teammates

The beauty in the chaos: Inside women’s basketball’s new era of photo day

By Rob Knox / October 10, 2025

Across locker rooms and campuses, players are claiming space, showing personality and redefining what it means to be seen

2025-26 Mountain West preview

By Scott Mammoser / October 10, 2025

Big changes from last season, but UNLV and San Diego State still expected to take the lead

Alyssa Thomas drives to the basket on Megan Gustafson before attempting what would've been a go-ahead shot in the game's final seconds.

How the Phoenix Mercury failed to come back vs the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 9, 2025

Phoenix’s 17-point fourth-quarter comeback fell short, and now, the Mercury are left in daunting 3-0 series deficit

Podcast graphic with a photo of A'ja Wilson smiling and clinching her fists. Kahleah Copper stands to her right.

Live from the WNBA Finals: A’ja Wilson’s game winner silences Mercury

By The IX Basketball / October 9, 2025

Jackie Powell and Dylan Kane break down Game 3 and debate whether or not Phoenix can extend the series

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas attempts to block a shot attempt of Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young.

How the Aces stars shined in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

By Kelly Johnson / October 8, 2025

The Aces are up 2-0 in the Finals