Big Ten

UCLA Bruins forward Janiah Barker (0) shoots against LSU Lady Tigers forward Sa'Myah Smith (5) during the first half of a Elite 8 NCAA Tournament basketball game at Spokane Arena.

Janiah Barker is the X-Factor for UCLA

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / April 2, 2025

The junior wing has added a different look to the Bruins

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

Depth powers UCLA Final Four run

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 30, 2025

The Bruins showcased their ability to withstand a off-game from their star

USC Trojans guard Kennedy Smith shoots the basketball over a defender

Freshmen power USC to Elite Eight without JuJu Watkins

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 30, 2025

Trojans freshmen shined on the national stage

USC's Kennedy Smith runs with UCLA's Kiki Rice as Rice dribbles the ball with her left hand. Rice has her right elbow up as Smith stays on her right hip.

Why Kennedy Smith is such a versatile threat for USC

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 29, 2025

The Trojans wing has been among the most impactful freshmen in the country

Lauren Betts (51) has been the leading scorer and rebounder for UCLA during the 2024-25 season.

How Lauren Betts became a championship-level player for UCLA

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / March 29, 2025

McPhee-McCuin: ‘She is everything as advertised’

South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley drives to the rim as Maryland forward Allie Kubek slides her feet to try to contain her and guard Kaylene Smikle reaches toward Fulwiley from the perimeter.

Takeaways: MiLaysia Fulwiley helps South Carolina avoid Sweet 16 upset

By Hunter Cruse / March 29, 2025

Dawn Staley: ‘MiLaysia just wants to win’

The South Carolina bench celebrates a made shot. The Gamecocks will be one of six SEC teams in the Sweet 16.

SEC notebook: Elite Eight, Final Four on the line for final six SEC teams

By Wilton Jackson / March 27, 2025

Texas faces off against Tennessee in an all-SEC Sweet 16 matchup

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

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

Photo of Oklahoma coach Jenny Baranczyk pointing to direct her team.

‘Respect and love’: Oklahoma’s Jennie Baranczyk prepares for second-round Iowa matchup

By Kathleen Gier / March 24, 2025

The former Hawkeye embraces her connection, but downplays the rivalry angle