Alexis Markowski

Birmingham 3 Regional: A Texas two-step to the top seeds

By Missy Heidrick / March 18, 2025

Notre Dame is also ready to dance in a loaded and competitive region

University of Washington players celebrate as they walk back to the bench against Wisconsin on January 7, 2025 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash.

Big Ten Tournament notebook Day 1: Higher seeds advance

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 6, 2025

Washington, Iowa and Nebraska all advance to play again on Thursday

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

2024-25 Big Ten preview

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / October 17, 2024

Four new teams, dozens of storylines in the new-look conference

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark fist-pumps and shouts on the court

Seven Big Ten teams began, just two remain in the NCAA Tournament

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 26, 2024

The Hawkeyes and Hoosiers are headed to the Sweet 16

USC's JuJu Watkins celebrates her team's victory. Photo credit: USC Athletics

Bigger challenges lie ahead for Pac-12 NCAA Tournament teams

By Michelle Smith / March 24, 2024

In a very chalky weekend so far, six of the seven Pac-12 entrants move on to the second round Sunday and Monday.

Teri Moren stands on the sideline with Mackenzie Holmes in the background during Indiana's quarterfinal against Michigan in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament.

One question facing each of the seven Big Ten teams entering March Madness

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 18, 2024

Does Caitlin Clark’s final chapter end with a championship? Is Mackenzie Holmes healthy enough to play?

Maryland guard Shyanne Sellers looks straight ahead after a play as Ohio State defenders look dejected.

How three lower seeds advanced in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

By Angie Holmes / March 9, 2024

Top seed Ohio State and third-seeded Indiana exit early

Alexis Markowski dribbles the ball for Nebraska against Northwestern State

Big Ten notebook: Michigan surprises, Nebraska defends home court and Michigan State continues to impress

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 2, 2024

The Wolverines defend their home court against ranked Ohio State

Big Ten roundup: Maryland humbled again, Penn State’s offense is humming and more

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / November 20, 2023

Penn State one of the lone bright spots in the conference this week

Penn State Shay Ciezki dribbles the ball with her right hand in Big Ten play. She has her eyes up as a Minnesota defender approaches.

Three teams that could rise in the Big Ten in 2023-24

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / September 29, 2023

These programs missed the NCAA Tournament last year but are ready to turn things around