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Amber Orrange leads No. 7 Stanford in rout of Santa Clara, 82-43

STANFORD, Calif. – After a two-week break to study for exams, No. 7 Stanford returned to their home court to defeat Santa Clara 82-43 at Maples Pavilion Sunday night despite shooting just 40 percent from…

Minnesota’s top scorer Rachel Banham tears ACL, will miss rest of season

Minnesota’s leading scorer, senior guard Rachel Banham, will miss the remainder of the 2014-15 season after suffering a torn ACL in her right knee Wednesday night in the first half of the Gophers’ victory at…

Dishin & Swishin 12/11/14 Podcast: Looking at the first part of the  college basketball season with Debbie Antonelli & Brenda VanLengen

Dishin & Swishin 12/11/14 Podcast: Looking at the first part of the college basketball season with Debbie Antonelli & Brenda VanLengen

[display_podcast] The women’s college basketball season is in full swing, and there is a lot to talk about: Increased scoring, upsets and more upsets, outstanding performances, surprises, disappointments and one incredible game for the ages.…

2014-15 Naismith Trophy Women’s 50 Watch List

The Atlanta Tipoff Club administers the Naismith Awards. Named in honor of Dr. James Naismith, inventor of the game of basketball, the Naismith Trophy recognizes the top Men’s and Women’s College Basketball Players of the…

Nebraska: Freshman Kaylee Page leaves program, younger sister released from NLI

From Nebraska: Nebraska women’s basketball coach Connie Yori announced Tuesday that freshman Kaylee Page has left the program. Page, who averaged 5.6 minutes in five games for the Huskers, played four first-half minutes at Alabama…

Freshman guard Sadie Edwards to transfer from UConn

Freshman guard Sadie Edwards has decided to transfer from No. 2 Connecticut. Head coach Geno Auriemma made the transfer announcement Tuesday. “Sadie is a great kid who will be missed by the coaching staff and…

USA Today coaches poll for Dec. 9, 2014: South Carolina tops rankings, Texas continues rise

USA Today coaches poll for Dec. 9, 2014: South Carolina tops rankings, Texas continues rise

Undefeated South Carolina (8-0) takes over the top spot in the coaches’ poll. The Gamecocks survived a close call on the road with then-No. 8 Duke, 51-50, Sunday. Freshman sensation A’ja Wilson’s fortuitous putback with 1.8…

First weekend in December of 2014-15: Games to watch, 22 undefeated squads

Update: Notre Dame, Ohio, UALR and Southern Utah suffered defeats Saturday. Heading into the first weekend of December, there are 22 teams with perfect records. Several of those teams will be in action Saturday or…

Dishin & Swishin 12/04/14 Podcast: With five Sweet Sixteen visits in seven years, Louisville Jeff Walz will settle for nothing less than a championship

Dishin & Swishin 12/04/14 Podcast: With five Sweet Sixteen visits in seven years, Louisville Jeff Walz will settle for nothing less than a championship

[display_podcast] In this week’s podcast, Jeff Walz commented that at Louisville, he does not worry about winning conference championships, he worries about national championships. Think about that for a second. This is a head coach…

USA Today coaches poll for Dec. 2, 2014: Notre Dame stays No. 1, Texas leaps into top five

After taking the top spot last week, Notre Dame (7-0) holds its position at No. 1 in the USA Today Sports Top 25 women’s basketball coaches poll. South Carolina (6-0) and Connecticut (5-1) held their…

#14 Cal wins tournament, downs Creighton 94-69

#14 Cal wins tournament, downs Creighton 94-69

BERKELEY, Calif. – While Creighton (3-3) never backed down from #14 Cal (6-0) for a fast-paced contest, the Golden Bears were relentless in keeping a commanding lead over the Bluejays for a 94-69 win Saturday…

No. 14 Cal dominates San Jose State 110-87, Brittany Boyd notches a triple-double

No. 14 Cal dominates San Jose State 110-87, Brittany Boyd notches a triple-double

BERKELEY, Calif. – Fresh off a successful road trip to Hawaii for the Rainbow Wahine Classic, No. 14 Cal (5-0) began a homestand hosting a tournament of their own at Haas Pavilion with a dominant…

USA Today coaches poll for November 25, 2014

Notre Dame moved up one place into the top spot in the USA Today Sports Top 25 women’s basketball coaches poll, barely getting past South Carolina with total points. The Gamecocks also moved up a spot…

2014-15 Wade Watch candidates

Release from the WBCA The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) today announced the 2014-15 “Wade Watch” list of candidates for the prestigious award.  California, Connecticut, South Carolina and Tennessee each have two players on the…

2014-15 John R. Wooden Award Women’s Preseason Top 30

John R. Wooden Award Women’s Preseason Top 30 The ACC leads all leagues with six selections on the John R. Wooden Women’s preseason top 30 list. The Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC followed with five…

Lineup changes key UConn victory over Creighton in home opener, 96-60

STORRS, Conn. – The day started with the awarding of rings to the members of the 2013-14 national champion Connecticut Huskies. Afterwards, Geno Auriemma’s team sought to put the past behind it; both their championship…

No. 10 Texas stuns No. 6 Stanford, 87-81, in overtime

STANFORD, Calif. – Just three days after they defeated the No. 1 team in the nation, No. 6 Stanford (2-1) fell to an energized No. 10 Texas (2-0), 87-81. While guard play was key in…

Dishin & Swishin 11/20/14 Podcast: With early upset victories, Albany & James Madison make their mark on the hoops season

Dishin & Swishin 11/20/14 Podcast: With early upset victories, Albany & James Madison make their mark on the hoops season

[display_podcast] Stanford defeating Connecticut was an upset this week; one that rocked the women’s basketball pollsters’ thought process! However, two games last week should have opened some eyes; two solid mid-major programs knocked off two…

No. 14 Cal takes on Nevada in home opener, Wolf Pack’s T Moe tallied a triple-double in last outing

Nevada (1-0) at #14 California (1-0) 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, Calif. TV: Calbears.com Live Stream Radio: NBC Sports Radio 1060 AM No. 14 Cal hosts Nevada in its home opener Tuesday…

Stanford takes top spot in coaches poll, UConn falls to No. 4

After beating Associated Press No. 1 Connecticut last night in overtime 88-86, Stanford (2-0) moved up to the top spot in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The Cardinal were ranked No. 6 in both the…

Aggressive guard play helps No. 6 Stanford  topple No. 1 UConn in OT, 88-86

Aggressive guard play helps No. 6 Stanford topple No. 1 UConn in OT, 88-86

STANFORD, Calif. – No. 6 Stanford (2-0) toppled No. 1 UConn, 88-86, in an overtime contest Monday night in front a full crowd at Maples Pavilion. The key to the game was guard play according…

Women’s Final Four sites for 2017-20 includes record fourth for New Orleans

From the NCAA: A blend of previous and first time host cities have been chosen as sites for the NCAA Women’s Final Four from 2017 through 2020. Cities and hosts tabbed for the future Women’s…

Game Notes: No. 1 UConn visits No. 6 Stanford

No. 1 UConn at No. 6 Stanford 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2, Dave O’Brien and Doris Burke Radio: KSZU (free)/UConn Radio Network In the most highly anticipated matchup of the first week of…

Cal opens season on the road hungry for success, Brittany Boyd channels her hoops idols

Cal opens season on the road hungry for success, Brittany Boyd channels her hoops idols

No. 15 Cal at Pacific 4 p.m. PT Alex G. Spanos Center, Stockton, Calif. Free live stream: TheW.tv STOCKTON, Calif. – While No. 15 Cal enters the season ranked nine spots below Pac-12 and San…

Stanford off to the races, Ogwumike-less yet fast and aggressive

Stanford off to the races, Ogwumike-less yet fast and aggressive

When No. 6 Stanford opens its regular season hosting Boston College at Maples Pavilion, Tara VanDerveer’s squad will have two big questions hanging over their performance: How will they fare without an Ogwumike on the…

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