2024 Sweet 16

Gonzaga forward Maud Huijbens bends her knees and holds her position with the ball, looking for a way out of a Texas double team.

How the Texas defense stifled Gonzaga to earn a trip to the Elite Eight

By Bella Munson / March 30, 2024

Plus, how Gonzaga found its joy in the postseason

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma smiles on the sidelines. He has a water bottle in his left hand and looks like he's about to use his right hand to unscrew the cap.

Portland notebook: Geno Auriemma speaks on Pac-12, conference realignment

By Michelle Smith / March 30, 2024

Plus, Lindsay Gottlieb and Nicki Collen discuss their experience coaching in the pros

Indiana guard Yarden Garzon shoots a corner 3-pointer as a South Carolina defender puts a hand up to contest it.

‘We had it in our hands’: What Indiana’s near-upset of South Carolina proved about the Hoosiers

By Talia Goodman / March 30, 2024

Indiana entered the Sweet 16 as 17.5-point underdogs but took the Gamecocks to the final seconds

Stanford senior forward Cameron Brink walks on the court with her head down.

NC State’s successful game plan is Stanford’s demise

By Michelle Smith / March 30, 2024

Wolfpack reach Elite Eight behind Aziaha James’ 25-point second half

UCLA center Lauren Betts fights for a rebound against USC center Clarice Akunwafo and USC guard JuJu Watkins.

How LSU and UCLA are preparing for a battle of dominant centers

By Cameron Ruby / March 30, 2024

Angel Reese and Lauren Betts will match up in the Sweet 16 on Saturday

LSU guard Hailey Van Lith high-fives her teammates as she's introduced in the starting lineup.

‘I know how to fight for Hailey’: Hailey Van Lith talks mental health ahead of LSU Sweet 16 appearance

By Talia Goodman / March 29, 2024

Van Lith asked herself last year, ‘Why isn’t what you feel ever enough?’

Colorado head coach JR Payne speaks to the media from a podium.

Colorado and Iowa reflect on their second time around in NCAA Tournament

By Howard Megdal / March 29, 2024

Lisa Bluder: ‘I’m sure they’re looking forward to this rematch’

Graphic with photos of Angel Reese (left) and Cameron Brink (right). Text below reads "Sweet 16 Predictions." Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Jackie Powell and guest Cameron Ruby at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 preview

By The Next / March 29, 2024

The Pac-12 dominates the remaining field, the Region of Doom and looking ahead to the Elite Eight

Texas forward Taylor Jones goes up for a layup against a defender.

Taylor Jones finds herself back in Oregon with the Longhorns

By Michelle Smith / March 29, 2024

Jones spent three seasons at Oregon State, so returning to the state this week was ‘kind of weird’