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Fresh off Allie Ziebell’s historic performance, No. 1 UConn looks to trounce wounded No. 15 Tennessee
No. 1 UConn (22-0, 12-0 Big East) missed their first 10 3-point attempts Wednesday night and only led Xavier (10-11, 3-9 Big East) by five after the first quarter. While the Huskies will have to play better in order to dominate better opponents in the future, No. 15 Tennessee may not be a team to […]
Despite inconsistencies, Vinyl might be perfectly suited to send Laces to a second loss
Season 2 of Unrivaled has been the same song and dance for Vinyl. Once again, the only thing consistent about the club has been inconsistency, and that inconsistency has resulted in mostly underwhelming results. At 2-5, both their wins were earned rather convincingly, while their losses have ranged from competitive to trending toward uncompetitive. Vinyl […]
Marina Mabrey dazzles with record-setting scoring show as Unrivaled makes history in Philadelphia
Often, what matters regarding a game is the result. Other times, someone plays so sensationally that their individual performance becomes the story. And every so often, a game’s mere existence becomes the spectacle. On Friday, we witnessed a perfect symphony of all three at Philly is Unrivaled. Marina Mabrey scored 47 points, setting a new […]
Nneka Ogwumike, Kelsey Plum and Napheesa Collier are set to attend a face-to-face WNBA CBA meeting in New York
The frozen collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations between the WNBA and WNBPA might begin to thaw on Monday. On Feb. 2, representatives from the league and union are scheduled to hold a face-to-face meeting in New York. On the players’ side, among those expected to attend are WNBPA executive committee members Nneka Ogwumike (president), Kelsey […]
It should be no surprise that WNBA players are not hesitating to speak out against ICE
Anyone who knows the history of women’s sports fully grasps the idea that the personal is, indeed, political. It’s because women in sports, much like women in society, have always had to struggle for basic rights, dignity and legitimacy. Therefore, it has become an obligation for women in sports to call out injustice as they […]
Look for hometown gals Natasha Cloud and Kahleah Copper to show out when Philly is Unrivaled
The last time major women’s professional basketball was played in Philadelphia, local gal Dawn Staley was in the spotlight. The now-legendary head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks was the point guard of her hometown Philadelphia Rage, one of the eight original ABL franchises that played just over two seasons, first in Richmond and then […]
Iowa State and Audi Crooks are on a winning streak, USC fights on with a big upset and more women’s college hoops happenings
We’re in the midst of the loaded late-January women’s college basketball calendar, where the depths of conference play, combined with some deep cold, can lead to some chaotic outcomes. Thursday night, that was epitomized by the triple-overtime affair between unranked ACC foes Virginia and Wake Forest, with the Cavaliers prevailing 109-103 after 55 minutes. Virginia […]
Where would these SEC squads be without their under-the-radar sophomore standouts?
On Monday night, No. 6 LSU won their fifth-straight game, eventually pulling away from visiting Florida for the 89-60 victory. Jada Richard led LSU with 20 points, with her 12 third-quarter points helping the Tigers finally separate from the Gators. A starter in 20 of 21 games, Richard’s emergence as a trusted point guard has […]
Are the WNBA and WNBPA getting any closer to agreeing to a new CBA?
Until the WNBA and WNBPA agree to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), there will be plenty of explanations from both sides on why an agreement has yet to be reached. The fact is, the prior CBA ended on Oct. 31, 2025—and we are nearing February 2026 without a new deal. This extended stalemate is […]
Among unknowns, the Portland Fire look to establish an identity with official uniform unveiling
They have a head coach (and an awesome assistant coach). They have a schedule. And they now have jerseys. No, the Portland Fire, the WNBA’s 15th franchise set to debut in the (theoretical) 2026 WNBA season, still do not have a single player on their roster, but the expansion team is doing its best to […]
Unrivaled midseason awards: Along with Rose’s Chelsea Gray, who else is worthy of honors?
We’re halfway through Season 2 of Unrivaled. At 6-1 with a +58 point differential, Laces are the top team in the league, ahead of second-place and 5-2 Mist. Phantom, Breeze and Rose sport matching 4-3 marks, although the Ghost Gang has the second-best point differential in the league with a +40 scoring margin. Vinyl and […]
A EuroLeague Women play-in spot is on the line when Famila Schio and USK Praha face off
Just two more weeks of EuroLeague Women group play remain, and this is when the competition’s regular season reaches its peak. There are still six play-in berths up for grabs (two in Group E and three in Group F), but with such little time remaining to earn then, every team that’s still in the hunt […]
Coming off the best season in program history, No. 12 TCU is still underrated this season—and here’s why
No. 12 TCU, a program that had back-to-back single digit win seasons just three years ago, has been one of the quickest rising programs in women’s college basketball. Last year’s 34-4 record and hard-fought Elite Eight campaign earned them a spot amongst the countries top teams, but there was one looming issue: roster turnover. The […]
With win No. 6, Laces further establish themselves as the club to beat in Unrivaled
Monday night’s Unrivaled action gave us the return of Skylar Diggins, a complete game from Hive and Laces becoming the first club to reach six wins. Both games came down to the wire, highlighting the parity and intensity this league offers regularly. However, it seems that Laces are beginning to separate themselves from the rest […]
AP Top 25 poll discussion: The SEC scores a record 10 ranked teams, including five in the top 10
Since the calendar turned to 2026, women’s college basketball fans have been treated to more frequent upsets. But the unexpected results have not done much to alter season-long expectations. No. 1 UConn, the nation’s last standing undefeated team, remains elite, and so does the SEC, with a record 10 teams grabbing a spot in the […]
Why league-best Laces could be vulnerable to a second Unrivaled loss against Breeze
Week 3 of Unrivaled wraps with games between two of the league’s lowlights and two of the league’s highlights. First, Lunar Owls and Hive will try to not be the league’s lone one-win club after the two 1-5 squads meet for the first time this season (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV). After that, the real action […]
No. 2 South Carolina halts No. 5 Vanderbilt’s undefeated season with an all-round rout
And then there was one. No. 5 Vanderbilt fell from the ranks of the undefeated on Sunday afternoon, leaving No. 1 UConn as Division I women’s college basketball’s lone unbeaten. No. 2 South Carolina issued a loud response to their overtime loss to No. 16 Oklahoma by sending the Commodores to their first defeat of […]
Breanna Stewart uses the Unrivaled stage to condemn ICE shootings
While Unrivaled had an afternoon double header on their schedule on Sunday, it was far from business as usual, After federal immigration officers have killed two people in Minneapolis during recent protests against ICE’s occupation in the state, Mist superstar Breanna Stewart felt compelled to make a statement, holding up a “Abolish ICE” sign during […]
No. 10 Iowa is off to their best start in 30 years thanks to the all-round excellence of Hannah Stuelke
It’s been quite a week for Hannah Stuelke. The Iowa senior was named the AP National Player of the Week, United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Player of the Week and Big Ten Player of the Week. On Sunday, she again showed why she was worthy of such honors as No. 10 Iowa took on […]
Three reasons why No. 5 Vanderbilt will stay undefeated against No. 2 South Carolina—and one reason why they won’t
They’re 20-0. They’re one of two undefeated teams in Division I women’s college basketball. They’ve got a top-10 win. But until they take down one of the SEC’s traditional titans, skepticism will surround No. 5 Vanderbilt. Are the Commodores are “good story” or are they a great team? Sunday afternoon, they can certify their status […]
What does Rose need to do to snap their three-game Unrivaled skid against Phantom?
After opening the season with three-straight wins, Rose, Unrivaled’s defending champions, have dropped three-straight games. What’s the deal? Was their opening stretch of wins, earned in evermore improbable fashion, the real Rose? Or, has their current skid exposed the team’s true vulnerabilities? There was reason to be skeptical about Rose as they reeled off three-straight […]
Isi Ozzy-Momodu’s play has been encouraging, even though No. 15 Maryland remains a step below title contenders
If the writing wasn’t already on the wall that now-No. 15 Maryland isn’t destined to end their 20-year championship drought this season, their 97-67 loss to No. 3 UCLA last Sunday screamed that they are once again a step below the ultra-elite teams of women’s college basketball. Frustratingly, that has been the story for the […]
Dominique Malonga dunked! And Paige Bueckers leads Breeze to a clutch Unrivaled win
Yep, Dominique Malonga dunked! The 20-year-old French phenom’s first Unrivaled slam, and the second in league history behind one from Brittney Griner last season, is the headliner from Saturday night’s action. About halfway through the first quarter, Rickea Jackon recovered a defensive rebound, saw Malonga behind the defense and Dom then did the deed, electrifying […]
No longer Loser Owls, can Lunar Owls maintain a winning mentality in Unrivaled?
They’re no longer Loser Owls, as Unrivaled’s last winless team claimed their first victory of the season on Monday. Was the win a temporary upswing for Lunar Owls, or have they begun to discover a sustainable, winning formula? As in all of Lunar Owls’ games, the club’s production was powered by the tandem of Marina […]
ZVVZ USK Praha and Beretta Famila Schio strengthen their play-in resumes with EuroLeague Women wins
Defending EuroLeague Women champions ZVVZ USK Praha continued their play-in push, defeating Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring 74-61 and reasserting themselves in a highly competitive Group E. On Gameday 9, Praha showed how dangerous they are when they’re hitting their jumpshots, but their Gameday 10 win proved that they’re just as adept on the defensive end of […]
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