NCAAW

Photo of Oklahoma coach Jenny Baranczyk pointing to direct her team.

‘Respect and love’: Oklahoma’s Jennie Baranczyk prepares for second-round Iowa matchup

By Kathleen Gier / March 24, 2025

The former Hawkeye embraces her connection, but downplays the rivalry angle

George Mason guard Paula Suárez drives, dribbling the ball with her left hand as the defender tries to block her path from the right side.

Even in defeat, George Mason gives fans a ‘champion to cheer for’ in NCAA Tournament

By Natalie Heavren / March 24, 2025

The Patriots’ historic season ends in the first round

Columbia guard Kitty Henderson high-fives teammates Riley Weiss and Cecelia Collins near midcourt.

Columbia’s historic NCAA Tournament ends, but more history could be coming soon

By Jenn Hatfield / March 23, 2025

Co-captains Kitty Henderson and Cecelia Collins set a lasting standard for the Lions

Maryland guard Sarah Te-Biasu scored 22 points and made a career-high six 3-pointers. (Photo credit: University of Maryland Athletics)

Takeaways from College Park: Hot-handed duos set up Maryland-Alabama duel

By Rob Knox / March 23, 2025

Plus, takeaways from Norfolk State and Green Bay

After resurgent year ends, Cal immediately pivots to building next NCAA Tournament-worthy team

By Michelle Smith / March 23, 2025

Bears will be “aggressive” in the portal starting Monday after first NCAA appearance in six years.

Iowa center Ava Heiden signs autographs for young Hawkeye fans.

Freshman duo pushes Iowa through foul trouble and into the second round

By Kathleen Gier / March 22, 2025

Plus, Raegan Beers leads Oklahoma with a dominant performance in the paint

Two photos paired together to show Kentucky's Georgia Amoore (left) and NC State's Aziaha James.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Breaking down 3 WNBA Draft guard prospects

By The IX Basketball / March 22, 2025

Our crew breaks down Georgia Amoore, Aziaha James and JJ Quinerly

A George Mason assistant draws up a play while her head coach sits and talks to the players who are in a semicircle in front of her.

Depth, togetherness will fuel George Mason in first NCAA Tournament

By Natalie Heavren / March 22, 2025

Vanessa Blair-Lewis: ‘We all have a belief in our team well past the first starting five’

Deja Kelly and Peyton Scott sit at a white table in front of a blue March Madness backdrop at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. on March 21, 2025

Takeaways from Oregon’s overtime win over Vanderbilt

By Lauren Rouse / March 22, 2025

Graves: ‘I’m just really proud of our team’

Murray State reacts to NCAA Tournament announcement.

Murray State brings high-octane offense to Big Dance

By Angie Holmes / March 21, 2025

Racers face Iowa in first round on Saturday