Many notables in historic WNBA draft

Tonight's draft board:

Azzi Fudd went No. 1.

All six UCLA seniors were drafted, including five in the first round - a record.

The Storm made a major trade to acquire Flau'jae Johnson......Golden State's GM won't say why they traded.

The Sparks were exited and surprised to land Ta'Niya Latson......their roster is taking shape.

Madina Okot describes her journey to the draft after playing for just six years.

Thanks to the new CBA, this year's top pick will earn $500,000.

Three top players who went undrafted.

Today's transactions.

More WNBA news:

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says her relationship with players is repaired with the new CBA deal.

Engelbert said the league may play its first international game next year.

She sidestepped questions about the WNBA's future.

Almost picking time

WNBA news:

Latest transactions.

Blockbuster deals are shaking up free agency.

Trade grades.

Dream coach Karl Smesko said Angel Reese is a good fit for the team, and they will work to improve her shooting.

The WNBA draft is tomorrow at 4 p.m. PT on ESPN.

College player news:

Elina Aarnisalo is transferring back to UCLA from North Carolina.

Signings, and more signings

WNBA news:

Today's signings are many.

The Lynx face a heavy roster turnover in an unusual WNBA offseason.

The new CBA has lifted rookie salaries considerably.

Free agency flying while draft day is coming

WNBA player news:

WNBA free agency and trade tracker: deals, news and moves.

Notably, Nneka Ogwumike will return to the Sparks.

UCLA and its six seniors are eying a draft takeover.

Before winning a national title and preparing for the draft, Gianna Kneepkens was rewriting Minnesota's record books.

Richmond's Maggie Doogan is prepared for the draft.

Former No. 1 pick Charli Collier hopes to return to the WNBA.

WNBA team news:

Could the Sky actually turn things around?

College team news:

As Texas rebuilds their roster, they will use their loss to UCLA as fuel.

Fairfield is the team no one wants to play.

That in-between space

College player news:

Hannah Hidalgo will return to Notre Dame for her senior season.

WNBA news:

Fifteen prospects have been invited to attend next week's WNBA draft.

Jackie Young has reportedly agreed to a $1.19 million deal to re-sign with the Aces.

The Sky are reportedly in talks to exchange Ariel Atkins for Rickea Jackson.

Angel Reese feels like she's going to win again.

Fall out and fall in

College team news:

 

UCLA celebrated their championship with fans at Pauley Pavilion this evening......it was a huge crowd.

 

Sunday's championship game averaged 9.9 million viewers - the most since ESPN began televising the tournament in 1996. 

A third key player for Texas has entered the transfer portal.

College player news:

 

Madina Okot can't return to South Carolina.

 

UConn's Ice Brady has entered the transfer portal. 

College coach news:

Lauren Gosselin is Princeton's new head coach.

 

Maria Marchesano is the new head coach at Butler.

 

Morehead State has hired Jackie Alexander as head coach. 

 

WNBA news:

 

Nneka Ogwumike visited the Lynx.

 

Satou Sabally announced via Instagram that she's departing Phoenix. 

 

Sue Bird has a new job as a basketball analyst. 

 

The Storm is losing broadcaster Elise Woodward to the Portland Fire.

Calm seas

College player news:

JuJu Watkins is nearing full court activity status.

 

College coach news:

 

Geno Auriemma apologized to Dawn Staley, saying "I lost myself." 

 

Staley wants to turn the page. 

 

Virginia has hired Aaron Roussell from Richmond as their new head coach.

 

Roman Owen is the new head coach at Quinnipiac.

 

McNeese State has hired Ashton Feldhaus as head coach. 

 

WNBA news:

 

Ten WNBA players have received core offers from their franchises. 

The day after

College transfer news:

 

All of Tennessee's players have entered the transfer portal, leaving the team with no returning players next season.

 

UConn forward Ayanna Patterson has entered the transfer portal.

 

The first day the transfer portal opened, 1,100 players entered.

 

College coach news:

 

Cori Close's players crowned her a champion, too.

 

WNBA news:

 

The Sky traded Angel Reese to Atlanta for a package of picks.

 

The Mystics fired GM Jamila Wideman on the first day of free agency. 

UCLA routs South Carolina to win first NCAA title

UCLA crushed South Carolina, 79-51, to claim their first NCAA championship.

Gamecock coach Dawn Staley praised Bruin coach Cori Close.

More:

 

Lauren Betts used lessons learned to lead her team to its first title.

 

Gabriela Jaquez won the UCLA championship that she dreamed of.

 

UCLA great Ann Meyers Drysdale was filled with pride watching her team win.

 

College coach news:

 

Ayla Guzzardo is the new head coach at Georgia.

 

WNBA:

 

The WNBA and players union agreed to start free agency tomorrow.

Championship pre-game

College team news:

South Carolina has a tall test in trying to stop Lauren Betts.

 

The Bruins are dancing their way into the finals. 

College player news:

 

Why Raven Johnson's career is like no other for Dawn Staley.

 

Lauren Betts hopes fans give Madison Booker "a little bit of grace." 

 

College coach news:

 

Cori Close is ready for her championship moment.

 

With another title, Dawn Staley could join an elite group.

 

Geno Auriemma apologized for confronting Staley last night. 

 

Virginia let coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton go after an investigation.

 

Katie Abrahamson-Henderson and Georgia are "mutually parting ways."

 

Gabe Lazo is the new head coach at UCF. 

South Carolina, UCLA pull out wins to advance to natty

Tonight's national semifinal results:

South Carolina toppled UConn, 62-48.

UCLA ground out a win over Texas, 51-44, to reach their first national title game in the NCAA era.

More:

 

Sparks flew between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma at the end of tonight's game.

 

What went wrong between them? 

 

Auriemma and Sarah Strong's accounts of her jersey ripping differ.

 

College player news:

 

JuJu Watkins is nearing the end of her knee rehab.

 

NCAA president news:

 

Charlie Baker disputed Auriemma's criticism against the regional playoff format, saying "it's working." 

Ready, set, GO!

 T'was the night before the Final Four........

College team news:

 

South Carolina took a lesson from last year's championship loss to UConn......how they are handling the rare underdog role this year. 

 

An extra day of rest before the semifinals was important for the Huskies......they are unbothered and unstoppable.

 

UCLA is drawing from last year's Final Four loss as they prepare to play. 

 

Texas is playing at a different level since losing to Vanderbilt.

 

Rusty from early-round blowouts, Final Four teams are bracing for tight games.

 

Delta State's legacy has endured as the national spotlight has faded. 

 

College player news:

 

Azzi Fudd is focused on the Final Four.

 

Iowa State star Audi Crooks is entering the transfer portal.

 

College coach news:

Geno Auriemma said the Gamecocks are "much better" than last year.

 

A fourth title for Dawn Staley would impact her place among the coaching greats. 

 

Shea Ralph is the AP coach of the year. 

  

Washington extended Tina Langley's contract through 2031-2032.

 

Charlotte coach Tomekia Reed is taking a leave of absence for medical reasons. 

 

Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell has fired assistant coach Roman Tubner. 

Two days until it's Four it All

State of the game news:

Pioneer women's basketball programs fade into the shadows as money reshapes the game.

College team news:

Columbia defeated BYU, 81-64, for the WBIT championship.

College player news:

Four X-factor players who could be a key to the national title.

Three things to know about Madison Booker as Texas prepares for the Final Four.

How Joyce Edwards found her voice on the Gamecocks' run to the semifinals.

College coach news:

 

Dawn Staley's six consecutive Final Four appearances put her in rare territory.

Pauline Love has been named head coach of Alabama.

 

Fordham has tabbed Neil Harrow as head coach.

 

Demetria Franklin returns to Bethune-Cookman as head coach.

 

WNBA news:

 

Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu say they'll re-sign with the Liberty.

The Sky traded their second-round picks to the Fire and Tempo to ensure none of their players will be selected in Friday's expansion draft.

Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts discusses his unusual offseason.

The Houston Comets' big three react to the revival of the franchise.

The lead-up begins

College team news:

UCLA is confident it can turn last year's hard lessons into success.

The Longhorns have a chance to be their coach's best team ever.

How South Carolina is embracing a unique travel situation for the tournament.

Why are the same teams in the Final Four? It's the money.

College player news:

Why Agot Makeer is emerging for the Gamecocks.......while "elite" Joyce Edwards arrived right on time.

The Wooden Award finalists.

College coach news:

Texas coach Vic Schaefer is chasing an elusive title in his fourth Final Four.

Why this UConn team is unlike any other Geno Auriemma has coached.

Amanda Butler is the new head coach at the College of Charleston.

VCU has named Chelsea Branbury as head coach.

Amy Eagan is the new head coach at New Mexico.

Texas State has hired Chris Kielsmeier as head coach.

Loyola Chicago coach Allison Guth has resigned after four seasons.

WNBA news:

Sources say Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame.

Olivia Miles looks ahead to the WNBA.

USA Basketball news:

The April National Team training camp roster is set.

And then there were four

And the last two Final Four spots go to:

Texas thrashed Michigan, 77-41.

South Carolina hammered TCU, 78-52.

The Final Four will be a repeat of last season.

How often No. 1 seeds make the Final Four.

College team news:

Five concerns UCLA must address before facing Texas in the Final Four.

College player news:

Sarah Graves started her career at Texas as a walk-on, and she'll end it as a cult hero.

Blanca Quinonez is the X-factor for the Huskies.

College coach news:

Laura Beeman is retiring after 14 seasons at Hawaii.

Tiani Kelly is the new head coach at Kennesaw State.

The new head coach at Jacksonville State is Ricky Austin.

UCF has fired Sytia Messer after four losing seasons.

WNBA news:

The Houston Rockets have reached a deal with the Sun, and the franchise will move next year.

UConn, UCLA punch tickets to Final Four

Elite 8 results:

UConn pulled away from Notre Dame, 70-52.

UCLA rallied in the second half for a 70-58 win over Duke.

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

Texas is chasing a title while taking inspiration from legendary coach Jody Conradt.

Michigan is now a contender against the experienced Longhorns.

The Wolverines get big results by looking after the small details.

The Irish ended the season on an up note, despite their loss.

The Blue Devils made a memorable run.

College player news:

Hannah Hidalgo's magical March leaves her wanting a bit more.....she is eyeing growth.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley says money is driving transfer portal talks more than ever.

Dawn Plitzuweit might be building something lasting at Minnesota.

Colleen Mullen is the new head coach at Rhode Island.

The Elite 8 is set

Sweet 16 results:

Michigan cruised past Louisville, 71-52.

Texas blew out Kentucky, 76-54.

South Carolina left Oklahoma behind, 94-68.

TCU downed Virginia, 79-69.

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

Why Notre Dame could pose a challenge for UConn in the next round.

The Irish won't be star struck by the Huskies this time around, Hannah Hidalgo says.

The special practice jerseys of the Horned Frogs have become a rallying cry.

College player news:

How Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens have elevated UCLA into title contenders.

Olivia Miles found her joy at TCU, and now the team is back in the Elite 8.

How Madina Okot got off the "mental struggle bus" in the Gamecocks' win.

Syla Swords still wears a mask, even after her broken nose has healed.

College coach news:

Geno Auriemma criticized the NCAA for it's women's tourney setup......more on that.

Shaken up

Sweet 16 results:

Notre Dame toppled Vanderbilt, 67-64, behind Hannah Hidalgo's triple-double.

UConn shook off an ugly start to down North Carolina, 63-42.

UCLA stopped Minnesota, 80-56.

Duke stunned LSU, 87-85, on a buzzer-beater.

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

South Carolina doesn't view their rematch with Oklahoma as a revenge game.

College player news:

Charlisse Leger-Walker is the ultimate facilitator.

Zya Vann's confidence is fueling Oklahoma.

Amelia Hassett is "a unicorn" for Kentucky.

How Ayla McDowell solved her problem with pre-game nerves.

College coach news:

Niele Ivey makes her first Elite 8 as the Irish's head coach.

Kate Popovec-Goss is the new head coach at Boston College.

Evansville coach Robyn Scherr has resigned.

WNBA news:

The Tempo won the expansion draft coin toss, and opt to draft sixth.

The Sun have been sold and will relocate to Houston next year, according to ESPN sources.

The 10 biggest wins from the new CBA.

Sweet 16 loading.....

College team news:

UCLA is confident it can evolve through its next test, against Minnesota.

LSU credits their SEC tourney loss for their strong NCAA tournament start....how players-only meetings are fueling their run.

UConn is playing its fastest pace in a decade.

How games, trivia and trash talk keep the Huskies going.

Today's WBIT scores

Today's WNIT scores

Tomorrow's NCAA tournament game schedule

College player news:

Bruin veterans are ready for one more NCAA title run.

Lauren Betts rewarded fans who helped change her life.

Hannah Hidalgo called Mikayla Blakes a "Caitin Clark-level" scorer.

Hidalgo vs. Blakes is a battle of New Jersey greats.

Ta'Niya Latson proved her transfer to South Carolina wasn't a mistake.

Michigan's super sophomores are playing beyond their years.

Eight Iowa State players are headed to the transfer portal......the future of the team now looks bleak.

College coach news:

Cori Close asks the NCAA to ease the burden on college coaches, to extend their sustainability.

Courtney Banghart said ACC teams should be seeded higher in the tournament.

Geno Auriemma said Title IX legislation is "pretty much over" at major universities.

How Dawn Staley went to France and convinced Alicia Tournebize to become a Gamecock.

Why Rick Insell showed little emotion after his final game tonight.

Why Tammi Reiss could be the one to make Florida relevant again.

Hana Haden is the new head coach at Memphis.

Just a little bit

College player news:

Why Rori Harmon is "the epitome" of Texas basketball.

Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez are trying to get past the Sweet 16 together.

Lauren Betts found herself and is dancing into the Sweet 16.

Audi Crooks is undecided about her future at Iowa State.

Why Chloe Kitts will return to South Carolina next season.

College coach news:

Shea Ralph is leading her team into the Sweet 16 with her trailblazing mother by her side.

Carla Berube is the new head coach at Northwestern.

WNBA news:

The WNBA will have an expansion draft for the Portland and Toronto franchises on April 3.

The league and CBS Sports have reached a media rights deal.

Salary breakdown of the new CBA.

Cooling down

College team news:

Why making the Sweet 16 was so emotional for Vanderbilt......the Commodores are powered by more than Mikayla Blakes' scoring.

Culture set up Notre Dame's latest Sweet 16 run.

College player news:

Mila Holloway is stepping out of the shadow of her Wolverine teammates.

Addy Brown will transfer from Iowa State.

College coach news:

Kristy Curry has been named the new head coach at South Florida.

Kelly Sopak is the new head coach at Nevada.

Matt Insell has inherited the head coach reins at Middle Tennessee.

Kim Barnes Arico has Michigan carving out a place among the elites.

WNBA news:

WNBA owners ratified the seven-year CBA.

The season could run until Nov. 21 under the new agreement.

Why the league took so long to take off.

Round 2 drama

Round 2, day 2 scores:

 

Louisville squeaked past Alabama, 69-68.

 

Kentucky edged Virginia, 74-73.

 

Vanderbilt routed Illinois, 75-57.

 

Virginia stunned Iowa in 2OT, 83-75.

 

Notre Dame upended Ohio State, 83-73. 

 

UConn crushed Syracuse, 98-45.

 

South Carolina thrashed USC, 101-61.

 

UCLA handled Oklahoma State, 87-68.

College team news:

Michigan is at a turning point, and still has everything left to prove.

College player news:

Pint-sized Rori Harmon is the heart and soul of the Longhorns.

Raegan Beers and Aaliyah Chavez form a scary tandem for Oklahoma.

 

College coach news:

 

Florida has hired Tammi Reiss as their new head coach. 

 

Pitt has hired the College of Charleston's Robin Harmony as their new head coach.

WNBA news:

WNBA players unanimously ratified the new CBA.

Now, the chaos begins.

The round of 32

Round 2, day 1 scores:

Michigan throttled NC State, 92-63.

Duke ran away from Baylor, 69-46.

North Carolina advanced past Maryland, 74-66.

Minnesota escaped Ole Miss, 65-63.

LSU thrashed Texas Tech, 101-47.

Oklahoma held off Michigan State, 77-71.

Texas rolled over Oregon, 100-58.

TCU survived Washington in OT, 62-59.

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

For the first time, no mid-major teams advanced to the second round.

Why LSU is "the show" on and off the court.......tonight the Tigers set a record for most 100-point games in a single season.

College player news:

Madison Booker made history while leading the Longhorns to the Sweet 16.

Amaya Battle and Mara Braun see their loyalty to the Gophers rewarded with a Sweet 16 trip.

College coach news:

How Brenda Frese has quietly built a legacy at Maryland.

These are the days of wild

Round 1, day 2 scores:

 

Ohio State vaulted past Howard, 75-54.

 

Louisville pulled away from Vermont, 72-62.

 

Kentucky took care of James Madison, 71-56.

 

Virginia upset Georgia, 82-73.

 

UConn overwhelmed UTSA, 90-52.

 

South Carolina stuffed Southern, 103-34. 

 

Vanderbilt crushed High Point, 102-61.

 

Alabama defeated Rhode Island, 68-55.

 

Notre Dame pounded Fairfield, 79-60. 

 

West Virginia rolled over Miami, 82-54.

 

Iowa held off Farleigh Dickinson, 58-48.

 

USC outlasted Clemson in OT, 71-67......it was a controversial ending.

 

Syracuse upended Iowa State, 72-63. 

 

Oklahoma State beat Princeton, 82-68.

 

Illinois outran Colorado, 66-57.

 

UCLA surged past Cal Baptist, 96-43.

Tomorrow's game schedule features some intriguing matchups.

 

College team news:

 

High-scoring LSU and pressing Texas Tech bring contrasting styles to their second round matchup.

 

Duke and Baylor are primed for a rematch.

 

Washington has a tall task in facing TCU. 

 

Oklahoma and Michigan State are set for a fast-paced game.

 

College player news:

 

Mikayla Blakes broke the Commodores' single-season scoring record in today's game.

 

Sophia Hart is peaking for the Gophers as her college career winds down. 

 

College coach news:

 

Kim Barnes Arico has built a consistent winner in Michigan for the first time. 

 

New Mexico has fired Mike Bradbury.

It has begun

Round 1, day 1 scores:

Duke defeated Charleston, 81-64.

TCU smashed UC San Diego, 86-40.

Maryland ran by Murray State, 99-67.

Washington dropped South Dakota State, 72-54.

Oregon bested Virginia Tech, 70-60.

Texas annihilated Missouri State, 87-45.

Minnesota surged by Green Bay, 75-58.

North Carolina handled Western Illinois, 82-51.

Mississippi stopped Gonzaga, 81-66.

Baylor rallied to down Nebraska, 67-62.

Michigan State got past Colorado State, 65-62.

Michigan throttled Holy Cross, 83-48.

LSU blew out Jacksonville, 116-58.

NC State topped Tennessee, 76-61.

Oklahoma routed Idaho, 89-59.

Texas Tech held off Villanova, 57-52.

Tomorrow's game schedule

Today's WNIT scores

College team news:

A "no egos" policy has allowed Ohio State to grow ahead of the tourney.

The Buckeyes are trying to avoid another home-court tournament heartbreak.

Iowa is back in a familiar spot: at home for the tournament.

Louisville is treating this opening weekend like a road trip.

Notre Dame is all business going into the tournament.

Scouting the Irish is easier said than done for Fairfield.

March Madness is back at Vanderbilt's gym.

College player news:

How Kiki Rice became UCLA's ace.

Raven Johnson is preparing for her last flight at South Carolina......she is seeking her fifth straight trip to the Final Four.

Sarah Strong gives UConn the best of both worlds, as a point forward.

College coach news:

It's only right that Krista Gerlich is leading Texas Tech's revival.

WNBA news:

The league and the WNBPA officially announced a new tentative CBA.

T'was the night before the NCAA tournament!!!!

Today's First Four results:

Southern stopped Samford, 65-53.

Virginia outlasted Arizona State, 57-55.

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

Texas is looking for another Justice Carlton scoring boost.

TCU looks to extend their 42-home game winning streak.

Duke and Baylor are taking similar approaches to the tournament, despite their different trajectories.

The Gophers believed they could host before the season, and made sure the arena was reserved.

The Tar Heels are looking to make the most of their home assignment.

NYU's 91-game winning streak has been snapped in the DIII Final Four.

College player news:

Flau'jae Johnson and Kim Mulkey are savoring their fourth and final NCAA tournament together.

Lauren Betts: I want to be here.

How Raven Johnson lifted up Madina Okot during her slump.

Fiery defensive ace Brooke Quarles Daniels ignites Michigan.

Taylor Stremlow is the heart and soul that fuels Iowa.

Minnesota's Sophie Hart is thriving at home......their balance makes them a tourney threat.

Washington looks to learn from last year's heartbreak in the big Dance.

Katie Fiso's journey through loss is fueling Oregon's tournament run.

How Ehis Etute has blossomed into a March Madness star for the Ducks.

College coach news:

How Tina Langley rebuilt the Huskies into contenders.

Former Penn State great Tanisha Wright has been named the program's new head coach.

John Bonner is the new head coach at Seattle U.

Longtime Middle Tennessee coach Rick Insell is retiring after the WNIT.

Hulu will debut a new film about Pat Summitt during the NCAA tournament.

Setting it off

Today's First Four results:

Nebraska ran past Richmond, 75-56.

Missouri State ousted Stephen F Austin, 85-75.

Tomorrow's game schedule

NCAA Tournament news:

Why does the tournament features so few upsets?

College team news:

South Carolina has reset for the tournament after their SEC tourney stumble.

Michigan is shooting for a run with its super sophomores.

UConn may seem leaderless, but that's how they like it.

College player news:

Reluctant superstar Sarah Strong may let out her "Diana side" this month.

MiLaysia Fulwiley got a title with the Gamecocks. Now she wants one with LSU.

The irony of Raegan Beers' viral jersey.

The AP named its All-American teams.

College coach news:

Patti Close - coach Cori Close's mother - brings support to UCLA.

Dawn Staley's secret weapon is her team's video coordinator.

ASU coach Molly Miller didn't travel with the team to Iowa for tomorrow's game, due to illness.

WNBA news:

The league and players have reached a verbal agreement on a new CBA.

Details.

It will be a landmark deal.

The First Four starts tomorrow

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

UCLA's journey for its first NCAA title begins Saturday.

Iowa maintains balance as it readies for the tournament.

Fairfield is hungry for an NCAA tournament victory.

College player news:

Flau'jae Johnson's college career at LSU is coming to a close, and her bearded dragon is along for the ride.

Coach news:

Cori Close is upholding John Wooden's legacy.

Shea Ralph has sparked a women's basketball revival in Nashville.

Gary Redus contract details.

Lin Dunn's grit in the fight for women's sports was formed in the South.

Dunn found the perfect ending for her career in Caitlin Clark.

USA Basketball news:

Team USA finished World Cup qualifying with an 84-70 win over Spain.

Pre-previews

NCAA Tournament news:

A friendly road map to the Final Four.

College team news:

A little something about every NCAA Tournament team.

March Madness analysis.

Five teams that could break brackets.

Why Vanderbilt is better equipped to advance in the tournament.

Notre Dame is not taking first-round opponent Fairfield lightly.

College player news:

Audi Crooks will be a problem for opponents in the coming weeks.

College coach news:

Why Geno Auriemma isn't thrilled about possibly facing off with Shea Ralph in the tournament.

Dawn Plitzuweit's guiding principles lead the Gophers' success.

Quinnipiac coach Tricia Fabbri is retiring after 31 seasons.

WNBA news:

CBA talks ended their sixth day with no deal.

Both the WNBA and WNBPA confirmed they were making progress.

Brackets are out!

 

Lots of thinking to do.......more later

Wrapping up tournament action

MVC Championship:

Murray State vaulted past Evansville, 91-70.

NEC Championship:

Farleigh Dickinson rolled by Long Island University, 79-57.

CAA Championship:

Charleston defeated Hofstra, 68-56.

Patriot Championship:

Holy Cross Beat Lehigh, 77-70.

USA Basketball news:

Team USA annihilated New Zealand, 101-46.

Tomorrow is the day

MEAC Championship:

Howard downed Norfolk State, 53-46.

Ivy League Championship:

Princeton took care of Harvard, 63-53.

MAC Championship:

Miami Ohio defeated Toledo, 68-58.

American Championship:

UTSA stopped Rice, 54-40.

Big West Championship:

UC San Diego topped Hawaii, 60-48.

CUSA Championship:

Missouri State edged Louisiana Tech, 43-38.

SWAC Championship:

Southern routed Alabama State, 73-56.

WAC Championship:

Cal Baptist dominated Abilene Christian, 74-58.

CAA semifinal scores

MVC semifinal scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

NCAA top 16 reveal:

The Selection Committee revealed its top 16 seeds/first- and second-round hosts.

College team news:

UConn has no single leader, their coach says.......UCLA could knock them out.

WNBA news:

The latest on CBA negotiations.

USA Basketball news:

Team USA ran away from Italy, 93-59, in World Cup qualifying play.

Grinding toward the finish line

America East Championship:

Vermont routed Maine, 61-43, for their second straight title.

American semifinal scores

Big West semifinal scores

CUSA semifinal scores

Ivy League semifinal scores

MAC semifinal scores

MEAC semifinal scores

SWAC semifinal scores

WAC semifinal scores

CAA quarterfinal scores

MVC quarterfinal scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

The secret to UConn's lasting success is simple.

How the Huskies manage the pressure.

WNBA news:

The WNBPA is hopeful as both sides "chip away" during CBA talks.

The WNBA sees an urgent need to reach an agreement by Monday, so as not to affect the season.