Big Ten

Caileigh Walsh and Caroline Lau celebrate Northwestern's 76-62 win over Minnesota in mid-February.

State of the Program: After finishing in the basement of the Big Ten, Northwestern banks on player development

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / May 2, 2023

The Wildcats are coming off a last-place Big Ten finish in 2022-23

Wisconsin head coach Marisa Moseley talks to her team during a timeout

State of the Program: Wisconsin hopes encouraging finish in 2022-23 helps program turn the corner

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / April 24, 2023

The Badgers won four of their last five to close out the regular season

Illinois junior guard Genesis Bryant shoots a 3-pointer and holds her follow-through as the bench starts to celebrate behind her.

State of the Program: Illinois is flying high under Shauna Green

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / April 18, 2023

‘I feel like we’re in a great spot’

How Iowa fans led the Hawkeyes to the national championship game

By Rowan Schaberg / April 5, 2023

Clark, Czinano credit the Iowa faithful for their postseason run

Kate Martin, Gabbie Marshall and Addison O'Grady walk back to the bench after the final buzzer as LSU wins the 2023 national championship on April 2, 2023.

Inside Iowa’s locker room after its 2023 national championship loss

By Natalie Heavren / April 3, 2023

Curtains close on the Hawkeyes’ season and the careers of Czinano, Warnock

LSU's Angel Reese points to the finger she's going to use for her championship ring.

Takeaways from LSU topping Iowa for 2023 national title

By Howard Megdal / April 2, 2023

Hot-shooting half by Tigers too much for Hawkeyes

Caitlin Clark smiles as she holds an ESPN microphone and looks out at the Iowa fans after a victory in the 2023 Final Four.

Iowa Hawkeyes take ‘business mentality’ into national championship game

By Natalie Heavren / April 2, 2023

‘We’re here to hoist the trophy’

Locked On Women’s Basketball Final Four Recap Show: Oh my, Caitlin Clark

By The Next / April 1, 2023

Our hosts break down how Clark is a generational offensive talent after Iowa’s Final Four stunner

How Addison O’Grady ensured the Iowa season continued

By Rowan Schaberg / April 1, 2023

‘We told her, bring out your inner volleyball girl right now’

Monika Czinano lifts up Caitlin Clark after Iowa's 77-73 win over South Carolina on March 31. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

How Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano led Iowa to win over South Carolina

By Natalie Heavren / April 1, 2023

Clark’s 41 points propelled the Hawkeyes to a program-first NCAA Tournament championship game