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Washington Mystics general manager Mike Thibault, Thomas Penson Jr. and Thomas Penson stand beside a framed jersey honoring Nikki McCray-Penson, the Pensons' late mother and wife.

Remembering women’s basketball Hall-of-Famer Nikki McCray-Penson

By Vishakya Deshpande / July 7, 2023

The women’s basketball community mourns the loss of McCray-Penson

Rutgers guard Kaylene Smikle stands alone, holding the ball at shoulder height and preparing to shoot.

State of the Program: Coquese Washington excited about Year 2 at Rutgers

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / June 10, 2023

Rutgers hopes that four new players elevate the program in 2023-24

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Coquese Washington has Rutgers women’s basketball on the right track 

By The Next / June 6, 2023

Howard and Coquese Washington talk all things Rutgers plus Year 1 in the books

Illinois junior guard Genesis Bryant shoots a 3-pointer and holds her follow-through as the bench starts to celebrate behind her.

Big Ten Tournament notebook: Day 2 live from Minneapolis

By Terry Horstman / March 3, 2023

High drama on and off the court in Minnesota

Big Ten Tournament notebook: Day 1 live from Minneapolis

By Terry Horstman / March 2, 2023

How Penn State, Rutgers advanced

Iowa junior guard Caitlin Guard vs. Penn State

Big Ten Tournament: Five things to watch

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 1, 2023

From Indiana to Northwestern, everyone has something to play for

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Coquese Washington, a WNBA veteran and trailblazer, talks Rutgers program 

By The Next / August 31, 2022

The two discuss what it means to take over from a legend — in this case C. Vivian Stringer — along with the all-star staff coach Washington has assembled

Nikki McCray-Penson gives direction on the sidelines during her time as Mississippi State head coach

Tasha Pointer and Nikki McCray-Penson join Rutgers as assistant coaches

By Gabriela Carroll / July 28, 2022

Coquese Washington continues building out her new Rutgers staff with the additions of Rutgers alum Pointer and former teammate McCray-Penson

Atlanta Dream center Kia Vaughn (7) shoots against Washington Mystics forward Elizabeth Williams (1) during a game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘The ultimate pro’: Inside Kia Vaughn’s prolific, beloved 14-year career

By Gabriella Lewis / July 9, 2022

‘It’s a big, big possibility that this is my last go-around’

Indiana Fever combo guard Kelsey Mitchell holds the ball with both hands while her legs are pulled up in midair, as two Washington Mystics defenders stand watching behind her

Daily Briefing — May 25, 2022: Another L for Liberty

By Emily Adler / May 25, 2022

Mabrey Dallas is taking another step forward?