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USA Today coaches poll for Dec. 30, 2014: South Carolina stays on top, Washington and Northwestern enter

USA Today coaches poll for Dec. 30, 2014: South Carolina stays on top, Washington and Northwestern enter

In the last poll of 2014, undefeated South Carolina (12-0) remains in the No. 1 spot. There were no changes in the top 4. Previous No. 5 Texas A&M dropped to No. 8 after losing to Washington last night. After taking…

No. 2 UConn opens American Athletic Conference season with 96-45 win over SMU

No. 2 UConn opens American Athletic Conference season with 96-45 win over SMU

HARTFORD, Conn. – After home victories in Bridgeport and Uncasville, the Connecticut Huskies (9-1, 1-0) returned to Hartford to open American Athletic Conference play with a 96-45 win over Southern Methodist (4-8, 0-1). A crowd…

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird featured in State Farm ad

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird featured in State Farm ad

Seattle Storm guard and Olympian Sue Bird is one of the basketball stars featured in a new State Farm Insurance commercial that picks on a theme of ads by the company featuring NBA star Chris…

USA Today coaches poll for Dec. 23, 2014: South Carolina continues reign, James Madison and DePaul enter

USA Today coaches poll for Dec. 23, 2014: South Carolina continues reign, James Madison and DePaul enter

In the last poll of the year before the Christmas break, undefeated South Carolina (12-0) stands strong in the No. 1 spot. There were no changes in the top 5. Baylor moved into the No.…

WNBA announces rules changes for 2015 season

WNBA announces rules changes for 2015 season

From the league: The WNBA announced today that its Board of Governors has approved an additional “trigger” for instant replay review as well as five modifications to existing instant replay rules. In addition, the Board…

USA Today coaches poll for Dec. 16, 2014: No changes in top 11, St. John’s enters

USA Today coaches poll for Dec. 16, 2014: No changes in top 11, St. John’s enters

With exams in the past two weeks, many teams had long breaks from play. Consequently, there was very little movement in the coaches’ poll. With two losses in the past week and a half, Cal…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Dishin & Swishin 11/13/14 Podcast: The roundtable returns to preview the 2014-15 NCAA DI season

Dishin & Swishin 11/13/14 Podcast: The roundtable returns to preview the 2014-15 NCAA DI season

[display_podcast] It starts in November and ends in April with one team cutting down nets in Tampa! Finally, the NCAA women’s basketball season begins tomorrow. On this week’s Dishin & Swishin podcast, we welcome in…

Dishin & Swishin 11/05/14 Podcast: Coming off a record-breaking season, Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw gets ready to do it again

Dishin & Swishin 11/05/14 Podcast: Coming off a record-breaking season, Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw gets ready to do it again

[display_podcast] Coach Muffet McGraw and her 2014-15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish kick off their year with a preseason contest tonight versus Ferris State. What better way to get ready for it than a special Wednesday…

Defense and balance highlight top-seeded UConn’s preseason debut

STORRS, Conn. – Stefanie Dolson contributed over 100 assists each of her last two seasons as a Husky commented Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma after watching his team defeat his alma mater, West Chester, 115-26…

Dishin & Swishin 10/30/14 Podcast: Lindsay Gottlieb & Cal look to take the next step

Dishin & Swishin 10/30/14 Podcast: Lindsay Gottlieb & Cal look to take the next step

[display_podcast] It is Halloween time, so we can forgive the members of the Pac-12 for thinking that favorites Stanford and Cal may be playing a trick on them. Stanford is putting their vaunted triangle offense…

Dishin & Swishin 10/23/14 Video & Podcast: Geno Auriemma on USA Basketball & coming back to UConn, Carol Callan on all things USA Basketball

Dishin & Swishin 10/23/14 Video & Podcast: Geno Auriemma on USA Basketball & coming back to UConn, Carol Callan on all things USA Basketball

We have a great podcast for you today, with special guest Carol Callan, women’s national team director for USA Basketball. First, we want you to watch the video above. Captured on the first day of…

Another exciting, unpredictable season on tap for the Pac-12: Cindy Brunson provides an in-depth 2014-15 preview

Another exciting, unpredictable season on tap for the Pac-12: Cindy Brunson provides an in-depth 2014-15 preview

Pac-12 women’s basketball schedule Women’s Basketball Media Day live on Pac-12 Networks, Oct. 22, 12 p.m. PT The past few years have been a time of change in the Pac-12 when it comes to women’s…

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