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William & Mary during pregame introductions at the Moody Center prior to its NCAA Tournament game against Texas. (Photo credit: William & Mary Athletics)

What’s next for William & Mary after a memorable NCAA Tournament experience

By Rob Knox / March 25, 2025

Bella Nascimento: ‘This whole week was hectic and exciting’

Graphic with photo of USC guard JuJu Watkins during shoot around, looking toward the left. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White text on orange background reads "JuJu Watkins done for the season"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant talks No Offseason, JuJu Watkins injury and more

By The IX Basketball / March 25, 2025

Merchant: ‘There’s still a lot of match-ups to be really excited about’

Gakdeng and Ustby jump and extend their arms over JJ Quinerly's shot attempt. Ustby nearly has her fingertips on the ball as it leaves Quinerly's hands.

North Carolina turns defense into statement win over West Virginia

By Lauren Rouse / March 25, 2025

Banghart: ‘I was tired of hearing about their defense’

LSU's Mikaylah Williams takes a pull-up jumper against Florida State.

How LSU’s second-half blitz stifled Florida State, lifted Tigers to their third consecutive Sweet 16

By Wilton Jackson / March 25, 2025

Flau’Jae Johnson: ‘We were just grooving’

Maryland's Sarah Te-Biasu celebrates after a moment. (Photo credit: University of Maryland Athletics)

Maryland overcomes Sarah Ashlee Barker’s 45 points to outlast Alabama in double overtime classic

By Rob Knox / March 25, 2025

The Terps advance to the Sweet 16

In five seasons in Storrs, Paige Bueckers ushered in a new era of college basketball

By Tee Baker / March 25, 2025

Auriemma: ‘Paige is the poster child for how it’s supposed to be’

USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb talks to her team in a huddle.

USC rallies for JuJu Watkins in emotional final night at Galen Center

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 25, 2025

Gottlieb: ‘I think we showed what kind of team we are’

Indiana Fever wing Sophie Cunningham

Sophie Cunningham and Brianna Turner make new Indiana Fever playing style clearer

By Tony East / March 24, 2025

Cunningham: ‘We just have a squad, and our depth is amazing. I’m just excited’

UCLA forward Timea Gardiner talks to her teammates in the huddle during a game.

Gardiner brings her deep NCAA experience to UCLA

By Michelle Smith / March 24, 2025

Gardiner’s play and leadership off the bench is key to Bruins’ success as they get deeper into the NCAA Tournament

UCLA players celebrating after a win

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Approaching Sweet 16 territory

By The IX Basketball / March 24, 2025

Walter: ‘Playing Ole Miss is like trying to find your way out of a brick house’