Thursday, March 26, 2026

Friday, March 20, 2026

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.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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.

Monday, March 9, 2026

The title wins roll on

Big East Championship:


UConn thrashed Villanova, 90-51.


MAAC Championship:


Fairfield defeated Quinnipiac, 51-44.


Sun Belt Championship:


James Madison handled Troy, 69-52.


ASUN Championship:


Jacksonville escaped Austin Peay, 66-63.


America East semifinal scores


Horizon semifinal scores


Mountain West semifinal scores


WCC semifinal scores


NEC quarterfinal scores


Patriot quarterfinal scores


Big Sky third round scores


Southland first round scores


SWAC first round scores


Tomorrow's game schedule


College coach news:


Kelly Rae Finlay was axed at Florida.


Memphis has fired Alex Simmons.


Amanda Levens is out at Nevada after nine seasons.


Despite another dismal season, Western Kentucky coach Greg Collins is staying, thanks to money from donors.


Zenare Antoine is stepping down at Texas State after 15 seasons.


WNBA news:


Caitlin Clark is "ready to get tossed into the fire" with Team USA.


Unrivaled saw a viewership decline in its second season.


Police responded to numerous 911 calls before arresting James Pearce Jr. for ramming Rickea Jackson's car.

The AP poll after Power 4 conference tournaments

This week's AP top 25 poll:

 

1. UConn

2. UCLA

3. Texas

4. South Carolina

5. LSU

6. Vanderbilt

7. Iowa

8. Duke

9. Michigan

10. Oklahoma

11. Ohio State

12. West Virginia

13. Louisville

14. TCU

15. North Carolina

16. Kentucky

17. Maryland

18. Minnesota

19. Ole Miss

20. Michigan State

21. Baylor

22. Notre Dame

23. Princeton

24. Georgia

25. Texas Tech


UCLA picked up three first-place votes this week.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Conference tourney upsets on 10

Big Ten quarterfinal scores:


UCLA 78, Washington 60


Iowa 64, Illinois 58


Ohio State 60, Minnesota 55


Michigan 80, Oregon 58


SEC quarterfinal scores:


South Carolina 87, Kentucky 64


LSU 112, Oklahoma 78


Texas 83, Alabama 60


Ole Miss 89, Vanderbilt 78


ACC quarterfinal scores:


Duke 60, Clemson 46


North Carolina 85, Virginia Tech 68


Louisville 87, Syracuse 61


Notre Dame 81, NC State 63


Big 12 quarterfinal scores:


TCU 63, BYU 46


West Virginia 67, Arizona State 54


Kansas State 74, Oklahoma State 73


Colorado 62, Baylor 53


OVC semifinal scores


SoCon semifinal scores


A-10 quarterfinal scores


MAAC quarterfinal scores


Summit quarterfinal scores


Sun Belt fourth round scores


WCC second round scores


Big East first round scores


College team news:


How UConn and other teams find talent around the world.


For the Longhorns, March Madness begins at the SEC tournament.


The Blue Devils turned their season around. Will it last?


Notre Dame is mixing fun with motivation during their winning streak.


Tennessee could miss its first NCAA Tournament.


College player news:


Lauren Betts dominates, with a little help from coach Cori Close.


MiLaysia Fulwiley hopes to help LSU beat her former team in the SEC tournament.


College coach news:


Shea Ralph defended her decision to walk on court and argue a call, which resulted in her ejection.


Kara Lawson's Duke and USA Basketball balancing act is its own March.


WNBA news:


Arike Ogunbowale was arrested at a Miami nightclub early yesterday morning after allegedly punching a security guard.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Upping the ante

Big Ten second round scores:


Ohio State 83, Indiana 59


Illinois 71, Michigan State 69


Washington 76, USC 64


Oregon 73, Maryland 68


SEC second round scores:


Oklahoma 82, Florida 64


Kentucky 76, Georgia 61


Ole Miss 73, Auburn 57


Alabama 76, Tennessee 64


ACC second round scores:


Clemson 63, Virginia 50


Notre Dame 69, Miami 54


Syracuse 70, Cal 59


Virginia Tech 62, Georgia Tech 54


Big 12 second round scores:


Kansas State 58, Texas Tech 51


BYU 70, Utah 52


Arizona State 77, Iowa State 58


Colorado 55, Kansas 48


America East quarterfinal scores


ASUN quarterfinal scores


Big South quarterfinal scores


OVC quarterfinal scores


SoCon quarterfinal scores


Summit quarterfinal scores


Sun Belt third round scores


A-10 second round scores


Horizon second round score


MAAC first round scores


Patriot first round scores


WCC first round scores


Tomorrow's game schedule


College team news:


Reloaded South Carolina aims to win their fourth consecutive SEC tournament title.


The Hoosiers are proud of how they came together at the end of the season.


College player news:


Sun Devil Last-Tear Poa is driven by basketball and her Aussie family.


College coach news:


Penn State has fired Carolyn Kieger after seven seasons.


Cal State Bakersfield coach Ari Wideman has been placed on administrative leave.


WNBA news:


How WNBA GM's are preparing for the season.


The WNBPA director blames player differences on the league.


USA Basketball news:


USA Basketball has added Monique Billings and Rae Burrell to the team for the FIBA World Cup qualifier.