Season finales go boom

Upsets:

Arizona State upended No. 9 Arizona in OT, 66-64.

Oregon State dominated No. 14 Oregon, 88-77.

Ole Miss edged No. 19 Kentucky, 73-69.

More results:

No. 3 Texas A&M's 65-57 win over No. 5 South Carolina earned them their first SEC regular-season title.

No. 6 Louisville's 78-61 win over Notre Dame gave them their fourth consecutive ACC title.

No. 2 NC State 68, Syracuse 61

No. 4 Stanford 72, Cal 33

No. 16 Arkansas 94, Alabama 76

No. 17 Georgia 95, Florida 80

No. 20 Tennessee 88, Auburn 54

No. 23 Missouri State 59, Loyola Chicago 45

Iowa 84, Wisconsin 70

North Carolina 68, Virginia Tech 63

Miami 68, Clemson 62

Missouri 77, Mississippi State 57

Washington State 61, Washington 52

All scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

Conference tournament brackets and schedules:

Pac-12.

ACC.

Atlantic-10.

Patriot League.

College team news:

Today's top 16 reveal.

One thing to know about every team named in today's NCAA top 16 reveal.

No. 8 Maryland has won eight straight.

No. 25 Rutgers has won seven straight.

Ohio State is still motivated, despite their late-season slide.

Utah's regular-season finale today was canceled due to COVID issues within the program.

College player news:

Caitlin Clark broke Iowa's freshman single-season assists record, reaching 149 today.

Mya Hollingshed is Colorado's unsung hero.

Erin Boley leaves Oregon as one of its best shooters.

Topples of the ranked and unranked kind, and some clinches

Upsets:

Houston rolled by No. 13 South Florida, 67-49.

Oklahoma took down Texas in OT, 68-63.

San Francisco took down BYU, 86-72.

More results:

No. 11 Indiana vaulted past No. 15 Ohio State, 87-75.

A scoring outburst by Kysre Gondrezick lifted No. 18 West Virginia over Kansas, 72-68.

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Tomorrow's game schedule.....the SEC title is on the line.

College team news:

Baylor clinched their 11th straight Big 12 title with today's win.

No. 21 Gonzaga clinched the WCC title today.

Delaware clinched the CAA title today.

Oregon is looking to gain momentum going into March.

UC Davis ends the regular season 9-1 overall and 8-0 in the Big West.

Iowa's week goes from weird to Wisconsin.

Notre Dame will debut their new shoes and shirts promoting social justice tomorrow.

Cal hopes to build off their first win.

Nebraska and Michigan State's game was canceled out of COVID caution.

Due to COVID issues within the Minnesota program, they've canceled their season finale against Michigan.

College player news:

It's Caitlin Clark's world, and we're just living in it.

UConn freshman Paige Bueckers dished a program-best 14 assists in today's game.

Hope College willingly incurred a technical foul by starting all nine seniors in today's game.

Former Duck players look back on an upended season.

College conference news:

The Patriot League has asked the NCAA to drop the 13-game minimum for participation in the Tournament.

WNBA:

The Candace Parker signing was a shot of energy for the Sky.

The last weekend of the regular season starts now

Today's results:

No. 10 UCLA thrashed USC, 93-51. Michaela Onyenwere lead the Bruins with 30 points, and teammate Charisma Osborne had a triple-double.

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College team news:

A regular-season title is on the line for Louisville in their ACC finale against Notre Dame.

Undefeated Cal Baptist clinched the WAC regular-season title.

Indiana is looking for redemption against the Buckeyes.

Road problems caused Ohio State a chance at a Big Ten title.

Northwestern faces its toughest stretch to close out the regular season.

Michigan State needs to get its Batman and Robin game going to get into the NCAA Tournament.

Oregon State wants to beat Oregon the second time around.

Young Minnesota is learning the hard way.

Kansas State's tough season.

This is what happened yesterday to delay the Michigan at Iowa game.

A positive COVID test might mean the end of the season for Navy.

A COVID pause means the end of the season for San Diego.

College player news:

Kierstan Bell is racking up huge numbers at FGCU.

Gonzaga's seniors are looking back and looking ahead before their final  home game.

Lacy Robins stayed home for college, and Georgia Southern is the better for it.

Temi Carda has been a steadying force for Creighton.

A door opened for UMass early enrollee Stefanie Kulesza.

College coach news:

Niecee Nelson is out as coach at Purdue-Fort Wayne.

WNBA news:

The league has approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream to real estate investor Larry Gottesdiener. Renee Montgomery is in the ownership investment group.

Montgomery jumping in is the perfect regime change.

Kelly Loeffler's tenure with the Dream is over.

Let the smoke clear

Wow, what an afternoon/evening of games........

Upsets:

Iowa roughed up No. 12 Michigan, 89-67.

Rhyne Howard's 27 points lifted No. 19 Kentucky over No. 17 Georgia, 62-58.

More results, and several almost-upsets:

No. 3 Texas A&M held off Alabama, 73-67.

No. 5 South Carolina cruised past Ole Miss, 68-43.

No. 8 Maryland rolled by Purdue, 88-59.

No. 16 Arkansas rallied to stop Auburn, 74-69.

No. 20 Tennessee edged Missouri, 78-73.

North Carolina routed Georgia Tech, 84-59.

Miami squeezed by Wake Forest, 69-67.

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College team news:

Regional sites have been announced for the WNIT.

The entire Texas A&M squad has been named to the SEC community service team.

Virginia Tech has won six straight.

UMass is getting a fresh start in their return from pause.

Could BYU do something special in March?

Illinois is celebrating Black History Month.

Samford won the regular-season SoCon title with tonight's victory.

Utah is closing its toughest season to date.

America East Conference Tournament specs.

There will be no replacement teams in the NCAA tourney if a team has to opt out due to COVID.

College player news:

Destiny Slocum's game is speeding up for Arkansas.

Aari McDonald will go pro after this season.

Michaela Onyenwere is still undecided.

Siena's Isis Young is considering coming back for an eighth year.

Imani Lewis has been a great leader for Wisconsin.

Ellie Mack's contributions have been key for Oregon State.

Talia von Oelhoffen's addition has fueled the Beaver's resurgence.

College coach news:

Tammi Reiss' foundation and cultured has reshaped Rhode Island.

College conference news:

The ACC Tournament will allow fans.

WNBA news:

First-time WNBA free agents say uncertainty takes a toll.

Chiney Ogwumike has re-signed with the Sparks.

Magic Johnson thanked Candace Parker for her time with LA.

Megan Walker's first year as a pro was anything but normal.

WBHOF news:

The induction ceremony for this year's class has been moved to August.

A quiet night of upendings and record-setting performances

Several upsets:

Penn State edged No. 15 Ohio State, 69-67.

Iowa State took down No. 18 West Virginia, 85-68.

Marquette upended No. 24 DePaul, 85-71. 

Records broken:

Seton Hall broke three single-game records in tonight's win: scoring, three-pointers and assists.

Cincinnati's Iimar'l Thomas broke a single-game school scoring record, with 51 points.

More results:

No. 19 Missouri State claimed the regular-season MVC title with a 67-55 win over SIU.

Texas stopped Kansas, 61-52.

Minnesota downed Nebraska, 73-63.

No. 7 Baylor 70, Oklahoma State 51

No. 11 Indiana 77, Wisconsin 49

No. 25 Rutgers 63, Michigan State 53

Oklahoma 76, TCU 60

Kansas State 86, Texas Tech 79

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College team news:

The Cardinal are champs once again.

Texas A&M knows the importance of the Alabama game.

Arizona is relying too much on Aari McDonald as the postseason nears.

Oregon season resume review.

Georgia is playing for Tournament seeding.

BYU looks to finish out the season with a couple of wins.

South Florida has won 13 straight.

St. Louis has found a way to persevere this year.

St. Francis Brooklyn will forego the rest of its season.

The Big Ten's tournament schedule is out.

Horizon League tournament specs.

College player news:

The NCAA's starting five for the week.

Tiana Mangakahia is ready to go pro.

Mangakahia has been Syracuse's heart.

How Alabama's Jasmine Walker is making her case for SEC player of the year.

The future for Albany's heart and soul, Kyara Frames, is uncertain.

College coach news:

UConn is making its first trip to Omaha, but Creighton coach Jim Flanery has seen worse.

Dartmouth coach Bella Koclanes has departed after eight years to pursue another career path.

Former Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw has released a new book.

College referee and trainer news:

Official Angie Enlund was injured on court after the buzzer of the Rutgers-Michigan State game, and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Athletic trainers are working overtime this season.

NCAA news:

The NCAA's next top 16 reveal has been moved to this Sunday.

A Senate bill has been introduced that would allow college endorsement deals and more.

Rack up the stats

Today's results:

No. 8 Maryland and Iowa had a mighty battle today, which ended in a 111-93 win for the Terps. Katie Benzan and Caitlin Clark went off for their respective teams....what a stats sheet.

Mississippi State won its first game since Jan. 10, downing Auburn, 81-68.

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College team news:

What's up with Boston College?

Six players, including three starters, will leave San Jose State.

Florida State is the NCAA team of the week.

Which conference tournaments will most impact the bubble teams?

College player news:

Naismith defensive player of the year finalists are formidable.

Ja'Mee Asberry talks Oklahoma State.

Jennifer Coleman is a double-double machine for Navy.

Maryland freshman standout Angel Reese made a surprise return to the court today.

College coach news:

Former Montana coach Rob Selvig is the subject of a new documentary.

High school news:

The McDonald's All-American team is announced.

WNBA news:

Four teams are combatting racial inequity in healthcare by forming a partnership with Anthem.

March is coming

Today's results:

No. 4 Stanford topped No. 9 Arizona, 62-48.

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College team news:

Today's AP top 25 poll finally starting to make more sense. Texas A&M is No. 3.

The NCAA's power 10 rankings.

With tonight's win, Stanford clinched the Pac-12 regular-season title.

Indiana's No. 11 ranking today is the highest in program history.

Georgia is on a quest to continue its rich history.

Oregon still has a chance to live up to high expectations.

Rutgers is back in the top 25 after a five-game winning streak.

A seven-game winning streak and a signature upset has BYU dreaming of San Antonio.

Oregon State is making a case for a Tournament bid.

ETSU reflects on last summer's steps toward racial justice.

Fordham reacts to their shutdown.

The Big West will play its conference tournament without fans.

The Mountain West will play its conference tournament without fans.

The MVC Tournament will return this year.

Conference tournament dates and schedules.

College player news:

The 10 finalists for the Senior CLASS Award have been announced.

The year's 10 best transfers.

Six unsung Pac-12 heroes.

Why Stephanie Watts transferred from North Carolina, then transferred back.

Faith Masonius has been a powerhouse for Maryland.

Kiyae White is a difference-maker for Auburn.

Vermont senior Josie Larkins will return next year for a fifth season.

College coach news:

Kara Lawson has built a home court advantage.

WNBA news:

Seimone Augustus has re-signed with the Sparks.

Bria Holmes has found a home with LA.

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough has signed with the Dream.

Another triple-takedown

Upsets:

Florida State toppled No. 3 Louisville, 68-59.

Oregon State upended No. 8 UCLA, 71-64.

No. 22 Georgia held off No. 21 Tennessee, 57-55.

More results:

No. 2 South Carolina routed Kentucky, 76-55.

No. 4 NC State avenged their previous loss to North Carolina, 82-63.

No. 5 Texas A&M pulled away from Ole Miss, 66-55.

No. 7 Baylor stopped Oklahoma, 77-66.

No. 11 Michigan defeated No. 15 Ohio State, 75-66.

No. 13 Oregon dominated USC, 72-48.

No. 18 Arkansas dropped LSU, 74-64.

Cal got its first dub of the season, 67-55 over Arizona State.

Texas beat Kansas State, 59-48.

Michigan State needed a buzzer beater to down Purdue, 76-73.

Alabama ran past Mississippi State, 71-63.

Missouri routed Florida, 96-80.

Boston College used defense to get by Georgia Tech, 49-43.

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College team news:

UConn's front court is coming into form as the NCAA Tournament nearing.

Virginia Tech has won five straight.

South Dakota has clinched the second seed in the Summit League Tournament.

Marshall gave Rice their first C-USA loss.

St. Louis ended Dayton's 40-game A-10 winning streak.

Notre Dame is back in action tomorrow, and will face Pitt.

College player news:

Dana Evans' parents and a sports psychologist helped her rise to the top of her game.

Kierstan Bell broke FGCU's single-game scoring record today, with 42 points.

Conference tournament jockeying

Upset:

Creighton unseated No. 19 DePaul, 83-72.

More results:

No. 19 West Virginia held off TCU, 81-78.

No. 9 Maryland coasted past Minnesota, 94-62.

Oklahoma State topped Iowa State, 80-73.

Texas Tech rallied to edge Kansas, 99-98 in OT.

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College team news:

No. 4 NC State looks to even the series with North Carolina tomorrow.

Syracuse looks to stay off the NCAA Tournament bubble coming back from pause.

No. 1 UConn clinched a share of the Big East regular-season title with their rout of Xavier today.

The Terps strengthened their Big Ten lead with today's win.

BYU finished perfect at home with their victory today.

FGCU has won 17 straight.

South Dakota won their first home game in 48 days today.

Lessons in losing may pay off for Holy Cross in conference tournament time.

The America East Conference has changed their tournament format again.

College player news:

Retired Taylor Kissinger has found a new role with Nebraska.

College coach news:

UCLA coach Cori Close said the Pac-12 Tournament might be more risk than reward.

WNBA news:

Kahleah Copper is getting some well-deserved attention.

Cheyenne Parker Q&A.

The Aces and Raiders will live in "Synergy."

The Lynx keep doing non-Minnesota things.

Telling results and storylines

Today's results:

No. 6 Stanford rolled by Arizona State, 80-41.

No. 8 UCLA routed No. 13 Oregon, 83-56.

No. 10 Arizona fought off Cal, 59-50. Aari McDonald led the way with 28 points.

No. 18 Arkansas ran past Ole Miss, 84-74, behind a season-high 38 points from Chelsea Dungee.

No. 23 South Dakota State downed North Dakota State, 86-78.

Colorado held off Washington State, 60-57.

Oregon State dismantled USC, 77-52.

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College team news:

Maryland takes pride in its unselfish play.

Will BYU's upset of Gonzaga secure an NCAA Tournament berth?

Minnesota is happy to have Gadiva Hubbard back.

Cal is sticking together despite the challenges.

Binghamton will forego the rest of its season.

College player news:

Stanford's Hull twins deserve the hype.

Aisha Shepard has become the face of Virginia Tech.

Mya Hollingshed and Annika Jank enter their possible final stretch as Buffs.

Saylor Poffenbarger is graduating to a new level at UConn.

College coach news:

How George Washington assistant coach Kevin DeMille, who is gay, found a home in women's basketball.

College conference news:

The Pac-12 announced changes to the conference tournament schedule.

NCAA news:

The NCAA will allow 17 percent fan capacity at the NCAA Tournament.

WNBA news:

The Sparks have signed Bria Holmes.

The Mercury are in "win now" mode.

The Dream is counting on new faces and improvement from their existing roster.

Count 'em: three

Upsets:

No. 21 Tennessee rallied to topple No. 2 South Carolina, 75-67.

No. 14 Indiana outlasted No. 11 Michigan, 70-65.

BYU upended No. 16 Gonzaga, 61-56.

More results:

No. 15 Ohio State blew out Purdue, 100-85.

Alabama held on for a 77-70 win over Florida.

Iowa ran past Penn State, 96-78.

No. 3 Louisville 82, Pitt 58

No. 4 NC State 66, Wake Forest 47

Seton Hall 79, Georgetown 72

Georgia Tech 62, Florida State 48

North Carolina 77, Clemson 64

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College team news:

Second halves have become a problem for Northwestern.

Maine has won the America East regular-season title.

Strong play by underclassmen bodes well for Oregon State.

Fordham athletics is on pause due to a COVID outbreak.

Wagner is paused for a second time.

Cal enters its final homestretch hoping to avoid a winless season.

A positive COVID test has caused Nevada to postpone games.

Colgate has canceled the rest of its season.

A-10 women's teams have switched conference tourney dates with the men.

CBS Sports power rankings (wisely) have Texas A&M on top.

College player news:

Paige Bueckers is paving UConn's future.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley diary.

Geno Auriemma wants UConn to start playing like an NCAA Tournament team right now.

The NCAA alleges rules violations by ex-Georgia Tech coach MaChelle Joseph.

WNBA news:

The Mystics hope to avoid more free agency surprises with Emma Meesseman and Natasha Cloud.

High school news:

The McDonald's All-American game is canceled for the second straight year.

In a crazy winter, the storylines flow

Today's results:

Upset: Nebraska toppled No. 24 Northwestern, 71-64.

No. 9 Maryland is pleased but not satisfied with their 103-58 dismantling of Illinois.

No. 12 South Florida needed an OT to get past Cincinnati, 69-65.

No. 19 DePaul ran by Xavier, 83-75.

Iowa State rallied to edge Kansas, 84-82.

Rutgers won their fourth in a row with an 83-56 rout of Minnesota.

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College team news:

BYU is the NCAA's team of the week.

Much was revealed about UConn after their game against South Carolina last week.

Michigan is fueled by their seeding snub.

The weather, not COVID, is throwing off Kentucky's schedule.

Unpacking Georgia's shortcomings from the three-point line.

Indiana awaits a possible postseason preview in their matchup with Michigan.

Oregon State need wins to make the NCAA Tournament.

Purdue will try to snap a losing streak vs. No. 15 Ohio State.

Depth is playing an important role for Montana State.

Is the brutal schedule Kent State is facing really necessary?

Morehead State is still on their season-long road trip.

College player news:

The NCAA's starting five for the week.

Sara Hamson is leading by example at BYU.

Evina Westbrook took advantage of UConn's short break to heal an injury.

College coach news:

The Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy coach of the year watch list is stacked with talent.

A look back at Brenda Frese's time at Maryland.

WNBA news:

Mark Davis is excited for "syngergy" between the Aces and Raiders.

Davis plans to use his Raiders playbook to promote the Aces.

Azura Stevens has inked a one-year extension with the Sky.

High school news:

ESPN ranks the nation's top 25 teams.

Looking forward and looking back

Today's results:

No. 11 Michigan edged Michigan State, 86-82. Naz Hillmon and Nia Clouden balled out for their squads, with 31 and 34 points, respectively.

All scores.

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College team news:

BYU is the NCAA's team of the week.

Louisville has resumed activities after a brief COVID pause.

Oregon gained momentum in their loss last night.

Delaware's off-court chemistry and sisterhood has fueled their success.

Notre Dame remains paused in COVID protocols.

One thing to know about every team in last night's top 16 reveal.

The postseason WNIT will include 32 teams and feature four regions.

College player news:

How Madison Greene became a reliable point guard for Ohio State.

Rhyne Howard returned to full form last night.

Arizona State's Jamie Loera is in her comfort zone again on court, after injury.

Maine senior Maeve Carroll will return for a fifth season next year, taking advantage of the NCAA's extra year of eligibility offer.

College coach news:

Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers on navigating her freshman year.

Auriemma says he still doesn't know which way his team is heading.

WNBA news:

CBS Sports grades free agency action.

The Fever have signed Jessica Breland.

Indiana has been making moves to acquire veterans.

Aerial Powers can't wait to be a part of the revamped Lynx.

Five years later, Cheryl Reeve brought Powers to Minnesota.

Natasha Howard is looking for big things in the Big Apple.

A whole lot shaking today

Today's results:

No. 6 Stanford escaped No. 13 Oregon, 63-61.

No. 17 Kentucky surged past Florida, 88-80.

No. 19 DePaul held off Seton Hall, 82-76.

Creighton rallied to edge Georgetown, 42-41.

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Bracket reveal:

Earlier, there was a bracket reveal.

Breakdown.

What we learned by tonight's bracket reveal.

College team news:

Texas A&M is being overlooked in talk of the nation's best teams.

Communication is in the cards for the Razorbacks.

Rutgers is winning, and chasing a tourney bid.

Michigan and Michigan State will finally face off.

Don't overthink Indiana's uncharacteristic struggles yesterday.

Delaware podcast.

Savannah State has adjusted to the new normal.

Coastal Carolina has been COVID paused for the third time.

Big 12 notebook.

The SEC has announced game schedule changes due to inclement weather.

So has the Big 12.

The ACC's schedule changes are COVID-related.

UConn takes the top spot in this week's AP top 25 poll.

College player news:

Q&A with Arkansas senior Chelsea Dungee.

Sedona Prince's rebound and reform.

College coach news:

Who will replace Melissa McFerrin at Memphis?

WNBA news:

The Fever acquired Lindsay Allen from the Aces in exchange for a draft pick.

The Lynx traded the contract of Odyssey Sims and the rights to Temi Fagbenle to Indiana.

Aerial Powers signed with Minnesota.

Chelsea Gray podcast.

Aces owner Mark Davis is building a training facility for the team in Henderson.

Significant marks

Today's results:

No. 1 South Carolina got by LSU, 66-59.

No. 6 Texas A&M held off No. 16 Tennessee, 80-70. They are 8-0 against ranked teams this season.

No. 7 Baylor overwhelmed Texas, 60-35.

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College team news:

South Florida returned from a 31-day layoff today to down Tulsa.

New Mexico has no positive cases after the latest round of COVID testing.

Northwestern-Ohio State was postponed today due to health and safety concerns.

Ole Miss-Mississippi State was postponed due to inclement weather.

College player news:

Jasmine Walker torched a 30-year-old single-game scoring record with 41 points today in Alabama's win over Auburn.

Charlisse Leger-Walker notched her tenth game of 20 or more points today - a Washington State freshman record.

Trinity Baptiste is keeping her options open as her senior season nears a close.

Washington's Khayla Rooks reflects on love and the loss of her father.

Hoosier Danielle Patterson has joined teammate Jaelynn Penn in opting out for the rest of the season.

French freshman Tenin Magassa is finding her comfort zone at Dayton.

College coach news:

Brenda Frese won her 500th game at Maryland today, which is the most in school history.

Memphis coach Melissa McFerrin is retiring immediately.

Adia Barnes believes at least one of her three seniors will return next year.

NCAA Tournament news:

Tomorrow, the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee will reveal its first in-season top 16 at halftime of the Oregon-Stanford game.

Game preview.

USA Basketball news:

Kahleah Copper shared a North Philly experience with Dawn Staley at USA minicamp recently.

Plots and plots

Upset:

Oklahoma unhinged No. 19 West Virginia, 72-71. Still no game story, and it's been almost an hour.

More results:

No. 25 Missouri State rallied to top Illinois State, 73-72.

Creighton escaped Seton Hall in OT, 77-76.

Oklahoma State shot past Texas Tech 81-66.

South Dakota held off North Dakota, 72-63.

Stony Brook ended Maine's nine-game winning streak, 59-54.

Michigan State 78, Penn State 65

UC Davis 67, Long Beach State 50

Still in progress at this time........TCU at Iowa State and Stanford at Oregon State.

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College team news:

FGCU has won 15 straight.

UCLA won't play their scheduled game against Colorado tomorrow, due to injuries.

Kansas State grabbed their first Big 12 Conference win of the season today.

Towson has won six straight.

UMass is trying to keep busy during their pause.

College player news:

Auburn's Unique Thompson is "just doing what she needs to do."

LeLe Grissett's approach off the bench elevates South Carolina.

A special bond links Gopher sophomore Sara Scalia and coach Lindsay Whalen.

Jenna Giacone is on the rise for Dayton.

Paige Bueckers excels in the classroom.

College coach news:

Two of Ohio's assistant coaches are out due to COVID issues.

WNBA news:

Critical conversations with Diamond DeShields and her family.

The Dream acquired Yvonne Turner from the Mercury.

Friday indications

Today's results:

No. 2 UConn 64, Georgetown 40

No. 8 UCLA 69, Utah 58

No. 25 Missouri State 69, Illinois State 52

Washington 50, Arizona State 35

Colorado 66, USC 56

Rice 64, Western Kentucky 55

Still in progress at this hour: Washington State at Arizona. And it's a hot one.

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College team news:

Could the NCAA Tournament be stronger without conference tourneys?

The NCAA's statement on the topic.

Ohio State's Big Ten title hopes took a hit in last night's loss.

Michigan State is focused on playing their best basketball for an NCAA tourney bid.

Dayton is 10-0 in A-10 play after today's win.

Oregon State is trying to remain positive despite season starts and stops.

Savannah State finally made their season debut last night.

Colgate is trying to overcome COVID obstacles.

Navy has a crowded schedule to end the regular season.

Both Notre Dame and Louisville must postpone upcoming games due to positive COVID tests.

A positive test at New Mexico has shut things down for a bit.

William & Mary has opted out of the rest of the season.

College player news:

Why Dana Evans is reluctant to campaign for player of the year.

Vanderbilt's Demi Washington journeyed through myocarditis.

Aari McDonald is back for Arizona with a purpose.

College coach news:

Maryland coach Brenda Frese is on the verge of her 500th win there.

North Dakota is looking for a new coach.

WNBA news:

The league has approved of the sale of the Aces to Mark Davis.

ESPN gives free agency grades.

How Gabby Williams found strength in social activism.

The upsets cometh

Upendings:

Rutgers toppled No. 21 Northwestern, 70-54.

No. 20 Kentucky pulled away to stop No. 16 Tennessee, 71-56.

More results:

No. 1 South Carolina 77, Missouri 62

No. 3 Louisville 85, Georgia Tech 70

No. 4 NC State 86, Clemson 65

No. 12 Michigan 62, Purdue 49

No. 17 Gonzaga 79, San Francisco 66

No. 18 Arkansas 86, Mississippi State 80

No. 24 Georgia 74, Auburn 54

Iowa 88, Nebraska 81.....freshman Caitlin Clark poured in a career-high 39 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the Hawkeyes.

Florida 73, LSU 66 (OT)

Ole Miss 67, Alabama 62

Florida State 67, Syracuse 52

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College team news:

Oregon is still down two players as they prepare for Stanford.

Louisiana notched a program-best 10 straight wins today.

Princeton is united, despite its canceled season.

College player news:

Texas forward Charli Collier surpassed the 1,000-point career mark last night.

College coach news:

Kelly Graves is in favor of playing the Pac-12 tourney and all makeup games in the same city.

Wes Moore talks about NC State's loss to UNC and win over Clemson.

Kim Mulkey podcast.

WNBA news:

The Storm have signed Tamera Young and Stephanie Talbot.

Did Seattle get better after their trades?

The Wings are hopeful their draft stock will allow them to build a champion.

The Sparks have signed Amanda Zahui B.

The Aces have signed Riquna Williams.

Kia Nurse talks about being traded.

Jhared Simpson has been added to the Fever coaching staff.