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West Virginia guard Jayla Hemingway slides her feet on the perimeter to defend a drive by Iowa guard Caitlin Clark.

How West Virginia’s ‘tremendous and special’ defense nearly knocked off Iowa in the NCAA Tournament

By Jenn Hatfield / March 26, 2024

Mark Kellogg, the Mountaineers’ third coach in three years, nearly led the program to the Sweet 16

Paige Bueckers drives to the basket

Paige Bueckers is making up for lost time

By Tee Baker / March 26, 2024

‘We have the best player in America’

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark fist-pumps and shouts on the court

Seven Big Ten teams began, just two remain in the NCAA Tournament

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 26, 2024

The Hawkeyes and Hoosiers are headed to the Sweet 16

UCLA's starting lineup huddles with Coach Cori Close ahead of the team's matchup against Creighton.

Sights and sounds from NCAA Tournament at Pauley Pavilion

By Cameron Ruby / March 26, 2024

Young talent powers UCLA to the Sweet 16 (and the Big Ten) 

Geno Auriemma and Tomekia Reed share words following UConn's win over Jackson State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Despite NCAA Tournament losses, Jackson State, Norfolk State continue growing HBCU awareness and respect

By Rob Knox / March 25, 2024

Tomekia Reed: ‘A lot of times, it’s overlooked. What we do, we’re doing the same thing with less’

Junior forward Kiki Iriafen places Stanford's nameplate on the bracket after scoring 41 points to lead the Cardinal to an 87-81 overtime win over Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif. (Photo courtesy of Stanford Athletics)

This time, Stanford survives NCAA Tournament second-round scare to advance out of Maples

By Michelle Smith / March 25, 2024

35 games into the season and headed to the Sweet 16 in Portland, Stanford are still learning about themselves

USC's India Otto drives to the basket for a layup

India Otto grabs the spotlight following USC’s opening-round win

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 25, 2024

The senior captain is the longest-tenured player on the roster

Holy Cross fans wearing purple in the stands

Holy Cross holds heads high after gritty NCAA Tournament showing

By Angie Holmes / March 25, 2024

The 16-seed won its play-in game and challenged No. 1 Iowa

Tennessee forward Rickea Jackson drives to the basket. The photo is overlayed over Locked on WBB branding and title "SEC Action in the Big Dance"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: SEC action in the Big Dance

By The Next / March 25, 2024

How is the conference faring in March Madness?

Vols head coach Kellie Harper and forward Jillian Hollingshead high five

NC State vs. Tennessee is a reluctant battle of old friends Wes Moore, Kellie and Jon Harper

By Gabriella Lewis / March 25, 2024

‘We’ve avoided playing each other in the regular season’