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How Stanford slammed its way to the second round of the NCAA Tournament

By Matthew Walter / March 19, 2022

A Fran Belibi dunk highlighted a dominant first-round victory for the Cardinal

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How playing in the WNIT can help UCLA build its present and future

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 19, 2022

The Bruins endured a tough year filled with injuries but are looking to make a postseason run

Elizabeth Kitley holds her follow-through while watching her jump shot, as the defender, Nerea Hormosa, holds a contesting hand out while also watching the shot

Daily Briefing — March 19, 2022: THE EAGLES HAVE LANDED — FGCU upsets Virginia Tech to open March Madness

By Em Adler / March 19, 2022

Elizabeth Kitley scores 42 points in the losing effort

Grace Berger begins to flick her wrist as the ball leaves her hand on a jump shot over an outstretched defender.

Big Ten excited for what lies ahead after a season of record-setting ratings

By James Kay / March 18, 2022

Conference’s ratings on Big Ten Network highest they’ve ever been

A picture of podcaster Pepper with Iowa guard Caitlin Clark

She Got Next, Episode 45: NCAA Tournament preview

By Pepper Persley / March 18, 2022

Pepper speaks with The Next’s Editor-in-Chief, Howard Megdal, all things NCAA Tournament.

How Air Force used stifling defense for its first-ever postseason victory

By Matthew Walter / March 18, 2022

What first-ever postseason win means for the Falcons

Who’s Next — The Next’s Draft Board v1.0

By Em Adler / March 18, 2022

Which prospects project best at the WNBA level?

Jenna Giacone drives against VCU

“That’s why it’s called March Madness”: Dayton hopes its First Four win is the start of an NCAA Tournament run

By Natalie Heavren / March 17, 2022

The Flyers look to build on their 88-57 win over DePaul

Mike Carey: The end of a country roads era

By Missy Heidrick / March 17, 2022

West Virginia’s Mike Carey retires after 21 years as head coach

Big 12 bracket buzz

By Missy Heidrick / March 16, 2022

A breakdown of the six teams headed to the Big Dance