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Sports Illustrated’s 2025–26 Women’s College Basketball All-Americans

Dominant runs in March Madness solidified these players’ places on the end-of-season list.

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This year, one word is echoing through women’s March Madness: joy

Whether in the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat, coaches and players at this NCAA women’s tournament have found the fun in basketball again

The Guardian - US

Hannah Hidalgo, the Ultimate Disrupter, Is Stealing Dreams This March Madness

Vanderbilt simply couldn’t keep up with the junior guard, who had a triple-double in Notre Dame’s upset win to send her team to the Elite Eight in the women’s NCAA tournament.

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Women’s March Madness Sweet 16: Live Updates, Scores From Friday’s Games

Follow the Sweet 16 with Sports Illustrated analysis, updates, highlights and more throughout Friday’s four games.

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March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Women’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Who could surprise as the tournament nears its halfway point?

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Hannah Hidalgo vs. Mikayla Blakes Is a March Madness Treat Worth Savoring

Though neither No. 6 Notre Dame nor No. 2 Vanderbilt seems like it’ll be a national champion this year, this type of matchup shows women’s basketball just keeps getting better.

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Ranking Every Women’s March Madness Sweet 16 Game

Virginia slipped through from the First Four, but the powerhouses still remain in the bracket. How does that set the stage for the eight regional matchups?

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Reseeding the Sweet 16: Ranking Every Team Left in Women’s March Madness

After some surprise upsets in the women's NCAA tournament, here's how the remaining 16 teams measure up.

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March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Women’s NCAA Tournament Round of 64

Here are some surprise developments to look out for on Friday and Saturday.

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March Madness 2026 women’s predictions: can anyone thwart a UConn repeat?

Can anyone derail the Connecticut juggernaut? Our contributors pick the winners, sleepers and upsets for this year’s women’s NCAA Tournament

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Ranking the 68 Best Women’s Basketball Players in the March Madness Field

From impressive freshmen to top 2026 WNBA draft prospects, this year’s NCAA tournament will have highlight-worthy talent.

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‘Everyone in Nashville is a Vandy fan’: how Shea Ralph sparked a women’s basketball revival in Music City

Shaped by two coaching legends in Pat Summitt and Geno Auriemma, Ralph has Vanderbilt poised to make an NCAA Tournament run

The Guardian - US

Top Women’s Teams With the Clearest Paths to the Final Four

Not all No. 1 seeds are created equal—ranking each top team's road to Phoenix.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking All 32 First-Round Games of the Women’s NCAA Tournament

There is no shortage of intriguing matchups on deck.

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Biggest Takeaways From Women’s NCAA Tournament Bracket

Which No. 1 seed has the toughest path to the Final Four? Could we see a first-round upset?

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Women’s Tournament Regional Breakdowns: First Look at Fort Worth, Sacramento Regions

Here’s a look at each region now that the bracket is set for the women’s NCAA tournament.

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Mikayla Blakes, Shea Ralph Have Turned Vanderbilt From an Afterthought Into a Contender

The revived Commodores have held their own in a tough SEC and are a legitimate threat for a No. 1 seed heading into March.

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The Last of Women’s College Basketball’s Undefeated Teams

UConn, Vanderbilt and Texas Tech are the only unbeaten teams left in the Top 25 rankings, plus this week’s riser and faller.

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Which Teams Are on the Rise in Women’s College Basketball?

A handful of teams are exceeding expectations now that conference play is underway, plus a few that are falling off.

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Best Women’s College Basketball Games to Ring in the New Year

Iowa and Nebraska face off in a Big 10 showdown, while Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes looks to give Flau’jae Johnson’s LSU trouble.

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UConn tops women's preseason AP Top 25 ahead of South Carolina, UCLA; SEC has 5 teams in top 10

UConn is the No. 1 team in the country in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll

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Freshman Mikayla Blakes Sets NCAA Scoring Record

Discover standout performances in women's college basketball with record-breaking players and notable achievements. Stay updated with the AP Top 25 rankings.

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