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UCLA Clips Gamecocks Wings to Win First NCAA Women’s Title
UCLA won its first NCAA women's basketball championship Sunday, routing South Carolina 79-51. Gabriela Jaquez led with 21 points and 10 rebounds as Cori Close claimed the title in her 15th season with the Bruins in Phoenix.
UCLA Outlasts Texas in Defensive Final Four Battle to Reach National Championship
UCLA defeated Texas 51-44 in the 2026 Final Four behind a dominant performance from Lauren Betts, advancing to the national championship game.
Dawn Wins: South Carolina Ends UConn's Perfect Season 62-48 in 2026 Women's Final Four
South Carolina snapped UConn's 54-game win streak 62-48 in the 2026 Women's Final Four, avenging last year's championship loss. Ta'Niya Latson led the Gamecocks with 16 points and 11 rebounds as Dawn Staley's defensive masterclass silenced the Huskies in Phoenix.
NCAA Women’s Final Four Legacy Project Celebrates Transformation of Washington Activity Center
The NCAA and Dove celebrate the transformation of Phoenix’s Washington Activity Center as part of the 2026 Women’s Final Four Legacy Project.
Arizona Students Shine at Read to the Final Four Championship Celebration
Mary C. O’Brien Elementary School wins Arizona’s Read to the Final Four challenge as students log over 21.4 million minutes read ahead of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four in Phoenix.
Texas Crushes Michigan 77-41 to Reach Final Four: 2026 NCAA Women's Elite 8 Recap
No. 1 Texas dominated No. 2 Michigan 77-41 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Elite 8 at Dickies Arena. Madison Booker's 19 points and Rori Harmon's near triple-double sent the Longhorns to the Final Four in Phoenix.
Geno's Magic Never Fades: UConn Outlasts Notre Dame 70-52 to Reach the Final Four Again
Sarah Strong, Blanca Quinonez, and a 32-point bench performance powered No. 1 UConn past Notre Dame 70-52 in the 2026 Elite 8 at Dickies Arena — sending the Huskies to their 25th consecutive Final Four appearance.
Hook 'Em: Texas Runs Away From Kentucky 76-54 to Punch Elite 8 Ticket in Fort Worth
SEC Champion Texas dismantled Kentucky 76-54 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Sweet 16 at Dickies Arena behind Jordan Lee's 18 points and a suffocating defense that held the Wildcats scoreless for long stretches en route to the Elite 8.
Michigan Defeats Louisville to Advance to Elite 8 in Fort Worth: NCAA Sweet 16
No. 2 Michigan overpowered Louisville 71-52 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Sweet 16 at Dickies Arena, advancing to the Elite 8 for the first time in program history behind Olivia Olson's 19 points and a dominant second half.
NCAA Sweet 16: No. 1 UConn Dominates UNC 63-42 to Advance to Elite 8 in Fort Worth
Defending national champion UConn dismantled North Carolina 63-42 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Sweet 16 at Dickies Arena. Sarah Strong led the Huskies with 21 points and 10 rebounds as UConn advances to the Elite 8.
NCAA Sweet 16: Notre Dame Edges Vanderbilt 67-64 Behind Hannah Hidalgo's Historic Day
Hannah Hidalgo posted 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 steals to lead No. 3 Notre Dame past No. 2 Vanderbilt 67-64 in the 2026 NCAA Women's Sweet 16 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, advancing to the Elite 8.
SWAC Championships Send Southern Women and Prairie View A&M Men to March Madness
Southern University’s women and Prairie View A&M’s men captured the 2026 SWAC basketball championships, securing automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament.
Howard Men and Women Sweep MEAC Championships, Earn NCAA Tournament Berths
Howard University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams both captured the 2026 MEAC Tournament titles, sending the Bison to the NCAA Tournament.
2026 ACC Women's Basketball Championship: Duke Defeats Louisville 70-65 in OT to Win 10th Title
Duke defeats Louisville 70-65 in overtime to win the 2026 ACC Women's Basketball Championship — their 10th title. Taina Mair, Delaney Thomas, and Riley Nelson led the Blue Devils past a relentless Cardinals squad at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA.
Miles Wins Third Straight SIAC Women’s Basketball Championship, Defeats Lane 59–52
Miles defeats Lane 59–52 to win the 2026 SIAC Women’s Basketball Championship, securing a third straight conference title and a spot in the NCAA Division II Tournament.
Louisville Cardinals Outlast UNC Tar Heels 65-57, Punch Ticket to ACC Tournament Championship
Louisville women's basketball defeated UNC 65-57 in a gritty, edge-of-your-seat ACC Tournament semifinal at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA. Imari Berry's double-double led the Cardinals, who advance to the ACC Championship game for the first time since 2018.
Winston-Salem State Wins First CIAA Women’s Basketball Championship, Defeats Fayetteville State 60–43
Winston-Salem State captures its first CIAA Women’s Basketball Championship in program history with a 60–43 victory over Fayetteville State at CFG Bank Arena, led by Nevaeh Farmer’s 24-point performance.
Duke Survives Hannah Hidalgo's Late Heroics to Edge Notre Dame, Advance to ACC Tournament Championship
In one of the ACC Tournament's most thrilling finishes, No. 1 Duke held off a furious Notre Dame comeback to win 65-63 at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA. Taina Mair orchestrated the Blue Devils' championship run while Hannah Hidalgo's last-second three-point attempt fell short.
UNC Pulls Away From Virginia Tech 85-68 to Punch Ticket to ACC Tournament Semifinals
No. 3 UNC survived a spirited challenge from Virginia Tech, pulling away in the second half to win 85-68 at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA. Lanie Grant led the Tar Heels with 21 points as UNC advances to the ACC Tournament semifinals.
Louisville Dominates Syracuse 87-61, Advances to ACC Tournament Semifinals Behind Balanced Attack
Louisville dismantled Syracuse 87-61 at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA, with a suffocating team effort and standout performances from Tajianna Roberts, Reyna Sott, and Imari Berry to punch their ticket to the ACC Tournament semifinals.