News waves

Upset:

No. 23 Baylor upended No. 17 Oklahoma, 81-70.

More results:

No. 5 UConn routed Butler, 80-47, despite missing Caroline Ducharme and coach Geno Auriemma. They’re out due to a concussion and not feeling well, respectively.

No. 14 Michigan 82, Penn State 72

SMU 71, UCF 61

South Florida 77, Temple 55

All scores

Tomorrow’s game schedule

College team news:

Duke is the NCAA’s team of the week.

Iowa State needed help in the post, and Stephanie Soares was the answer……the Cyclones are seeking to shake off their three-point woes.

How does Drake replace injured star Megan Meyer?

College player news:

Flau’jae Johnson is having an impact for LSU.

NCAA news:

The DI transformation committee recommends several changes across the board, including improved mental health services and medical coverage…….and a 90-team NCAA Tournament.

WNBA news:

The Sparks have hired former Storm executive Karen Bryant as their chief administrative officer and general manager.

The Sun have hired Briann January as an assistant coach. She’ll work for her former coach Stephanie White.

ESPN ranks the top 15 free agents.