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Iowa State loses to Utah; Puckett nearly wins for Lady Vols; Bueckers exits UConn win due to injury

  • Iowa State falls to Utah in women's basketball: Iowa State Cyclones lost to Utah Utes, 75-67, on January 5, 2025. Utah's Maye Toure scored 24 points, while Audi Crooks achieved a game-high 29 points, marking her 1,000th career point, and the loss ended Iowa State's 12-game home winning streak.
  • Latest highlights in women's college basketball: Recent notable events include Sara Puckett's near-winning shot for the Lady Vols, Jewel Spear's impressive three-pointer, and Raegan Beers scoring while drawing a foul. Additionally, Paige Bueckers exited a UConn win due to a knee issue but is expected to recover.
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Iowa State vs Utah67-75
Notable player highlightsVarious
UConn win with Bueckers exitWin, injury noted

Keiser women's basketball hosts New College of Florida; Boston College falls to Duke 86-59

Keiser women's basketball hosts New College of Florida; Boston College falls to Duke 86-59
  • Women's Basketball Returns to Sun Action: Keiser's women's basketball team will host the New College of Florida on January 6, 2025, after a winter break. The Seahawks, with a 7-5 record, are looking to recover from four consecutive losses and have historically won their first game of the year for the past five years.
  • Boston College Falls to Duke: On January 2, 2025, Boston College women's basketball lost 86-59 to No. 14/15 Duke, bringing their record to 10-6 and 1-2 in the ACC. Despite a strong performance from Dontavia Waggoner, who scored 20 points, the Eagles struggled to keep pace with Duke, who controlled the game after a strong second quarter.

South Carolina defeats Missouri 83-52; UCLA beats Michigan 86-70; Texas edges Oklahoma 80-73

  • No. 2 South Carolina defeats Missouri: South Carolina secured a strong victory over Missouri with a score of 83-52, highlighted by a 17-0 run in the second half. This win keeps them in contention as one of the top teams in the NCAA rankings as of January 2, 2025. ,
  • No. 1 UCLA completes Big Ten homestand: UCLA, ranked No. 1, achieved an 86-70 victory against Michigan, marking the completion of their first Big Ten homestand with a perfect record.
  • No. 5 Texas edges No. 9 Oklahoma: Texas managed to defeat Oklahoma with a close score of 80-73, showcasing the talent of freshman Jordan Lee who contributed 17 points off the bench.
  • No. 4 USC continues winning streak: USC, ranked No. 4, won their ninth consecutive game by defeating Nebraska 75-55, with JuJu Watkins leading the team and earning the title of AP women's basketball player of the week.
  • No. 6 LSU extends winning streak: LSU maintained their perfect season with a dominant 98-64 win over Arkansas, bringing their record to 16-0. ,
  • No. 8 Maryland remains undefeated: Maryland improved to 13-0 after defeating Rutgers 78-61, with upcoming challenges against Iowa and USC. ,
  • No. 14 Duke women triumph over Boston College: Duke women’s basketball team secured a solid victory against Boston College with a score of 86-59, showcasing a balanced scoring effort.
  • No. 16 Kentucky sets record in SEC play: Kentucky women opened SEC play with a record-setting performance, hitting 18 three-pointers to defeat Mississippi State 91-69.
  • No. 25 Ole Miss beats Auburn: Ole Miss women’s basketball team achieved an 85-58 victory over Auburn, with standout performances from KK Deans and Kennedy Todd-Williams.
  • Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA scoring record: Basketball star Caitlin Clark has made headlines by breaking the NCAA women’s career scoring record, further elevating her status in college basketball.
  • Biden honors South Carolina champions: President Biden recognized the NCAA women’s basketball champions, South Carolina, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the sport.
  • Oregon’s Sports Bra plans expansion: The Sports Bra, a pub dedicated to women’s sports fans in Oregon, is planning a national expansion as interest in women’s sports continues to grow.

WNBA to host first international game in Vancouver; Olivia Miles ties ACC triple-double record; Georgia Tech's Dani Carnegie named Rookie of the Week again

WNBA to host first international game in Vancouver; Olivia Miles ties ACC triple-double record; Georgia Tech's Dani Carnegie named Rookie of the Week again
  • WNBA to host first international regular-season game: The Atlanta Dream will face the Seattle Storm on August 15, 2025, in Vancouver, marking a historic moment for the league. This game is part of the 3rd WNBA Canada Game, with the regular season set to begin on May 16, 2025.
  • Olivia Miles achieves historic triple-double: Notre Dame's Olivia Miles recorded her third triple-double of the season with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists in a 95-54 win over Virginia. This achievement ties her for the most career triple-doubles in ACC history.
  • Georgia Tech's Dani Carnegie shines in Week 7: Freshman guard Dani Carnegie was named Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week for the third consecutive time after scoring 24 points in a 100-61 victory over Pittsburgh. Georgia Tech remains undefeated at 14-0 and is ranked No. 13 in the AP Top 25 poll.
  • Iowa State women's basketball team secures victory: Iowa State defeated Kansas with a score of 78-64, showcasing the team's strong performance in women's basketball.

Biden honors South Carolina women's basketball champs; Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA scoring record; UCLA Bruins stay undefeated at AP poll

Biden honors South Carolina women's basketball champs; Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA scoring record; UCLA Bruins stay undefeated at AP poll
  • Biden honors NCAA women’s basketball champs South Carolina: President Joe Biden hosted the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team at the White House, celebrating their recent victory in the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball championship.
  • Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women’s career scoring record: Iowa's Caitlin Clark has set a new milestone by breaking the NCAA women's career scoring record, further solidifying her impact on the sport.
  • UCLA Bruins remain undefeated at the top of the AP poll: The latest AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll shows UCLA Bruins leading with a record of 13-0 after a significant win against Nebraska, while other top teams include South Carolina, Notre Dame, and USC. Upcoming games include Michigan at UCLA and Notre Dame at North Carolina.
  • James Madison Dukes to face Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: The Dukes, with a record of 9-4, will play against the Ragin' Cajuns on January 2, 2024, after a recent victory over Troy, showcasing strong defensive play.
  • Badgers fall to Golden Gophers: The Wisconsin Badgers lost to the Minnesota Golden Gophers with a score of 50-59, reflecting the competitive nature of the ongoing women's basketball season.
  • Women's basketball highlights and future outlook: Experts reflect on the best moments from women's basketball in 2024, including significant performances and upcoming resolutions for teams in 2025, with notable mentions of JuJu Watkins and Iowa's Caitlin Clark.

Georgia Tech stays undefeated; Juju Watkins leads USC to victory; Notre Dame celebrates coach Ivey's 100th win

Georgia Tech stays undefeated; Juju Watkins leads USC to victory; Notre Dame celebrates coach Ivey's 100th win
  • Georgia Tech remains undefeated: Georgia Tech women's basketball held steady at No. 13 in the AP poll after defeating Pitt 100-61, improving their record to 14-0 overall and 2-0 in the ACC. Kara Dunn and Dani Carnegie led the team with 28 and 24 points, respectively, showcasing a strong offensive performance.
  • Juju Watkins shines in USC victory: Juju Watkins scored 31 points, leading No. 4 USC to a 78-58 win against No. 23 Michigan, highlighting her standout performance in the game.
  • Notre Dame celebrates milestone win: Notre Dame women's basketball achieved a significant victory over Virginia, marking coach Ivey's 100th career win, further solidifying their strong season.
  • Elle Ladine's career-high performance: Elle Ladine scored a career-high 40 points, leading the University of Washington women's basketball team to their first Big Ten win of the season.
  • Maryland's strong start in Big Ten: Maryland defeated Michigan State 72-66 in a top-25 matchup, improving their record to 12-0 and 2-0 in the Big Ten, marking their best start since the 2018-19 season.
  • Recent highlights from women's basketball: Perri Page led Columbia with strong rebounding and defense, while Da’Brya Clark helped Norfolk State secure a victory against Auburn, both on December 30, 2024.

NYU women's basketball extends winning streak to 40; Purdue competes against Iowa in Big Ten matchup; women's team triumphs over Jackson State

  • Undefeated NYU women's basketball team wins again: The New York University women's basketball team improved its record to 9-0 with a 73-49 victory over Middlebury College on December 29, 2024, marking their 40th consecutive win, the longest active streak in NCAA Division history. Belle Pellecchia led the scoring with 20 points, and the team is set to face Nazareth University next on January 2, 2025.
  • Purdue faces Iowa in Big Ten women's basketball: A recent Big Ten women's basketball game featured Purdue against Iowa, highlighting key moments and player performances, although specific results were not detailed.
  • Women's basketball team dominates Jackson State: The women's basketball team secured a significant victory against Jackson State, showcasing strong performances from key players, reflecting ongoing developments in the sport.

Brown women's basketball faces No. 11 TCU; TCU seeks to extend winning streak; teams meet for the second time

Brown women's basketball faces No. 11 TCU; TCU seeks to extend winning streak; teams meet for the second time
  • Brown women's basketball faces No. 11/12 TCU: The Brown women's basketball team will compete against Texas Christian University on December 29, 2024, with a current record of 6-6. TCU, holding a record of 12-1, is coming off a victory against the University of Central Florida. This game is significant as it is the second meeting between the two teams, with TCU having won the first encounter. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+ .

Brenda Pitts' impact on women's basketball; Sabrina Ionescu signs with Unrivaled; WNBA sees coaching changes with new head coaches appointed

  • Brenda Pitts' impact on women's basketball: Recent updates highlight Brenda Pitts' significant contributions to the sport, alongside a recap of women's basketball developments in 2024. The coverage also includes coaching changes in the WNBA, emphasizing the evolving landscape of the league.
  • Sabrina Ionescu signs with Unrivaled: Notable player movement includes Sabrina Ionescu's signing with Unrivaled, marking a significant shift in her career and the women's basketball scene.
  • Coaching changes in the WNBA: The Washington Mystics have appointed Jamila Wideman and Sydney Johnson as their new head coaches, while the Dallas Wings have hired Chris Koclanes, indicating a strategic overhaul in these franchises.
  • Player performances: Features on players like Mary-Anna Asare at VCU and Sarah Strong highlight their growth and readiness for higher competition, despite challenges faced by their teams.

Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball rises in rankings; CIAA honors Destiny Ryles and others as standout players; Chloe Sotell named WCC Freshman of the Week

Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball rises in rankings; CIAA honors Destiny Ryles and others as standout players; Chloe Sotell named WCC Freshman of the Week
  • Oklahoma Sooners women’s basketball rises in rankings: The Oklahoma Sooners have shown significant improvement in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, reflecting their strong performance in recent games. This rise indicates a positive trend for the team as they continue their season.
  • CIAA announces standout players of the week: The CIAA recognized Destiny Ryles, Morgan Graham, and KaNyah O'Neal for their exceptional performances, with Ryles scoring 65 points and achieving a double-double, while Graham excelled defensively. O'Neal also made notable contributions as a rookie.
  • Chloe Sotell earns WCC Freshman of the Week: Pepperdine's Chloe Sotell was awarded the West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week after scoring a career-high 24 points against New Mexico. She has been averaging 14.3 points and 2.6 assists in her last three games, showcasing her growth in college basketball.