Mid-Majors

Columbia guard Abbey Hsu holds her follow-through after a shot. Princeton guard Skye Belker turns her back to Hsu to box her out.

Who will win Ivy League Player and Rookie of the Year this season?

By Jenn Hatfield / February 21, 2024

Let’s list the top contenders — and consult the historical record

Lex Therien smiles and shakes hands with a teammate

Patriot League notebook: Loyola grabs a share of first, Army on the march 

By Todd Goclowski / February 20, 2024

Can Lex Therien and Loyola make a championship run?

Columbia guard Abbey Hsu walks onto the court and low-fives her teammates. They each tap one hand against their forehead in a preview of Hsu's pregame handshake.

How Abbey Hsu became Columbia basketball’s all-time leading scorer

By Jenn Hatfield / February 17, 2024

‘Just a great person to break a record’

Graphic with photo of Richmond head coach Aaron Roussell on the sidelines during a game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Text below reads "Along Came the Spiders". Headshots of guest Aaron Roussell and host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Aaron Roussell, Richmond Spiders aim to conquer Atlantic 10

By The Next / February 13, 2024

‘If we didn’t have as many experienced kids as we have, we couldn’t do some of the things that we’re doing’

C. Vivian Stringer talks to the Cheyney Lady Wolves during a timeout.

Everybody needs to know about Cheyney State

By Rob Knox / February 13, 2024

Under legendary coach C. Vivian Stringer, Cheyney State remains the only HBCU to appear in a NCAA championship game. This is the 1982 team’s story

Penn guard Mataya Gayle extends her left arm to shoot a layup as a Columbia defender arrives too late to contest.

‘She thinks this is cool’: Penn rookie Mataya Gayle is playing fearlessly

By Jenn Hatfield / February 9, 2024

The frontrunner for Ivy League Rookie of the Year has risen to the occasion against top opponents

Graphic with photo of Kahleah Copper (2) dribbling while being defended by Shakira Austin (0) during a game between the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics. Text below reads "Kah on the move; Meet Meghan". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Meghan Andersen and host Howard Megdal at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Kahleah Copper is headed to Phoenix Mercury; Meghan Andersen is elite

By The Next / February 6, 2024

What’s a Tuesday without a blockbuster WNBA trade and a rising star in Fairfield?

George Washington's Nya Lok shoots over a Loyola Chicago defender.

Non-Division I transfers are making their mark in the A-10 this season

By Natalie Heavren / February 3, 2024

The transfer portal era extends further than the Division I ranks

Jackie Stiles: The original Midwest phenom

By Angie Holmes / January 30, 2024

Missouri State legend offers Caitlin Clark advice as she closes in on scoring mark

Near center court, Columbia guards Fliss and Kitty Henderson jump in the air facing each other and bump chests.

For Columbia’s Kitty and Fliss Henderson, sisterhood — and toughness — travels

By Jenn Hatfield / January 25, 2024

‘[She’s] kind of like a piece of home’