Mid-Majors

Fairfield's Janelle Brown stands in the middle of a huddle for the Stags and raises her right hand in the air.

‘The people make the place’: At Fairfield, success is all about family

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / May 11, 2024

An in-depth look at a mid-major on the rise

Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen drives the ball with her left hand on the left side of the court. Columbia guard Kitty Henderson slides her feet diagonally to try to cut Chen off.

What’s in Storrs for Kaitlyn Chen?

By Jenn Hatfield / May 9, 2024

Princeton star chases a national title with post-grad season at UConn

From left to right, Columbia players are pictured next to a photo of USC's McKenzie Forbes and her mom. Photos are positioned over the Locked on Women's Basketball logo and photos of the podcast host and guest. The title "Ivy League Roundup" is featured at the bottom of the graphic.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Ivy League roundup

By The Next / May 3, 2024

Ivy League reporter Jenn Hatfield joins host Natalie Heavren

Cornell head coach Emily Garner stands at a podium and smiles as she speaks with the audience.

How Emily Garner wants to make Cornell the next Ivy League program on the rise

By Jenn Hatfield / April 27, 2024

Garner, who spent the past eight years coaching at Trinity College, makes the jump to the Ivy League

McKenzie Forbes leans forward and yells during the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Inside the Ivy League’s record night at the 2024 WNBA Draft

By Jenn Hatfield / April 25, 2024

Three Ivy Leaguers heard their names called, including Columbia’s first-ever draft picks

Jackson State center Angel Jackson holds the ball in front of her body with two hands and surveys her options.

Jackson State’s Angel Jackson realizes her dream in WNBA Draft

By Rob Knox / April 20, 2024

‘I am living proof that dreams can come true’

UMBC head coach Candice Hill leans into the microphone with both hands during her introductory press conference. She's wearing a "Retriever gold" shirt and black blazer, matching the school's colors.

Candice Hill returns home to UMBC

By Natalie Heavren / April 19, 2024

Hill looks to rebuild the Retrievers’ program and compete for championships

LSU's Angel Reese smiling at the free-throw line in a win over Missouri on Jan. 4, 2024.

Chicago Sky add star power in WNBA Draft

By Talia Goodman / April 15, 2024

The Chicago Sky added some star power on Monday evening in the WNBA Draft, acquiring Kamilla Cardoso, Angel Reese and Brynna Maxwell

Oregon State players celebrate in a huddle following their NCAA Tournament second round victory

Oregon State’s exodus is hard to watch

By Michelle Smith / April 15, 2024

Eight players have entered the transfer portal

Saint Louis players, coaches and staff gather to take a photo with the purple 2024 Postseason WNIT Champions banner. Most are wearing white hats and either wearing or holding up black championship shirts. One player is also holding the trophy with a smile.

How Saint Louis won its first WNIT championship 

By Natalie Heavren / April 12, 2024

Rebecca Tillett: ‘We want to do big things together. And we just did’