Friday’s Time Schedule
March 31, 2023 GMTAll Times Eastern
How AP selects the college player and coach of the year
March 30, 2023 GMTThe Associated Press is announcing the men's and women's college basketball player and coach of the year awards.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is the women's Player of the Year and Indiana’s Teri Moren won women's Coach of the Year.
Indiana’s Teri Moren wins AP Coach of the Year
March 30, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Teri Moren has led Indiana to some unprecedented heights this season.
The team won its first Big Ten regular season championship in 40 years, rose to No. 2 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll and earned the school's first No.
Up next for unbeaten South Carolina is Clark and Iowa
March 30, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — In one of the most talked about and highly anticipated matchups in women's Final Four history, Dawn Staley's undefeated South Carolina team will face Iowa and dynamic guard Caitlin Clark.
Colorado women’s hoops coach JR Payne gets deal through 2028
March 30, 2023 GMTBOULDER, Colo. (AP) — JR Payne received a five-year contract extension Thursday after leading the Colorado women's basketball team to its first Sweet 16 appearance in 21 years.
Women making case in tourney for own March Madness TV deal
March 29, 2023 GMTWomen's basketball seems to have found a winner with its new Sweet 16 format in March Madness and the timing couldn't be better with looming TV contract negotiations on the horizon.
LSU’s Mulkey senses reunion in trip to Texas for Final Four
March 28, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kim Mulkey is returning to Texas for another Final Four, keenly aware that her LSU Tigers will play a short road trip from the school she made synonymous with women's basketball.
Black female athletes: Having Black female coach is crucial
March 28, 2023 GMTSouth Carolina senior guard Brea Beal knew she could trust Dawn Staley before she even suited up for the Gamecocks.
It wasn't just Staley's coaching accolades, which include fueling South Carolina’s meteoric rise in women’s basketball, that sold Beal.
Va Tech women headed to 1st Final Four after topping Ohio St
March 28, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks stood at the stop of the ladder about to trim the final strands from the net when the familiar thumping beat started blaring through the speakers of the arena.
Unbeaten Gamecocks, Iowa’s Clark star in women’s Final Four
March 28, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — An undefeated South Carolina team led by star Aliyah Boston and guided by vaunted Dawn Staley, an Iowa squad that features high-scoring Caitlin Clark and the return of LSU and flashy coach Kim Mulkey headline the women's Final Four this weekend.
North Texas hires Jason Burton as women’s basketball coach
March 27, 2023 GMTDENTON, Texas (AP) — North Texas hired Jason Burton as its women's basketball coach Monday after he spent the last nine seasons at Texas A&M-Commerce.
Burton replaces Jalie Mitchell, who a week earlier announced her departure after eight seasons coaching her alma mater.
Clark’s triple-double helps send Iowa to the Final Four
March 27, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Caitlin Clark put on a show with 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help No. 2 seed Iowa beat fifth-seeded Louisville 97-83 on Sunday and send the Hawkeyes to their first women’s Final Four in 30 years.
Reese, LSU women push past Miami 54-42 to reach Final Four
March 27, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — So much for Kim Mulkey's timelines and cautioning against expecting too much, too soon at LSU.
Two years in, and Mulkey's return to lead her home-state program already includes another Final Four trip — and dreams of more.
Monday’s Time Schedule
March 27, 2023 GMTAll Times Eastern
Virginia Tech, Ohio State seek Final Four berth
March 26, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Once the brackets were released, a showcase featuring two of the biggest powerhouse names in women’s college basketball seemed inevitable.
And then Virginia Tech and Ohio State went and kicked aside the nostalgic hopes of a possible UConn and Tennessee showdown with a Final Four berth on the line.
Sunday’s Time Schedule
March 26, 2023 GMTAll Times Eastern
Ohio State ends UConn women’s run of 14 straight Final Fours
March 26, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — UConn’s record streak of reaching 14 straight Final Fours ended when third-seeded Ohio State beat the No. 2 seed Huskies 73-61 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
UConn’s Final Four streak ends with 73-61 loss to Ohio State
March 26, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — UConn’s record Final Four run is over, thanks to a monumental performance by Ohio State.
The Buckeyes ended UConn's unprecedented streak of reaching 14 consecutive Final Fours, beating the Huskies 73-61 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Boston, South Carolina women overpower UCLA in March Madness
March 25, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's defenders chased ballhandlers and used their length to disrupt any flow. Its bigs continued to snag just about every miss coming off the rim.
It's an unwavering combination, one that at times has the Gamecocks' push for a second straight national championship flirting with a vibe of inevitability.
Cincinnati hires former Memphis coach Katrina Merriweather
March 25, 2023 GMTCincinnati hired former Memphis coach Katrina Merriweather as its new women's basketball coach Saturday.
Merriweather, who starred for the Bearcats from 1997-01, helped the team reach four consecutive postseason tournaments in her time at the school.
Lack of March Madness: Seeds hold form in Seattle 3 Region
March 24, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Reaching the Sweet 16 is old hat for Geno Auriemma and UConn. They've done it in a record 29 consecutive NCAA Tournaments.
Because of all the Huskies have gone through this season with injuries and illnesses to both players and coaches, this one was more special for the Hall of Fame coach.
UCLA’s Kiki Rice AP Diary: On to the Sweet 16!
March 24, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — What a fun atmosphere that was!
Playing in my first NCAA Tournament was a blast and to get to play the first two rounds at home was special. The crowd was incredible and that was one of the best environments we’ve had all season.
Women hope Sweet 16 next step to own March Madness TV deal
March 23, 2023 GMTWomen’s college basketball believes it has the makings for a hit reality TV show with star power driving a marketable product that has a growing audience.
So they're taking the ensemble on the road for the Sweet 16.
Campbell new TCU women’s coach after taking Sac St to NCAA
March 22, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mark Campbell was hired as TCU's women's basketball coach Tuesday after the former Oregon assistant took Sacramento State to its first NCAA Tournament in an impressive and quick turnaround.
Washington Mystics hire Ashlee McGee as assistant coach
March 21, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Mystics hired Ashlee McGee as an assistant coach.
The team announced the move Tuesday.
McGee was a video coordinator for the Minnesota Lynx (2020-2022) and video/player development associate for the Minnesota Timberwolves (2021-2023).
Women’s Sweet 16 features new format and historic field
March 21, 2023 GMTThe Sweet 16 features a new format and a bit of history when it begins later this week.
Colorado knocks off Duke in OT in March Madness thriller
March 21, 2023 GMTDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Colorado made enough big plays to survive.
It was a pretty sweet moment for Quay Miller and the Buffaloes.
Miller had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and Aaronette Vonleh converted two overtime baskets in the lane after picking up her fourth foul, helping No.
St. Francis, Brooklyn, to drop NCAA D-I athletics program
March 21, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — St. Francis College, one of the smallest NCAA Division I schools, announced Monday that its board of trustees has approved a plan to eliminate its athletic program at the end of the spring semester.
New Gophers coach Plitzuweit has core freshmen 4 staying put
March 20, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The four Minnesota freshmen recruited by Lindsay Whalen all decided their loyalty to the home-state program was stronger than the disappointment of seeing their leader — and Gophers legend — depart.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Glance
March 20, 2023 GMT| All Times EDT |
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| FIRST FOUR |
| Thursday, March 16 |
| At Value City Arena |
| Columbus, Ohio |
UConn, Baylor meet 2 years after close March Madness clash
March 19, 2023 GMTSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — Baylor supporters still insist there was a foul or two that should have been called on the final possession of the Bears' 2021 women's NCAA Tournament regional final against UConn.
Clarke women beat Thomas More, win first NAIA national title
March 19, 2023 GMTSIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Nicole McDermott scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Giana Michels added 14 points to help Clarke beat defending-champion Thomas More 63-52 Saturday night to win its first NAIA national title.
Stanford’s VanDerveer, McPhee-McCuin of Ole Miss keep giving
March 19, 2023 GMTSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) — They are two coaches spreading goodwill from opposite sides of the country, the legend and the lady who vows to be one and considers herself a key figure in the future of women's basketball.
More women’s March Madness: 12-seed Toledo downs Iowa State
March 18, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Toledo's a very confident group, and now the program's biggest victory in nearly three decades has the Rockets ready to see how far they can go.
Quinesha Lockett scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Toledo knocked off No.
Princeton women top NC State 64-63 in March Madness opener
March 18, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Grace Stone is making a habit of game-winning jumpers for the streaking Princeton Tigers.
“She’s got ice in her veins. She has that look in her eyes and you know she’s gonna make a play.
Georgia ousts Florida State women from March Madness 66-54
March 18, 2023 GMTIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Georgia coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson said her first season as the Bulldogs' head coach was an internal battle to find “stars.”
Women’s March Madness finds foothold on national TV
March 18, 2023 GMTWith hopes of a separate television contract in upcoming negotiations, the women's NCAA Tournament keeps gaining momentum.
The national title game returns to network television for the first time since 1995, with an ABC broadcast on April 2 from Dallas and a one-hour pregame show.
Reese leads LSU past Hawaii in March Madness opening round
March 18, 2023 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A dynamic and prolific All-America power forward like Angel Reese can cover up for some flaws.
Take ice-cold perimeter shooting, for example.
LSU missed 13 of 14 3-pointers, but Reese had 34 points and 15 rebounds, and the third-seeded Tigers defeated No.
Lady Vols’ Jordan Horston healthy for this March Madness
March 17, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee senior guard Jordan Horston has not decided yet whether she'll put her name into WNBA draft after this NCAA Tournament or return for another season on Rocky Top.
Washington State’s March Madness soundtrack? Shania Twain
March 17, 2023 GMTVILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Man, the Washington State women's basketball team has felt like big winners since they adopted Shania Twain's monster 1997 hit “Man, I Feel Like A Woman” as the their theme song on their run into March Madness.
MARCH MADNESS: An AP trivia quiz for the NCAA Tournament
March 17, 2023 GMTHow well do you know the women's NCAA Tournament? Try your luck this AP trivia quiz about the history of March Madness. Don't cheat!
1. Connecticut has won 11 national championships and Tennessee has won eight.
On the rise, Big Ten eyes women’s NCAA tourney breakthrough
March 17, 2023 GMTIowa superstar Caitlin Clark has looked over the women's NCAA Tournament bracket, eyed the potential matchups facing her second-seeded Hawkeyes and the rest of their Big Ten brethern, and come to a rather optimistic conclusion.
Michigan State women’s hoops coach Suzy Merchant steps down
March 13, 2023 GMTEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Suzy Merchant has stepped down as Michigan State's women's basketball coach, citing health concerns.
Georgetown women’s basketball coach James Howard out, too
March 13, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown women's basketball coach James Howard will not have his contract renewed after four consecutive losing seasons, the school announced Monday.
The move means Georgetown will be looking for two new basketball coaches: Patrick Ewing was removed as head of the men's team last week.
March Madness has international flair for many women’s teams
March 13, 2023 GMTSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — When star guard Paige Bueckers went down with a season-ending knee injury last August, UConn went searching far and wide for a late addition to its roster.
The Huskies found one overseas in Inês Bettencourt, a point guard from Portugal’s mid-Atlantic Azores Islands.
The AP Top 25 Women’s Basketball Poll
March 13, 2023 GMTThe top 25 teams in The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking.
Columbia, Kansas, UMass, Oregon headline WNIT field
March 13, 2023 GMTColumbia, Kansas, UMass and Oregon just missed playing in the women's NCAA Tournament as the first four teams out of the field. All four will be part of the 64-team WNIT field that was announced Sunday night.
South Carolina No. 1 overall seed in women’s NCAA Tournament
March 13, 2023 GMTDawn Staley has South Carolina six wins away from finishing off a historic season.
The Gamecocks are looking to become the 10th women's basketball team to go undefeated for an entire season as the they enter the NCAA Tournament as the No.
Surprising Monmouth routs Towson to win CAA women’s tourney
March 12, 2023 GMTTOWSON, Md. (AP) — Brianna Tinsley scored 18 points, Ariana Vanderhoop added 17 and seventh-seeded Monmouth rolled over No. 1 seed Towson 80-55 on Sunday in the Colonial Athletic Association championship game, giving the Hawks a long-awaited return to the women's NCAA Tournament.
Bair, Dinnebier lead Drake women to MVC title over Belmont
March 12, 2023 GMTMOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Maggie Bair scored 19 points with 15 rebounds and six blocks, Katie Dinnebier scored 19 points and had nine assists and Drake routed Missouri Valley Conference newcomer Belmont 89-71 in the tournament championship game on Sunday to qualify for its 14th NCAA Tournament.
Pryor lifts Sacred Heart to NCAA Tournament with NEC title
March 12, 2023 GMTHACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — Ny’Ceara Pryor and Sacred Heart made the plays down the stretch to end an 11-year NCAA Tournament drought.
Pryor had 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists to help Sacred Heart beat FDU 72-60 on Sunday and win the NEC title, earning the school's first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2012.
Power-Cassidy, Holy Cross women defeat BU in Patriot final
March 12, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Bronagh Power-Cassidy scored 21 points, including a rally-busting jumper late in the fourth quarter, and No. 2 seed Holy Cross defeated top-seeded Boston University 66-61 on Sunday to win the Patriot League Tournament and reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007.
Florida Gulf Coast wins 7th straight ASUN women’s title
March 12, 2023 GMTFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Tishara Morehouse scored 20 points and distributed six assists as Florida Gulf Coast cruised to an 84-60 win over Liberty in the Atlantic Sun Conference championship game on Saturday night, earning the Eagles their seventh straight and ninth overall tournament title.
No. 15 Texas, Iowa State will play for Big 12 tourney title
March 12, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shaylee Gonzales scored 17 points, Rori Harmon had a double-double and No. 15 Texas advanced to the Big 12 Tournament championship game by beating Oklahoma State 64-57 on Saturday.
Princeton rallies to beat Harvard and win Ivy Tournament
March 12, 2023 GMTPRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — It hasn't been the easiest of seasons for Princeton. The Tigers lost the first two games of conference play for the first time in six years and were looking up at the rest of an Ivy League which they have dominated over the last few seasons.
Phillips, Wahinekapu rally Hawaii women to Big West title
March 12, 2023 GMTHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Daejah Phillips scored 19 points, converting a three-point play with 3.4 seconds left, and Hawaii rallied to defeat UC Santa Barbara 61-59 on Saturday to defend its Big West Conference Tournament championship and earn a berth in its eighth NCAA Tournament.
No. 25 Middle Tennessee tops Western Kentucky for CUSA title
March 12, 2023 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jalynn Gregory made 5 of 5 3-pointers and scored 24 points to lead No. 25 Middle Tennessee's 82-70 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday night to win the Conference USA Tournament championship.
Fields, Norfolk St. women overcome Howard’s Howell, win MEAC
March 12, 2023 GMTNORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Norfolk State's Niya Fields scored all 11 of her points in the second half including seven at the line in the final 20 seconds to counter Howard's comeback attempt and give the Spartans a 56-52 win on Saturday for their first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament title in 21 years.
Camilion, Athias’ triple-double lead Iona to MAAC title
March 11, 2023 GMTATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Juana Camilion scored 22 points, Ketsia Athias had the first triple-double in program history, and Iona defeated Manhattan 73-60 on Saturday to win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament for the second time.
Southern women top Pine Bluff 62-53 to win SWAC
March 11, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Genovea Johnson scored 18 points, Amani McWain changed the momentum with two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and Southern earned its sixth NCAA Tournament berth with a 62-53 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff in the Southwestern Athletic Conference on Saturday.
Toldeo women head to NCAA, top Bowling Green in MAC 73-58
March 11, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Quinesha Lockett scored 17 points, Jessica Cook had 16 and Toledo led wire-to-wire to capture its ninth NCAA Tournament berth with a 73-58 win over rival Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Saturday.
Vann’s late bucket gives No. 14 Sooner women win over TCU
March 11, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Skylar Vann scored 21 points, including the game-winning layup with 2.2 seconds left and 14th-ranked Oklahoma avoided possibly the biggest upset in Big 12 Tournament history with a 77-76 win over TCU in the quarterfinals on Friday night.
No. 25 Middle Tennessee reaches Conference USA title game
March 11, 2023 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jalynn Gregory scored 22 points, Kseniya Malashka had 18 points and 14 rebounds and No. 25 Middle Tennessee beat fourth-seeded UTEP 68-62 on Friday to advance to the championship game of the Conference USA Tournament.
Vermont women edge Albany for America East title
March 11, 2023 GMTBURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Emma Utterback scored 18 points and Vermont survived a wild finish to beat Albany 38-36 Friday night America East Conference championship game and advancing to its first NCAA Tournament since 2010.
Oklahoma State women top West Virginia on Milton’s winner
March 10, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Terryn Milton made a go-ahead shot with 0.1 seconds left and Oklahoma State beat West Virginia 62-61 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference Tournament.
Crowley back for 2nd stint coaching Bonnies women’s hoops
March 10, 2023 GMTOLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — St. Bonaventure turned to its past on Friday in hiring Jim Crowley to take over coaching the women’s basketball team for a second time.
Crowley returns to Olean, New York, where he set the program record for victories in going 258-231 from 2000-16, and led the Bonnies to their only two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 berth in 2012.
Women’s March Madness could have more upsets due to parity
March 10, 2023 GMTMore March Madness chaos in the women's NCAA Tournament could be looming on the horizon if the past few months of upsets are any indication.
Upsets haven't been a hallmark of the women's tournament.
Joyner has key plays, ECU women headed to NCAA tourney
March 10, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Freshman Amiya Joyner converted the go-ahead three-point play with 1:30 to play and blocked a potential winning basket with 3.2 seconds left to give East Carolina a 46-44 win over Houston in the American Athletic Conference title game Thursday night and the Pirates' third NCAA Tournament berth.
TCU women shut down Kansas for 57-52 upset in Big 12
March 10, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tomi Taiwo led a balanced attack with 13 points and 10th-seeded TCU, winner of just one conference game, upended seventh-seeded Kansas 57-52 on Thursday night in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.
Bell leads SE Louisiana to Southland title, 1st NCAA berth
March 10, 2023 GMTLAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Sophomore Taylor Bell came off the bench to score 17 of her career-high 22 points in the second half to lead Southeastern Louisiana to its first NCAA Tournament with a 66-57 win over Lamar in the championship game of the Southland Conference Tournament on Thursday.
The AP Top 25 Women’s Basketball Poll
March 6, 2023 GMTThe top 25 teams in The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking.
Joens sets Big 12 mark, Iowa St women top Texas Tech 72-56
March 4, 2023 GMTAMES, Iowa (AP) — Ashley Joens scored 22 points and became the Big 12 Conference all-time leader in games played, Emily Ryan had a double-double and No.
At New Mexico St, a meltdown that runs beyond basketball
March 3, 2023 GMTLAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Of all the troubling video made public over a year of crisis at New Mexico State – from the brawl involving basketball players to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old, allegedly by one of those players, to the police interviews with the coach afterward – one 42-minute log of footage might best explain how the school is in the mess it is today.
Balanced MTSU women cruise past North Texas 66-45
March 3, 2023 GMTMURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Jalynn Gregory led a balanced attack with 15 points and No. 24 Middle Tennessee cruised to a 72-45 win over North Texas on Thursday night.
Indiana, Iowa, Maryland top stacked Big Ten Tournament field
February 28, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The final day of a top-notch regular season in the Big Ten featured a last-second 3-pointer by the best player in the league that stopped the first-place team's 14-game winning streak.
Pac-12 women hope to send record number of teams to NCAAs
February 28, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pac-12 Conference is having likely its best women's basketball season, which has a chance to get even stronger.
As the conference tournament gets underway Wednesday with four first-round games, the Pac-12 could place at least eight teams in the NCAA Tournament.
Pebley stepping down as TCU women’s coach after 9 seasons
February 28, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Raegan Pebley is stepping down as TCU's women's basketball coach at the end of the regular season.
Pebley, in her ninth season at TCU, told her team about her decision on Monday after meeting with athletic director Jeremiah Donati and sharing with him that she felt it was time for a change.
No. 1 South Carolina women run AP Top 25 streak to 36 weeks
February 28, 2023 GMTAfter a week of upsets that saw 15 ranked teams lose, South Carolina remained the lone unbeaten school.
The Gamecocks ran their streak to 36 consecutive weeks atop The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll to match Louisiana Tech for the second-longest run in the history of the poll that dates to 1976.