Mid-Majors

Fordham graduate student forward Irene Murua’s eyes focus on the hoop as she prepares to shoot a free throw.

Irene Murua is making a measurable impact in her sole season at Fordham

By Natalie Heavren / March 5, 2025

Bridgette Mitchell: ‘All of the things that she’s been able to do on the court has made us better’

James Madison's Peyton Williams brings the ball up the floor in a game against Ball State. (Photo credit: James Madison Athletics)

Back from injury, Peyton McDaniel is leading James Madison in a season for the ages

By Rob Knox / March 5, 2025

McDaniel: ‘This team is still really hungry to accomplish the biggest goal’

Coach Dawn Thornton during a timeout in a game against Oakwood during an exhibition on Nov. 4, 2025. (Photo credit: Alabama A&M Athletics)

How Dawn Thornton’s 20-20 vision helped Alabama A&M enjoy the view from ‘The Hill’

By Rob Knox / March 5, 2025

Thornton: ‘I knew this team would be special’

Kamie Ethridge celebrates with her players after knocking No. 3 ranked Utah out of the Pac-12 Tournament on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Photo Credit: Powers Imagery

All Cougars and Beavers must do is win

By Michelle Smith / March 5, 2025

Washington State and Oregon State are living in the land of a one-bid league and there is no option but to win the WCC Tournament to move on

Richmond players on the bench yell and clap their hands in celebration.

What to watch for in the 2025 Atlantic 10 Tournament

By Natalie Heavren / March 5, 2025

Aaron Roussell: ‘Everybody’s got the same dream right now’

Canisius' sophomore forward Shariah Gailes (in yellow) looks toward the basket to pass the basketball. (Photo credit: Joe Lehrman).

As Canisius eyes long-term progress, it’s on the verge of a MAAC Tournament berth

By Ben Yeargin / March 5, 2025

Tiffany Swoffard: ‘While everyone else is talking about getting to Atlantic City, we’re talking about how we build a championship-caliber program’

USC's JuJu Watkins flashes a 3-point sign with her right hand. The text "Monday musings & WBCK champs" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Monday musings and conference champions

By The Next / March 3, 2025

Breaking down a coin flip for the ages and mid-major teams to watch

Princeton players on the bench rise to their feet and several clap their hands in response to a play during a game against Harvard. Head coach Carla Berube walks down the sideline, looking over her shoulder at the action on the court.

‘This felt entirely complete’: How a young Princeton team has become elite again

By Jenn Hatfield / March 2, 2025

Princeton won’t be the No. 1 seed in the Ivy League Tournament, but the Tigers remain a postseason threat

Conference title check-ins: Final days of regular season

By Emily Adler / March 2, 2025

Assessing the regular season conference winners and tournament brackets across high- and mid-majors

UNCG senior guard Jayde Gamble drives past a defender in a game against Western Carolina on Feb. 22. (Photo credit: Carlos Morales, UNCG Athletics)

Jayde Gamble’s leadership has helped UNC Greensboro reach SoCon summit during historic season

By Rob Knox / March 2, 2025

Gamble: ‘Sometimes, being different means pushing people beyond their comfort zones.’