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Rutgers head coach Coquese Washington points out and down while looking toward the camera, as a Minneosta Gophers player walks by. A packed crowd is sitting out-of-focus in behind Washington.

Stock down: Which women’s college basketball coaches are on the hot seat?

By Emily Adler / December 14, 2025

As nonconference play wraps up, which women’s college basketball head coaches are facing some pressure in conference play?

Harvard head coach Carrie Moore sits in a chair facing away from the camera during a timeout. The five players who are in the game sit facing her, and the other players stand behind them.

Gabby Anderson’s ACL tear is the latest obstacle for a Harvard team searching for consistency

By Jenn Hatfield / December 13, 2025

All five starters from 2024-25 either graduated or have missed time with injuries

Aubrey Galvan (3) shoots the basketball with her right hand underneath the ball and her left hand on the front of it.

How Aubrey Galvan is bringing an exciting dynamic to the court at Vanderbilt

By Stephanie Kaloi / December 12, 2025

Galvan: ‘I just play. I just let the game come to me and make sure I’m having fun’

Maryland guard Kyndal Walker, wearing a black jersey with red trim and the No. 8 celebrates on the basketball court with Oluchi Okanawa, Yarden Garzon and Addi Mack.

How Maryland and Brenda Frese handled Kaylene Smikle injury, overtime and adversity to beat Minnesota

By Thomas Costello / December 12, 2025

Maryland was down nine points with a minute left in double overtime, without star guard Kaylene Smikle and won 100-99

The Villanova women's basketball teams stands on a basketball court with a banner that reads "2025 women's champions"

Sights and Sounds: Villanova wins women’s Philadelphia Big 5 Classic

By Mia Messina / December 9, 2025

With a 76-70 win over Saint Joseph’s, Villanova earned its 20th all-time Big 5 women’s title

Sue Bird looks up to the rafters while clapping as her jersey number is retired. UConn head coach Geno Auriemma is standing behind her.

How rare UConn jersey retirement memorializes Sue Bird’s legacy

By Tee Baker / December 8, 2025

Sue Bird becomes just third UConn women’s basketball player to have her jersey retired

Two photos are displayed side-by-side. On the left, Brown point guard Charlotte Adams-Lopez scans the court as she dribbles the ball with her right hand. On the right is a similar photo of Brown point guard Grace Arnolie, but Arnolie has a defender just in front of her.

With Charlotte Adams-Lopez and Grace Arnolie, playing two point guards has been a weapon for Brown

By Jenn Hatfield / December 8, 2025

The rookie and the vet have made each other’s lives easier, which has helped the Bears’ offense hum

Davidson senior guard Charlise Dunn dribbles the ball with her left hand. She uses her right hand to hold off a Baylor defender, who is sliding her feet to stay with Dunn.

How Charlise Dunn hopes to lead Davidson to new heights this season

By Natalie Heavren / December 7, 2025

The senior’s offseason work on her defense has taken her game to a new level

UMES senior Ashanti Lynch drives the ball to the basket in a recent game against UMBC with the ball in the right hand.

Ashanti Lynch and Brianna Barnes have UMES focused on satisfying championship cravings

By Rob Knox / December 5, 2025

Ashanti Lynch and Brianna Barnes are focused on leading UMES to a great season. The duo are among the MEAC’s leaders in scoring and steals.

Duke head coach Kara Lawson stands slightly bent over, clapping her hands from the sideline.

Duke was one of the most hyped-up teams in the country. What happened?

By Martin Heintzelman / December 5, 2025

Kara Lawson’s group is 3-6 and currently on a four-game skid.