SEC

A tale of two states: LSU heads to Final Four

By Gabriella Lewis / March 27, 2023

“Texas, I’m coming home, baby!”

Players fight over possession of the ball in Virginia Tech’s 73-64 win over Tennessee at the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, March 25, 2023, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. (Photo credit: Lydia Ely)

Tennessee ends its season as it began, tumultuously

By Gabriella Lewis / March 26, 2023

Vols harkened back to their November mistakes

Brea Beal dominates on both ends against UCLA during Sweet 16 matchup at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 25, 2023 (Photo credit: South Carolina WBB Twitter).

In UCLA romp, South Carolina and Brea Beal assert defense and fix mistakes

By Gabriella Lewis / March 26, 2023

SEC takes “defense wins championships” to heart

Louisville guard Hailey Van Lith shoots a left-handed layup as Mississippi defenders fail to contest.

Lost and found: Louisville finds identity, Mississippi struggles with it in Sweet 16

By Kiri Oler / March 25, 2023

Mississippi’s dominant defense faltered against a Louisville team clicking at the right time

Alexis Morris celebrates after LSU's Sweet 16 win over Utah.

‘Put the team on your back’: How Alexis Morris lifted LSU to the Elite Eight

By Gabriella Lewis / March 25, 2023

Nearing the end of a tumultuous career, Morris is now the leader in LSU’s locker room

South Carolina star Aliyah Boston addresses media in locker room ahead of UCLA matchup at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. on March 24, 2023. (Photo credit: Gabriella Lewis)

South Carolina reflects on newbie nerves but stays confident as united team

By Gabriella Lewis / March 24, 2023

“Freshies” bring confidence to undefeated Gamecocks

For Madison Scott, Mississippi’s run was always the plan

By Gabriella Lewis / March 24, 2023

‘This is Madi’s program’

What to expect from the four SEC teams in the Sweet 16

By Gabriella Lewis / March 23, 2023

Stiff tests for Tennessee, South Carolina, Mississippi and LSU

Mississippi State Guard Anastasia Hayes shoots a layup during the 2023 Women’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Second Round Game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana.

‘Talk to me nice’: Sam Purcell, Mississippi State defy odds with bittersweet tournament run 

By Gabriella Lewis / March 22, 2023

Inside an unexpected NCAA tournament run

How Coach Yo and Mississippi made history

By Gabriella Lewis / March 20, 2023

‘This is our win. Play to win’