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University of Washington guard Sayvia Sellers grins and gets back on defense against Fresno State on December 1, 2025, at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash.

Big Ten, Features, NCAAW

How Sayvia Sellers leads Washington with joy

by Bella MunsonDecember 15, 2025December 15, 2025

The Huskies’ leading scorer’s joyful play, thoughtful leadership and consistent improvement

Southern women's basketball celebrates 2nd SWAC championship in 3 years. (Photo credit: SWAC)

Features, HBCUs, NCAAW

HBCU notebook: How Southern polished its reputation with consecutive Big 12 wins

by Rob KnoxDecember 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Around the nation with stops at Mississippi Valley State, Florida A&M, Howard & Coppin State

Providence's Teneisia Brown high-fives teammates while being introduced as part of the starting lineup

BIG EAST, Features, NCAAW

By embracing the process, Teneisia Brown has forged her own path

by Tee BakerDecember 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Providence forward Teneisia Brown brings experience and leadership to Friars

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.

ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Features, NCAAW, SEC

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

by Em AdlerDecember 14, 2025December 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.

Features, Mid-Majors, NCAAW

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

by Jenn HatfieldDecember 13, 2025December 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.

Features, NCAAW, SEC

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

by Stephanie KaloiDecember 12, 2025December 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.

Big Ten, Features, NCAAW

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

by Thomas CostelloDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

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

Iowa State's Audi Crooks and Addy Brown celebrate with their team after a 74-69 win over Iowa.

Big 12, Big Ten, Features, NCAAW

Behind the scenes: Cy-Hawk battle in Ames

by Angie HolmesDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Emotions were high as Iowa State defeated Iowa in high-stakes, in-state rivalry game

Iowa State guard Jada Willams celebrates a made basket during their game against Drake.

Features, Latest News, NCAAW

The Weekly Fast Break: No rest during dead week

by Missy HeidrickDecember 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Star power performances, high value investments in college athletics

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

BIG EAST, Features, NCAAW

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

by Mia MessinaDecember 9, 2025December 8, 2025

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