NCAAW Archives - IX Sports

A player in a green uniform prepares to shoot the basketball on the court with players in white uniforms of the opposing team

Features, Mid-Majors, NCAAW

How Colorado State became a Mountain West contender this season

by Scott MammoserJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Williams: ‘The biggest key is the competitive nature of our team’

A projected bracket for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Texas, Connecticut, South Carolina and UCLA are the No. 1 seeds in the 68-team tournament. Kentucky, TCU, Michigan and Vanderbilt are the No. 2 seeds.

Bracketology, Features, NCAAW

2025-26 Women’s Basketball Bracketology: A new No. 1

by Matthew WalterJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 2026

A big change in the latest bracketology with UConn jumping Texas after the Longhorns’ first loss

South Carolina guard Ta'Niya Latson drives to the basket for a layup against Georgia in a recent game.

Features, Latest News, NCAAW

The Weekly Fast Break: Opportunity knocks

by Missy HeidrickJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Embracing challenges, mid-major powers & repeat star performances

Brown guard Olivia Young smiles as her teammates surround her after she hit a big shot in double overtime. Guard Lindsay Harzich grabs her by the shoulders, and other teammates pat her on the back.

Features, Mid-Majors, NCAAW

In double overtime, Brown outlasts Penn behind Olivia Young, veteran know-how and defense

by Jenn HatfieldJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Overtime? Just call it Olivia time

Savannah Catalon drives to the basket, wearing a home white jersey drives to the basket against a Fordham defender

BIG EAST, Features, NCAAW

For Seton Hall’s Savannah Catalon, leadership goes beyond the box score

by Tee BakerJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Catalon: ‘A leadership role isn’t new to me’

Florida Gulf Coast University head coach Raina Harmon gives instructions in the huddle.

Big Ten, Features, Mid-Majors, NCAAW

Raina Harmon lands at her North Star, Florida Gulf Coast

by Angie HolmesJanuary 10, 2026January 11, 2026

Former Iowa assistant coach battle-tested for new position

Arizona State women’s basketball head coach Molly Miller, wearing a white sleeveless dress, leans forward on the sideline with her hands cupped around her mouth, shouting instructions to her players during a game. A player in a white uniform is partially visible in the foreground, and fans and staff are seated in the background.

Big 12, Features, NCAAW

How Molly Miller has transformed Arizona State into a national competitor

by Dylan KaneJanuary 8, 2026January 9, 2026

New head coach transformed Sun Devils from afterthought to Big 12 threat

Features, NCAAW, SEC

Survival, stars and stumbles: SEC women’s basketball hits Week 2 at full speed

by Wilton JacksonJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026

This week’s notebook tracks the numbers, the trends and the moments already shaping the SEC race.

A player sits at a microphone during a press conference. She is smiling, wearing a red headband and white shirt, with a purple SEC backdrop behind her.

Features, NCAAW, SEC

Cotie McMahon wanted more — Mississippi gave her the ball and the fire

by Wilton JacksonJanuary 7, 2026January 8, 2026

Cotie McMahon: ‘Everything is so new but I’ve gotten comfortable with being uncomfortable’

Cal Poly’s Vanessa McManus dribbles the ball up court during a game. The Mustang band and cheer squad are standing behind her.

Features, Mid-Majors, NCAAW

How Vanessa McManus has made an immediate impact for Cal Poly

by David YapkowitzJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026

The sophomore guard has been among the top players in the Big West this season