Mid-Majors

Richmond players on the bench yell and clap their hands in celebration.

What to watch for in the 2025 Atlantic 10 Tournament

By Natalie Heavren / March 5, 2025

Aaron Roussell: ‘Everybody’s got the same dream right now’

Canisius' sophomore forward Shariah Gailes (in yellow) looks toward the basket to pass the basketball. (Photo credit: Joe Lehrman).

As Canisius eyes long-term progress, it’s on the verge of a MAAC Tournament berth

By Ben Yeargin / March 5, 2025

Tiffany Swoffard: ‘While everyone else is talking about getting to Atlantic City, we’re talking about how we build a championship-caliber program’

USC's JuJu Watkins flashes a 3-point sign with her right hand. The text "Monday musings & WBCK champs" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Monday musings and conference champions

By The IX Basketball / March 3, 2025

Breaking down a coin flip for the ages and mid-major teams to watch

Princeton players on the bench rise to their feet and several clap their hands in response to a play during a game against Harvard. Head coach Carla Berube walks down the sideline, looking over her shoulder at the action on the court.

‘This felt entirely complete’: How a young Princeton team has become elite again

By Jenn Hatfield / March 2, 2025

Princeton won’t be the No. 1 seed in the Ivy League Tournament, but the Tigers remain a postseason threat

Conference title check-ins: Final days of regular season

By Emily Adler / March 2, 2025

Assessing the regular season conference winners and tournament brackets across high- and mid-majors

UNCG senior guard Jayde Gamble drives past a defender in a game against Western Carolina on Feb. 22. (Photo credit: Carlos Morales, UNCG Athletics)

Jayde Gamble’s leadership has helped UNC Greensboro reach SoCon summit during historic season

By Rob Knox / March 2, 2025

Gamble: ‘Sometimes, being different means pushing people beyond their comfort zones.’

Campbell's Gemma Nunez brings the ball up the floor and directs the offense during a game this season. (Photo credit: Campbell Athletics)

Gemma Núñez is pointing the way for Campbell’s success

By Rob Knox / February 26, 2025

Gianni Boone: ‘She’s a great leader for our team’

Sacred Heart junior guard No. 33 Amelia Wood (in white, high in the picture) looks toward the basket and shoots a three in the Pioneers 74-48 win over Merrimack on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Sacred Heart endures highs and lows during final playoff push

By Ben Yeargin / February 23, 2025

Wood: “We have to get two wins in a row”

Two action photos are displayed side-by-side. At left, Florida forward Dalila Eshe dribbles the ball with her left hand. At right, Columbia guard Megan Griffith drives the ball inside the arc with her left hand.

Which Ivy League head coach was the best player? 2025 edition

By Jenn Hatfield / February 22, 2025

There have been four coaching changes since we answered this question in 2022, so it’s time for a redo

Photos of Dayton head coach Tamika Williams-Jeter high-fiving her players and senior forward Arianna Smith shooting the ball are displayed side-by-side. The text "Dayton's flying" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Dayton’s Tamika Williams-Jeter, Arianna Smith talk Year 3 progress

By The IX Basketball / February 21, 2025

Plus, what they’ve enjoyed most about a season of growth for the Flyers