Princeton

Princeton guard/forward Olivia Hutcherson, guard Skye Belker, guard Ashley Chea and forward Parker Hill sit on the Princeton bench and wait to hear their names called as starters. The arena is dark and there is a reddish glow from the lighting and special effects.

Why Princeton’s brief NCAA Tournament stay will matter beyond this season

By Jenn Hatfield / March 20, 2025

Carla Berube: ‘You can’t simulate this kind of experience’

Harvard guard Harmoni Turner puts a Harvard sticker on the Ivy League Tournament bracket after winning the event. Behind her, her teammates cheer and hold up mini "tickets" celebrating their qualification for the NCAA Tournament.

How the Ivy League earned, and reacted to, a historic three NCAA Tournament berths

By Jenn Hatfield / March 17, 2025

Princeton’s Carla Berube: ‘We’re thrilled, but we’re not shocked or surprised’

Harvard guard Harmoni Turner sits on the court with her fists clenched and the ball near her feet. Guards Saniyah Glenn-Bello and Karlee White stand in front of her, leaning down toward her and yelling in celebration.

What winning the Ivy League Tournament means to Harvard — and shows about the league overall

By Jenn Hatfield / March 16, 2025

Columbia’s Megan Griffith: ‘We’ve never seen Ivy League women’s basketball look like this’

Harvard guard Harmoni Turner clenches her fists and yells while looking off to her right.

In perfect Harmoni: Turner’s 44 points help Harvard upset Princeton in Ivy League Tournament semifinals

By Jenn Hatfield / March 15, 2025

Turner and No. 3 seed Harvard will face No. 1 seed Columbia in Saturday’s championship game

Columbia head coach Megan Griffith squats on the court and yells in celebration. Her reserves are behind her on the sideline and standing up to celebrate.

What to watch for in the 2025 Ivy League Tournament

By Jenn Hatfield / March 12, 2025

A historically good top three and a team looking to play spoiler could add up to a tournament for the ages

A worker removes the insignia of the Mid-American Conference from the bench chairs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse after the 2020 Mac Tournament was cancelled. (Photo Credit: Ken Blaze | USA TODAY Sports)

Revisiting the 2019-20 season’s unceremonious end for mid-major programs

By Jacob Mox / March 12, 2025

How three mid-major programs navigated the season’s abrupt cancellation in March 2020

Photos of Ivy League players are featured in a thumbnail image alongside the podcast title "Ivy League update"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Previewing Ivy Madness

By The Next / March 7, 2025

Penn and Brown race for final Ivy League tournament spot

Princeton players on the bench rise to their feet and several clap their hands in response to a play during a game against Harvard. Head coach Carla Berube walks down the sideline, looking over her shoulder at the action on the court.

‘This felt entirely complete’: How a young Princeton team has become elite again

By Jenn Hatfield / March 2, 2025

Princeton won’t be the No. 1 seed in the Ivy League Tournament, but the Tigers remain a postseason threat

Two action photos are displayed side-by-side. At left, Florida forward Dalila Eshe dribbles the ball with her left hand. At right, Columbia guard Megan Griffith drives the ball inside the arc with her left hand.

Which Ivy League head coach was the best player? 2025 edition

By Jenn Hatfield / February 22, 2025

There have been four coaching changes since we answered this question in 2022, so it’s time for a redo

Harvard players smile and cheer on the sidelines after a big play during a game against rival Columbia. One player puts her fist in the air, and another leans forward and claps.

‘You got to play fearless’: How Harvard became the first Ivy League team to solve Columbia this season

By Jenn Hatfield / February 17, 2025

It had a lot to do with mentality for the Crimson, who’d been ‘exposed’ in the teams’ first meeting