Themes, and chasing dreams

College team news:

No. 2 UCLA is chasing bigger dreams as they try to defend their Big 10 Tournament title.

UConn is unbeaten, but a tougher March lies ahead, says Geno Auriemma.

South Carolina's dominance in the SEC tourney is a result of good teams, not proximity, Dawn Staley says.

TCU could have opportunity for more March Madness after the Big 12 Tournament.

Duke is chasing its second straight ACC title.

The ACC tourney will determine the NCAA bid status of Stanford and Cal.

Today's scores

Several conference tournaments begin tomorrow

College player news:

Olivia Miles has raised the bar for TCU.

Tennessee fifth-year senior Kaiya Wynn is stepping away from the program after reaching "a breaking point."

Destiny Littleton is sending reports from Israel, where she is stuck.

College coach news:

Ole Miss coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has deleted her social media accounts.

Pitt has fired Tony Verdi.

WNBA news:

Breanna Stewart and Kelsey Plum have raised concerns at the WNBPA's handling of CBA talks.

Some players are backing away from talks of a strike, as the CBA deadline approaches.

Gearing for conference tourneys

College team news:

UConn is more calm this season, says Azzi Fudd.

Are this year's Huskies better than last season's? Their coach says no.

Florida is searching for answers.

Today's scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College player news:

Memphis forward Paris Gaines was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after an alleged encounter with a woman.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley is getting some help in bringing three former Gamecocks home from Israel.

Rutgers has fired coach Coquese Washington after four seasons.

Seattle University has let coach Skyler Young go.

WNBA news:

WNBPA first vice president Kelsey Plum sees the WNBA's latest offer as a win, but CBA talks continue.

AP top 25 poll, week 17

This week's AP top 25 poll:

1. UConn

2. UCLA

3. South Carolina

4. Texas

5. Vanderbilt

6. LSU

7. Oklahoma

8. Michigan

9. Iowa

10. TCU

11. Ohio State

12. Louisville

13. Duke

14. Maryland

15. West Virginia

16. North Carolina

17. Kentucky

18. Michigan State

19. Minnesota

20. Baylor

21. Texas Tech

22. Georgia

23. Princeton

24. Ole Miss

25. Fairfield 

Some tournament brackets are set

Big Ten bracket

SEC bracket

Big 12 bracket

ACC bracket

Big East bracket

WCC bracket

Some fireworks to end regular-season Power 5 team play

Upsets:

Notre Dame toppled No. 10 Louisville, 65-62.

No. 21 North Carolina denied No. 12 Duke the outright ACC title, with a 74-69 win.

Texas A&M shocked No. 19 Ole Miss, 66-58.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 85, St. John's 49

No. 2 UCLA 73, USC 50......the Bruins went undefeated in Big 10 play for the first time since 2015, when the Terps did it.

No. 3 South Carolina 60, No. 16 Kentucky 56

No. 4 Texas 72, No. 24 Alabama 65

No. 5 Vanderbilt 87, Tennessee 77

No. 6 LSU 72, Mississippi State 63

No. 7 Oklahoma 84, Missouri 78

No. 9 Iowa 81, Wisconsin 52

No. 11 TCU 65, No. 18 Baylor 53......the Horned Frogs are the Big 12 regular season champs for the second straight year

No. 13 Ohio State 87, No. 15 Michigan State 68

No. 17 West Virginia 118, Cincinnati 60

No. 20 Texas Tech 58, Arizona State 51

No. 22 Minnesota 78, Illinois 73

No. 23 Georgia 71, Florida 58

Washington 70, Oregon 69

Virginia Tech 83, Virginia 82

Iowa State 93, Kansas State 79

Georgia Tech 79, Miami 49

Syracuse 90, Boston College 65

Stanford 85, Clemson 50

NC State 93, Pitt 43

Arkansas 70, Auburn 41

All scores

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College player news:

Former Gamecock Destiny Littleton has been posting on Instagram about being trapped in Israel during the conflict there.

College coach news:

Lindsay Gottlieb saw "something special" in her Trojans today, despite their loss.

Boston College won't extend coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee's contract.

Locked in and ready to go

Today's results:

No. 8 Michigan 87, No. 14 Maryland 69

No. 25 Princeton 62, Harvard 49

Indiana 93, Penn State 59

Nebraska 93, Rutgers 52

BYU 75, Colorado 62

Columbia 59, Brown 56

Oklahoma State 70, Kansas 56

Utah 81, Arizona 67

Fairfield 67, Sacred Heart 50

Portland 92, Gonzaga 91 (OT)

All scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

Indiana is finding confidence and winning to close the season.

WNBA news:

South Carolina is working to get three former Gamecocks home from Israel in the wake of today's military attacks there.

Ready for the weekend

College team news:

UConn and Duke will begin a three-year series next season.

Florida could be on the edge of another reboot.

Today's results

Tomorrow's game schedule

College player news:

UCLA's super-selfless seniors are the key to their success.

College coach news:

Kara Lawson doesn't care if you underestimate her.

WNBA news:

WNBA players make small concessions in their latest CBA offer.

Revenue and housing changes are part of the proposal.

Fast and furious

Upset:

Florida upended No. 19 Ole Miss, 74-67.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 84, Georgetown 52

No. 3 South Carolina 112, Missouri 71

No. 4 Texas 79, No. 23 Georgia 50

No. 5 Vanderbilt 85, No. 24 Alabama 60

No. 6 LSU 89, Tennessee 73

No. 7 Oklahoma 89, Arkansas 44

No. 9 Iowa 82, Illinois 78

No. 10 Louisville 69, Georgia Tech 50

No. 12 Duke 80, Florida State 52

No. 16 Kentucky 63, Auburn 56

No. 21 North Carolina 82, Virginia 70

Notre Dame 72, Syracuse 62

Texas A&M 68, Mississippi State 64

NC State 65, Wake Forest 56

Stanford 87, SMU 57

Clemson 70, Cal 63

All scores

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College team news:

In the transfer era, Michigan's sophomores are proving the value of staying put.

How Indiana has turned its season around.

College player news:

Izzy Besselman talks about the heart condition that ended her playing days with the Tigers.

WNBA news:

WNBA players were divided over their approach to the CBA at a heated union meeting this week.

WNBA agents asked to be "looped in" to CBA talks in a letter to the WNBPA.

Will there be a season? And other pressing Sky questions.

The regular-season wind down has begun

Upset:

Kansas toppled No. 20 Texas Tech, 68-59.

More results:

No. 8 Michigan 88, No. 13 Ohio State 86

No. 11 TCU 83, Cincinnati 70

No. 14 Maryland 79, Northwestern 57

No. 17 West Virginia 74, UCF 62

Penn State 85, USC 82

Oregon 71, Purdue 65

Oklahoma State 88, Iowa State 77

Richmond 72, Rhode Island 46

Indiana 79, Rutgers 69

BYU 66, Arizona State 61

All scores

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College team news:

Iowa is peaking at the right time, as usual.

College player news:

Will Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn Watkins be back at South Carolina next year?

A whiff

Today's results:

Utah 67, Colorado 64

Arizona 75, Houston 67

All scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

Rice has a winning streak going on.

College player news:

Why Azzi Fudd's fifth season at UConn has become her best.

The WNBA tension continues

Today's results:

No. 18 Baylor 80, Kansas State 54

No. 23 Georgia 74, Auburn 52

Grambling 84, Mississippi Valley State 59

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

With a Big Ten title clinched and a 21-game winning streak, UCLA looks ahead to March.

Tennessee is no longer a prestige college destination.

College player news:

Blanca Quinonez's path from Ecuador to UConn began at age 13.

Inside Caroline Ducharme and Azzi Fudd's friendship as their ride with the Huskies nears an end.

WNBA news:

The WNBA made enough money in 2025 for revenue sharing, players say.

The league told the player's union today that a new CBA should be agreed upon by March 10 for this season's schedule not to be affected.

The Portland Fire have hired former journalist Ben Pickman as their salary cap and strategy analyst.

Predictable AP top 25 poll (for once)

This week's AP top 25 poll has few significant changes:

 

1. UConn

2. UCLA

3. South Carolina

4. Texas

5. Vanderbilt

6. LSU

7. Oklahoma

8. Michigan

9. Iowa

10. Lousiville

11. TCU

12. Duke 

13. Ohio State

14. Maryland

15. Michigan State

16. Kentucky

17. West Virginia

18. Baylor

19. Ole Miss

20. Texas Tech

21. North Carolina

22. Minnesota

23. Georgia

24. Alabama

25. Princeton

Sunday takedown day

Upsets:

No. 13 Iowa knocked off No. 6 Michigan, 62-44.

Virginia shocked No. 8 Louisville, 74-72.

Clemson dethroned No. 9 Duke, 53-51.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 81, Providence 38

No. 2 UCLA 80, Wisconsin 60

No. 3 South Carolina 85, No. 17 Ole Miss 48

No. 4 Texas 92, Mississippi State 42

No. 5 Vanderbilt 81, No. 16 Kentucky 79

No. 7 LSU 108, Missouri 55

No. 10 Ohio State 88, USC 83

No. 11 Oklahoma 100, No. 21 Tennessee 93

No. 12 TCU 80, Iowa State 73

No. 14 Maryland 99, Purdue 66

No. 18 Michigan State 75, No. 23 Minnesota 61

No. 22 North Carolina 78, Pitt 50

No. 25 Alabama 76, Florida 71

Indiana 72, Oregon 65

Stanford 77, Florida State 61

NC State 82, Syracuse 69

Miami 69, Cal 60

Nebraska 66, Washington 65

Texas A&M 78, Arkansas 57

Notre Dame 88, SMU 63

All scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

With their win today, the Hoosiers have a clear path to the Big Ten tournament.

College player news:

How Shay Ciezki became Indiana's leader.

College coach news:

Molly Miller is excited for transfer Ruby Whitehorn.

A whisper of March

Upset:

Colorado upended No. 20 Texas Tech, 75-68.

More results:

No. 15 Baylor 74, Arizona 60

No. 19 West Virginia 72, Oklahoma State 40

Kansas 75, Kansas State 68

BYU 86, Utah 74

Arizona State 81, Houston 56

All scores

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College player news:

Washington's senior quartet reflects on their college careers ahead of senior day.

Serah Williams carries confidence into UConn's final stretch.

WNBA news:

The league's newest proposal includes housing for players.

Turn down for what

College team news:

Colorado's next era of success has begun.

Today's scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College player news:

Madina Okot is resurging for South Carolina.

Mara Braun has made a spirited comeback this season for surging Minnesota.

Former Lady Vol Ruby Whitehorn has transferred to Arizona State.

Chugging along

Upset:

Texas A&M dropped No. 21 Tennessee, 82-74.

More results:

No. 2 UCLA 82, Washington 67.....the Bruins have won 20 straight

No. 3 South Carolina 76, No. 25 Alabama 57

No. 4 Texas 93, Arkansas 62

No. 7 LSU 78, No. 17 Ole Miss 70

No. 9 Duke 83, NC State 65

No. 11 Oklahoma 71, No. 24 Georgia 67

No. 13 Iowa 83, Purdue 74

No. 22 North Carolina 66, Virginia Tech 63 (OT)

Notre Dame 78, Wake Forest 54

Oregon 80, Nebraska 76

USC 66, Wisconsin 59

Georgia Tech 84, Pitt 68

Cal 75, Florida State 62

Florida 71, Mississippi State 56

Auburn 71, Missouri 58

Miami 66, Stanford 51

Gonzaga 75, Washington State 50

Oregon State 64, Portland 54

All scores

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College team news:

Where does UCLA find its talent?

The Gamecocks are now one win away from the SEC title.

College player news:

Star freshman Jazzy Davidson was injured during the Trojan's game tonight.

College coach news:

Geno Auriemma isn't surprised at UConn's late-season struggles.

WNBA news:

Can the Sky's founding mission survive the league's success?

Churning and burning

Upsets:

No. 20 Texas Tech pounded No. 15 Baylor, 87-56.

No. 23 Minnesota took down No. 10 Ohio State, 74-61.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 83, Villanova 69

No. 12 TCU 72, Houston 50

No. 18 Michigan State 104, Northwestern 68

Iowa State 90, Arizona State 64

Kansas State 93, UCF 67

All scores

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College player news:

Chit-Chat Wright: the baller, businesswoman and much more.

Maggie Doogan's draft stock continues to rise.

WNBA news:

The league calls the player's proposal "unrealistic."

The Storm have named their new assistant coaches.

A court has sealed the complaint against Sky owner Michael Alter.

Just a dusting

Today's results:

No. 17 Ole Miss 94, No. 21 Tennessee 81

Illinois 76, Rutgers 56

Colorado 78, Arizona 70

Rice 79, South Florida 72

Cincinnati 76, BYU 67

All scores

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College team news:

Michigan has extra time to rest and prepare for their final stretch.

College player news:

Ice Brady is out for the season at UConn, after knee surgery.

Taylor McCabe's knee surgery revealed more damage than expected.

WNBA news:

The WNBPA sent the league a counter proposal.

The grind isn't easy

Today's results:

No. 13 Iowa 80, Nebraska 67

Oklahoma State 73, Utah 55

Mississippi State 75, Arkansas 66

All scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College conference news:

The SEC is the conference of coach crash outs.

College team news:

Iowa State reached the 20-win mark after a midseason slump.

College player news:

Taylor Stremlow continues to give Kate Martin vibes for the Hawkeyes.

Here's why one writer says USC's Jazzy Davidson is the best freshmen in college hoops.

College coach news:

Grambling State assistant coach Michael Pittman has passed away.

WNBA news:

Breanna Stewart has joined Fenerbahce for an upcoming Euroleague event.

Marina Mabrey admits that shoving Caitlin Clark was "going too far" last season.

The volatility of the AP top 25 poll continues

This week's AP top 25 poll:

1. UConn

2. UCLA

3. South Carolina

4. Texas

5. Vanderbilt

6. Michigan

7. LSU

8. Louisville

9. Duke

10. Ohio State

11. Oklahoma

12. TCU

13. Iowa

14. Maryland

15. Baylor

16. Kentucky

17. Ole Miss

18. Michigan State

19. West Virginia

20. Texas Tech

21. Tennessee

22. North Carolina

23. Minnesota

24. Georgia

25. Alabama

Higher stakes and bigger slips

Upsets:

Georgia stunned No. 5 Vanderbilt, 76-74.

No. 20 Maryland upended No. 8 Ohio State, 76-75.

No. 18 Kentucky stuffed No. 14 Ole Miss, 74-57.

More results:

No. 2 UCLA 92, Indiana 48

No. 4 Texas responded to their coach's critique with a 65-63 win over No. 22 Tennessee.

No. 7 Michigan 86, No. 13 Michigan State 65

No. 9 Louisville 88, Florida State 65

No. 10 Oklahoma 79, No. 23 Alabama 71

No. 11 Duke 72, No. 21 North Carolina 68

No. 12 Baylor 93, UCF 63

No. 17 TCU 59, No. 19 West Virginia 50

No. 25 Washington 51, Oregon 43

Iowa State 76, Kansas State 72

Notre Dame 79, NC State 67

Virginia 75, Stanford 69

Virginia Tech 68, Cal 58

Texas A&M 81, Auburn 63

Minnesota 83, Wisconsin 60

Syracuse 68, Clemson 64

All scores

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Bracket reveal highlights Satur-YAY

Upset:

Oklahoma State unseated No. 16 Texas Tech, 75-65.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 71, Marquette 56

No. 3 South Carolina 79, No. 6 LSU 72......and what a game it was.

No. 24 Princeton 59, Cornell 38

Arizona State 75, Arizona 69

Colorado 76, BYU 46

Purdue 72, Rutgers 57

Kansas 85, Houston 68

Fairfield 75, Quinnipiac 63

UNLV 74, Grand Canyon 65

All scores

Big game day tomorrow, including Michigan-Michigan State, Kentucky-Ole Miss and North Carolina-Duke.

College team news:

UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Vanderbilt are the top seeds in the NCAA's first bracket reveal.

College player news:

Amaya Battle is authoring a dramatic end to her college career.

Why Juju Watkins has taken a step toward her own signature shoe.

Upsets affect bubbles

Upset:

Columbia knocked off No. 24 Princeton, 70-56.

All scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

Minnesota's toughness could lead them to the NCAA Tournament.

College player news:

Joyce Edwards is still learning - and winning.

MiLaysia Fulwiley left for LSU, but South Carolina hometown support remains.

Jockeying for position

Upsets:

No. 5 Vanderbilt handled No. 4 Texas, 86-70.

No. 17 TCU ran past No. 12 Baylor, 83-67.

More results:

No. 7 Michigan 80, Northwestern 58

No. 9 Louisville 86, Wake Forest 67

No. 10 Oklahoma 81, Florida 74

No. 14 Ole Miss 80, Arkansas 57

No. 18 Kentucky 75, Texas A&M 55

No. 20 Maryland 81, Penn State 62

No. 21 North Carolina 74, SMU 42

No. 22 Tennessee 98, Missouri 53

USC 79, Indiana 73

Mississippi State 85, Georgia 71

Minnesota 84, Nebraska 67

Cal 64, Virginia 58

Virginia Tech 79, Stanford 67

Clemson 67, Georgia Tech 65 (2OT)

Syracuse 84, Pitt 51

All scores

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College coach news:

UCLA coach Cori Close is remaining cautious in the new college basketball landscape.

WNBA news:

Athletes Unlimited players share their thoughts about WNBA CBA negotiations.

All sections of the world of basketball are lit up

Today's results:

No. 1 UConn 94, Creighton 44

No. 2 UCLA 86, No. 13 Michigan State 63

No. 15 Iowa 65, No. 25 Washington 56

No. 19 West Virginia 106, UCF 56

Arizona State 71, Utah 61

Illinois 92, Wisconsin 60

Colorado 73, Houston 63

Seton Hall 70, Marquette 58

All scores

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College player news:

The veteran presence of Brooke Quarles Daniels provides leadership for the Wolverines.

College coach news:

Kim Barnes Arico is resetting Michigan's mindset after their loss to UCLA.

USA Basketball news:

USA Basketball announced the roster and coaching staff for the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico next month.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their national team debuts.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:

This year's induction finalists are Chamique Holdsclaw, Jennifer Azzi, Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and the 1996 women's national team.

WNBA news:

The Toronto Tempo are embracing a role as Canada's team.

Rickea Jackson has offered to testify against James Pearce Jr.

Contemplations

Today's results:

No. 16 Texas Tech 70, Kansas 65

BYU 83, Iowa State 69

Kansas State 70, Oklahoma State 61

Cincinnati 77, Arizona 61

All scores

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College team news:

Are the Longhorns averaging fewer fouls because of a new rule?

College player news:

For Audi Crooks, music serves as a balm, and a bond with her late father.

The Wooden Award late midseason top 20.

College coach news:

Who are the hot coaching candidates?

Always something to learn

Today's results:

No. 4 Texas 64, No. 18 Kentucky 53

No. 5 Vanderbilt 102, No. 10 Oklahoma 86

All scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College team news:

Extra time is "crucial" for the Gamecocks ahead of their showdown with LSU.

NYU set the DIII record for consecutive wins yesterday, earning their 82nd.

College player news:

Aaliyah Crump is the latest star freshman to make an impact at Texas.

Duke guards Jadyn Donovan and Emilee Skinner are out for the season with lower body injuries.

Will Indiana starter Zania Socka-Nguemen return this season?

Six former Pitt players are suing the school and coach Tony Verdi, alleging a hostile environment.

College coach news:

Dawn Staley's truth: the standard that built South Carolina.

WNBA news:

Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr. was arrested yesterday for allegedly crashing his car into WNBA forward Rickea Jackson's vehicle purposefully, and evading arrest.

Reconfiguration in the AP top 25 poll

No dropouts, but some rearranging in the AP top 25 poll this week:

 

1. UConn

2. UCLA

3. South Carolina

4. Texas

5. Vanderbilt

6. LSU

7. Michigan

8. Ohio State

9. Louisville

10. Oklahoma

11. Duke

12. Baylor

13. Michigan State

14. Ole Miss

15. Iowa

16. Texas Tech

17. TCU

18. Kentucky

19. West Virginia

20. Maryland

21. North Carolina

22. Tennessee

23. Alabama

24. Princeton

25. Washington 

Upping the ante

Upsets:

Colorado dethrones No. 14 TCU, 80-79.

Texas A&M surprised No. 21 Alabama, 72-69.

More results:

No. 2 UCLA held off No. 8 Michigan, 69-66.

No. 3 South Carolina 93. No. 19 Tennessee 50

No. 5 LSU 77, Auburn 44

No. 6 Louisville 84, Syracuse 65

No. 9 Oregon State 80, Oregon 65

No. 17 Duke 95, SMU 36

No. 24 Washington 91, Wisconsin 86 (OT)

No. 25 North Carolina 84, Wake Forest 56

NC State 82, Virginia Tech 62

Virginia 81, Notre Dame 70

USC 70, Illinois 62

Indiana 74, Purdue 59

Minnesota 63, Rutgers 52

Georgia Tech 74, Stanford 52

Florida 75, Arkansas 69

Cal 95, Pitt 80

Florida State 87, Miami 70

Georgia 85, Missouri 66

All scores

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No surprises

Today's results:

No. 1 UConn 80, Butler 48

No. 12 Michigan State 81, Penn State 70

No. 15 Baylor 67, Arizona State 64

No. 18 Texas Tech 85, Houston 61

No. 20 West Virginia 87, Arizona 68

No. 22 Maryland 78, Nebraska 60

Iowa State 79, Utah 72

Oklahoma State 81, UCF 58

Kansas State 77, BYU 52

Kansas 80, Cincinnati 71

St. John's 67, Seton Hall 61

UNLV 71, Utah State 60

Portland 53, Oregon State 50

All scores

Tomorrow's game schedule....is compacted

WNBA news:

The WNBA's new CBA proposal includes housing provisions.

Chopping it up

College team news:

NYU tied the DIII winning streak record with their 81st consecutive dub.

Missouri's winning streak has sparked postseason hopes.

UConn's front court needs more contribution.

Today's scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College player news:

Is Rori Harmon underrated? Her coach thinks so.

Madison St. Rose has expanded her arsenal to lead Princeton.

College coach news:

Jan Jensen discusses Iowa's three-game losing streak.

WNBA news:

WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike says significant work must be done for the season to start on time.

The Sky's new practice facility will be optional by late spring, their CEO says.

The closest of margins

Upsets:

No. 17 Duke held off No. 6 Louisville, 59-58.

Minnesota upended No. 10 Iowa, 91-85.

No. 21 Alabama edged No. 13 Ole Miss, 64-63.

More results:

No. 3 South Carolina 88, Mississippi State 45

No. 4 Texas 77, No. 5 LSU 64

No. 7 Vanderbilt 84, No. 16 Kentucky 83

No. 9 Ohio State 70, No. 24 Washington 60

No. 19 Tennessee 82, Georgia 77 (OT)

No. 25 North Carolina 53, Clemson 44

Notre Dame 80, Virginia Tech 70

Stanford 86, Pitt 65

Virginia 67, Miami 56

Cal 63, Georgia Tech 56

Florida 61, Auburn 53

Missouri 87, Arkansas 82

NC State 83, Florida State 55

USC 83, Northwestern 65

All scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College player news:

Joyce Edwards reached 1,000 points faster than A'ja Wilson.

Imani Berry's offseason work is benefitting the Cardinals.

How two-way play helped Azzi Fudd break out of her shooting slump.

College coach news:

Why Geno Auriemma still expects more from the Huskies.

February fireworks

Upset:

No. 22 Maryland eclipsed No. 12 Michigan State, 86-70.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 86, DePaul 40

No. 2 UCLA 86, Rutgers 46

No. 8 Michigan 88, Nebraska 76

No. 14 TCU 90, Houston 45

No. 15 Baylor 76, Cincinnati 70

No. 20 West Virginia 61, Colorado 55

Oregon 76, Illinois 73

Arizona State 74, Oklahoma State 69

Utah 67, UCF 57

Indiana 77, Wisconsin 74

Kansas 81, BYU 60

Arizona 72, Kansas State 62

All scores

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College player news:

Rori Harmon's turnover causing fuels Texas.

Sarah Strong is a mystery, while being the best player in the U.S.

College coach news:

How Vanessa Blair-Lewis built a winner at George Mason.

Quick train stop

College team news:

The Bruins are actually lions, who picked up another big win.

The climb steepens for Michigan as they prepare for the end of the season gauntlet.

Why player leadership will be UConn's driving force.

Today's scores

Tomorrow's game schedule

College player news:

Jordan Obi has emerged for Kentucky as their home stretch begins.

Better ball movement is fueling Joyce Edwards and South Carolina.

WNBA news:

Why WNBA players have a point in the CBA standoff with the league.

News from every corner

Today's results:

No. 3 South Carolina 71, Texas A&M 56

No. 13 Ole Miss 71, Auburn 45

No. 25 North Carolina 61, NC State 59

All scores

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College team news:

UConn proved this weekend that they're ready for a championship chase.

Oregon is up for another challenge vs. Illinois.

College player news:

How Azzi Fudd shed her shooting slump vs. Tennessee.

College coach news:

Mark Kellogg's consistent approach has lead to success over the years.

VCU fired longtime coach Beth O'Boyle. Assistant coach Kirk Crawford will be interim coach for the rest of the season.

High school news:

McDonald's All-American rosters were named.

WNBA news:

The league and its players union met today in "helpful talks."

Oh, that AP top 25 poll

This week's AP top 25 poll:

1. UConn

2. UCLA

3. South Carolina

4. Texas

5. LSU

6. Louisville

7. Vanderbilt

8. Michigan

9. Ohio State

10. Iowa

11. Oklahoma

12. Michigan State

13. Ole Miss

14. TCU

15. Baylor

16. Kentucky

17. Duke

18. Texas Tech

19. Tennessee

20. West Virginia

21. Alabama

22. Maryland

23. Princeton

24. Washington

25. North Carolina

For whom the ball bounces

Upsets:

No. 21 Texas Tech edged No. 12 TCU, 62-60.

No. 22 West Virginia stopped No. 14 Baylor, 70-60.

Illinois took down No. 25 Washington, 75-66.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 96, No. 15 Tennessee 66

No. 2 UCLA 88, No. 8 Iowa 65

No. 4 Texas 78, No. 10 Oklahoma 70

No. 5 Vanderbilt 82, Florida 66

No. 6 LSU 103, No. 24 Alabama 63

No. 7 Louisville 71, Cal 59

No. 9 Michigan 94, No. 13 Michigan State 91 (OT)

No. 11 Ohio State 90, Nebraska 71

No. 18 Kentucky 93, Arkansas 73

No. 20 Duke 80, Wake Forest 44

Indiana 89, Northwestern 75

Missouri 88, Mississippi State 80

Kansas State 74, Arizona State 67

Oklahoma State 88, Arizona 69

Notre Dame 78, Stanford 66

USC 71, Rutgers 39

Virginia Tech 76, Virginia 64

Syracuse 65, Miami 60

Colorado 69, Kansas 66 (OT)

All scores

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College team news:

The Hoosiers' desperate attitude lead to their first Big Ten win today.

The Gophers are building an NCAA Tournament-worthy resume.

College player news:

KK Bransford returned to the Irish from injury.

Full-throttle action

Upset:

Oregon handed No. 16 Maryland their fourth straight loss, 68-61.

More results:

No. 19 Princeton 72, Columbia 61

Iowa State 65, UCF 52

BYU 77, Utah 65

South Dakota 73, South Dakota State 54

Fairfield 60, Sacred Heart 43

UNLV 64, Colorado State 51

Gonzaga 81, Washington State 75

Oregon State 75, San Francisco 53

All scores

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College team news:

What does the Tennessee-UConn rivalry mean to women's basketball? Let Kim Caldwell tell you.

College player news:

Aaliyah Chavez and Aaliyah Crump are ready for the Red River Rivalry.

WNBA news:

Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter is being sued by a minority partner for allegedly 'self-dealing' to devalue other shares.

Reason for optimism

Upsets:

No. 17 Mississippi upended No. 5 Vanderbilt, 83-75.

Columbia shocked No. 19 Princeton, 73-67.

All scores

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College team news:

UCLA looks to refine their game against No. 8 Iowa on Sunday.

How Indiana's down year came about, and why there's reason for optimism.

WNBA and pro news:

The WNBA and WNBPA will resume talks Monday, in person.

Unrivaled set a new basketball attendance record in Philadelphia.

British elite women's basketball is at a crossroads.

Upset-ful

Upsets:

USC knocked off No. 8 Iowa, 81-69.

Mississippi State toppled No. 15 Tennessee, 77-62.

No. 24 Alabama dethroned No. 23 Georgia, 68-53.

More results:

No. 3 South Carolina 81, Auburn 51

No. 4 Texas 88, Florida 68

No. 6 LSU 92, Arkansas 70

No. 7 Louisville 84, Stanford 66

No. 9 Michigan 95, Indiana 67

No. 10 Oklahoma 85, Texas A&M 58

No. 11 Ohio State 81, Wisconsin 58

No. 12 TCU 79, Kansas 77

No. 13 Michigan State 86, Purdue 65

No. 20 Duke 74, Miami 58

Virginia 109, Wake Forest 103 (3OT)

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College team news:

Arizona State experienced a thrilling new environment in their first in-state rivalry game last night.

College player news:

How Gabriela Jaquez's breakout season and vocal leadership are powering UCLA's title hopes.

West Virginia is leaning on Kierra Wheeler's experience during Big 12 play.

College coach news:

How a lifelong passion helped Kellie Harper return to coaching.

WNBA news:

Portland Fire legend Jackie Stiles is excited for the team's return.

Aaliyah Edwards is "adulting."

Themes and dreams

Upsets:

No. 25 Washington edged No. 16 Maryland in 2OT, 83-80.

Iowa State took down No. 21 Texas Tech, 84-70.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 97, Xavier 39

No. 2 UCLA 80, Illinois 67

Oregon 74, Rutgers 53

Oklahoma State 67, BYU 51

Arizona State 68, Arizona 61

Nebraska 89, Northwestern 73

Minnesota 87, Penn State 66

Creighton 81, St. John's 51

New Mexico 68, UNLV 57

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College coach news:

Jeff Walz on what has powered Louisville's winning streak.

Syracuse coach Felisha Legette-Jack says sustaining the team's current level of success may not be possible without more money for players.

WNBA news:

The Portland Fire revealed their uniform design.

Games, stars and coaches

Upset:

Utah unseated No. 22 West Virginia, 71-64.

More results:

No. 14 Baylor 82, Houston 66

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College team news:

No. 19 Princeton and Columbia are set for a critical Ivy League showdown.

College player news:

How freshman Aaliyah Chavez is powering Oklahoma's rebirth.

Addie Deal is emerging at the right time for Iowa.

College coach news:

ASU coach Molly Miller and Arizona coach Becky Burke share one mentor.

Pro ball news:

UCLA is a one-stop shopping center for WNBA front offices.

A year-by-year history of professional WBB before the WNBA.

Some quick devastation

Today's results:

No. 6 LSU 89, Florida 60

No. 25 Washington 76, Rutgers 48

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College team news:

Iowa State is the most-watched college team this season.

College player news:

Taylor McCabe tore her ACL, and sister Peyton was also injured in Iowa's game yesterday.

Kansas State senior Tess Heal was held out of yesterday's game for an NCAA violation.

College coach news:

Kim Mulkey said the Tigers' lineup isn't set.

Interesting shifts in this week's AP top 25 poll

This week's top 25 poll:

1. UConn

2. UCLA

3. South Carolina

4. Texas

5. Vanderbilt

6. LSU

7. Louisville

8. Iowa

9. Michigan

10. Oklahoma

11. Ohio State

12. TCU

13. Michigan State

14. Baylor

15. Tennessee

16. Maryland

17. Ole Miss

18. Kentucky

19. Princeton

20. Duke

21. Texas Tech

22. West Virginia

23. Georgia

24. Alabama

25. Washington

Separating the wheat from the chaff

Today's results:

No. 2 South Carolina 103, No. 5 Vanderbilt 74

No. 3 UCLA 80, Northwestern 46

No. 7 Michigan 73, USC 67

No. 10 Iowa 91, No. 12 Ohio State 70

No. 16 Oklahoma 72, Auburn 65

No. 23 Alabama 85, Mississippi State 78

Clemson 65, Notre Dame 58

Kansas 83, Kansas State 61

North Carolina 77, Syracuse 71 (OT)

Cal 78, Stanford 71

Purdue 80, Indiana 69

Colorado 79, Oklahoma State 65

Georgia Tech 80, Florida State 69

Missouri 81, Texas A&M 70

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College team news:

The Hawkeyes are contenders again, with a different winning formula.....they have revealed their path forward after the Taylor McCabe injury.

College player news:

Why Geno Auriemma embraces chaos in freshman Blanca Quinonez.

College coach news:

Kim Barnes Arico is the winningest basketball coach in Michigan history.

WNBA news:

Breanna Stewart held up an "Abolish ICE" sign prior to today's Unrivaled game.

As the snow falls

Upset:

Georgia unseated No. 11 Kentucky, 72-67.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 92, Seton Hall 52

No. 8 Louisville 85, Boston College 56

No. 9 TCU 67, UCF 50

No. 19 Texas Tech 77, Utah 49

No. 20 Princeton 58, Brown 49

No. 21 Duke 95, Pitt 41

No. 22 West Virginia 91, BYU 77

No. 24 Nebraska 81, Illinois 75

NC State 78, Virginia 76 (OT)

Iowa State 90, Arizona 65

Oregon 89, Penn State 59

Cincinnati 66, Arizona 64

UNLV 62, Nevada 57

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College coach news:

Lindsay Gottlieb says her struggling Trojans are "right there," despite their recent losses.

A small splash

College player news:

Inside the rise of Mikayla Blakes.

Hannah Hidalgo is dominating on both ends of the court.

For Cotie McMahon, her PCOS diagnosis meant finding a new normal.

NCAA news:

The NCAA has approved jersey sponsorship patches, beginning Aug. 1.

Down they go

Upsets:

No. 16 Oklahoma knocked off No. 2 South Carolina in OT, 94-82.

No. 17 Tennessee upended No. 11 Kentucky, 60-58.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 83, Georgetown 42

No. 5 Vanderbilt 81, Auburn 53

No. 6 LSU 98, Texas A&M 54

No. 7 Michigan 94, Rutgers 60

No. 10 Iowa 85, No. 15 Maryland 78 (OT)

No. 12 Ohio State 81, Indiana 67

No. 13 Michigan State 74, USC 6 8

No. 18 Ole Miss 82, Missouri 61

Notre Dame 74, Miami 66

Virginia Tech 71, Clemson 68

Virginia 84, Pitt 46

Georgia 76, Arkansas 66

North Carolina 54, Georgia Tech 46

Oregon State 92, Gonzaga 87 (OT)

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College team news:

Some SEC teams are playing during their byes, but Texas isn't one of them.

College player news:

Hannah Hidalgo broke two more records tonight.

The latest on ACL tears in female players.

College coach news:

Kim Barnes Arico's return to New Jersey this week was bittersweet without her dad.

Shea Ralph is excited for her Storrs return as the Commodores and Huskies schedule a series.

Stephanie Norman's leadership and experience have helped Arizona State to their hot start.

The competition is fierce

Upsets:

BYU toppled No. 19 Texas Tech, 73-61.

Wisconsin outlasted No. 24 Nebraska, 63-60.

More results:

No. 3 UCLA 96, Purdue 48

No. 14 Baylor 73, UCF 48

No. 22 West Virginia 53, Arizona State 43

No. 25 Washington 81, Penn State 65

Iowa State 93, Cincinnati 68

Minnesota 65, Oregon 60

Kansas State 69, Houston 65

UNLV 78, Air Force 47

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College team news:

UCLA's case for a top seed over UConn.

College player news:

Audi Crooks is the force that fans struggle to discuss.

College coach news:

More details have been released about Susan Walvius' new contract and role with South Carolina.

WNBA news:

Despite there being no CBA as of yet, the league dropped their 2026 schedule today.

Talks are currently frozen.

Angel Reese has a role in a new Netflix series.

Milestones

Upset:

No. 12 Ohio State unseated No. 9 TCU, 71-69.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 85, Notre Dame 47

No. 5 Vanderbilt 72, No. 7 Michigan 69

No. 20 Princeton 82, Harvard 79 (OT)

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College player news:

Sophomore Sarah Strong became the third-fastest at UConn to notch 1,000 career points.

Texas freshman Aaliyah Crump focused on her return, and not her redshirt.

It's clear that in Jada Richard, Kim Mulkey has found her point guard.

College coach news:

Columbia assistant coach Kizmahr Grell on sisterhood and consistency.

Iowa State, Notre Dame out, Duke and West Virginia into AP top 25 poll

This week's AP top 25 poll:

1. UConn

2. South Carolina

3. UCLA

4. Texas

5. Vanderbilt

6. LSU

7. Michigan

8. Louisville

9. TCU

10. Iowa

11. Kentucky

12. Ohio State

13. Michigan State

14. Baylor

15. Maryland

16. Oklahoma

17. Tennessee

18. Ole Miss

19. Texas Tech

20. Princeton

21. Duke

22. West Virginia

23. Alabama

24. Nebraska

25. Washington

Another upsetting Sunday

Upsets:

Mississippi State stopped No. 7 Kentucky, 71-59.

Georgia dominated No. 16 Ole Miss, 82-59.

Oklahoma State dismantled No. 19 Iowa State, 86-58.

More results:

No. 2 South Carolina 90, Coppin State 48

No. 3 UCLA 97, No. 12 Maryland 67

No. 4 Texas 80, Texas A&M 35

No. 6 LSU 91, No. 13 Oklahoma 72

No. 9 Louisville 88, NC State 80 (OT)

No. 11 Iowa 75, No. 15 Michigan State 58

No. 20 Tennessee 70, No. 21 Alabama 59

No. 25 Illinois 74, Northwestern 71

North Carolina 82, Florida State 55

Washington 67, Minnesota 54

Duke 93, Georgia Tech 46

Wisconsin 94, Oregon 92 (2OT)

USC 83, Purdue 57

Syracuse 69, Stanford 58

Florida 89, Missouri 71

UCF 74, Colorado 68

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College team news:

UNLV is comfortable with having competition for the Mountain West title.

College coach news:

Krista Gerlich is looking for a strong response from Texas Tech after they incurred their first loss.

Another unbeaten team falls

Upset:

Kansas State handed No. 17 Texas Tech their first loss of the season, 65-59.

More results:

No. 10 TCU 78, Arizona 62

No. 18 Baylor 69, BYU 58

No. 22 Princeton 69, Dartmouth 41

Utah 71, Houston 61

Arizona State 67, Kansas 51

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College team news:

Ahead of their showdown with Maryland, UCLA is on guard against complacency.

Lehigh had to forfeit today's game due to lack of healthy players.

College player news:

Is Jaloni Cambridge the next Kelsey Mitchell?

College coach news:

Krista Gerlich has restored championship roots at Texas Tech.

How a tweet turned into a road game against Coppin State for South Carolina.

Keeping it brief

College team news:

A young Maryland squad is making the most of its trip to LA.

Why Texas' disruptive defense wasn't enough against South Carolina.

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WNBA news:

The WNBA is exploring buying back a 16 percent stake that they sold in 2022.

A blistering evening

Upset:

Auburn toppled No. 21 Alabama, 58-54.

More results:

No. 1 UConn 99, Villanova 60

No. 2 South Carolina 68, No. 4 Texas 65

No. 5 Vanderbilt 89, Mississippi State 84

No. 7 Kentucky 94, Florida 89

No. 8 Michigan 85, No. 25 Illinois 69

No. 9 Louisville 79, No. 23 Notre Dame 66

No. 11 Iowa 74, Oregon 66

No. 12 Maryland 62, USC 55

No. 15 Michigan State 73, No. 20 Nebraska 71

Syracuse 90, Cal 87 (3OT)

Stanford 77, Boston College 52

NC State 95, Wake Forest 77

North Carolina 73, Miami 62

Missouri 94, Arkansas 69

Duke 65, Virginia 58

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College team news:

UCLA is dominating Big Ten play.

Iowa State is approaching rock bottom.

College coach news:

Michele Woods-Baxter is enjoying her role as interim South Florida coach.