Wow, what an afternoon/evening of games……..
Upsets:
Iowa roughed up No. 12 Michigan, 89-67.
Rhyne Howard’s 27 points lifted No. 19 Kentucky over No. 17 Georgia, 62-58.
More results, and several almost-upsets:
No. 3 Texas A&M held off Alabama, 73-67.
No. 5 South Carolina cruised past Ole Miss, 68-43.
No. 8 Maryland rolled by Purdue, 88-59.
No. 16 Arkansas rallied to stop Auburn, 74-69.
No. 20 Tennessee edged Missouri, 78-73.
North Carolina routed Georgia Tech, 84-59.
Miami squeezed by Wake Forest, 69-67.
College team news:
Regional sites have been announced for the WNIT.
The entire Texas A&M squad has been named to the SEC community service team.
Virginia Tech has won six straight.
UMass is getting a fresh start in their return from pause.
Could BYU do something special in March?
Illinois is celebrating Black History Month.
Samford won the regular-season SoCon title with tonight’s victory.
Utah is closing its toughest season to date.
America East Conference Tournament specs.
There will be no replacement teams in the NCAA tourney if a team has to opt out due to COVID.
College player news:
Destiny Slocum’s game is speeding up for Arkansas.
Aari McDonald will go pro after this season.
Michaela Onyenwere is still undecided.
Siena’s Isis Young is considering coming back for an eighth year.
Imani Lewis has been a great leader for Wisconsin.
Ellie Mack’s contributions have been key for Oregon State.
Talia von Oelhoffen’s addition has fueled the Beaver’s resurgence.
College coach news:
Tammi Reiss’ foundation and cultured has reshaped Rhode Island.
College conference news:
The ACC Tournament will allow fans.
WNBA news:
First-time WNBA free agents say uncertainty takes a toll.
Chiney Ogwumike has re-signed with the Sparks.
Magic Johnson thanked Candace Parker for her time with LA.
Megan Walker’s first year as a pro was anything but normal.
WBHOF news:
The induction ceremony for this year’s class has been moved to August.
UCLA senior forward Michaela Onyenwere, a projected first-round WNBA draft pick, said Wednesday she hadn’t yet decided whether or not she would return for one more year as a Bruin.
Prior to the 2020-2021 season, the NCAA granted those playing an extra year of eligibility due to the limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Onyenwere, who ranks fourth in the Pac-12 in scoring and third in rebounding, has said she was weighing whether to stay in Westwood an additional year. With the WNBA draft just six weeks away, she said she didn’t think she’d return to UCLA, but she couldn’t say for sure.
“I don’t think so, but…..not like, 100, 100 percent,” Onyenwere said.
Coach Cori Close said she supports Onyenwere’s decision, whatever it is.
“Michaela has got the freedom to make that decision when it’s appropriate for her,” Close said.
Two who will be honored on senior night tomorrow are Lauryn Miller and Lindsey Corsaro. Miller, a Missouri native, has evolved into a starter with a steadying presence on court and a big-sisterly influence off of it. Corsaro, from Indiana, missed her first two season with the Bruins with injuries. A redshirt junior, she could have two more years at UCLA, but is choosing to move on.
“She’s given us five amazing years, so we’re going to honor her as a senior,” Close said.
Natalie Chou, a redshirt senior transfer from Baylor, has “unequivocally” said she will use her additional eligibility year in 2021-2022, according to Close. Freshman Emily Bessoir and early enrollee Dominique Darius will be freshmen again next season. Whether or not others on the roster, including two who opted out, will take another year remains to be seen.
“We’ve had zero conversations about that with the players in between (the seniors and freshmen),” Close said.
UCLA hosts USC tomorrow at 5 p.m. PT.
Several upsets:
Penn State edged No. 15 Ohio State, 69-67.
Iowa State took down No. 18 West Virginia, 85-68.
Marquette upended No. 24 DePaul, 85-71.
Records broken:
Seton Hall broke three single-game records in tonight’s win: scoring, three-pointers and assists.
Cincinnati’s Iimar’l Thomas broke a single-game school scoring record, with 51 points.
More results:
No. 19 Missouri State claimed the regular-season MVC title with a 67-55 win over SIU.
Minnesota downed Nebraska, 73-63.
No. 7 Baylor 70, Oklahoma State 51
No. 11 Indiana 77, Wisconsin 49
No. 25 Rutgers 63, Michigan State 53
Oklahoma 76, TCU 60
Kansas State 86, Texas Tech 79
College team news:
The Cardinal are champs once again.
Texas A&M knows the importance of the Alabama game.
Arizona is relying too much on Aari McDonald as the postseason nears.
Georgia is playing for Tournament seeding.
BYU looks to finish out the season with a couple of wins.
South Florida has won 13 straight.
St. Louis has found a way to persevere this year.
St. Francis Brooklyn will forego the rest of its season.
The Big Ten’s tournament schedule is out.
Horizon League tournament specs.
College player news:
The NCAA’s starting five for the week.
Tiana Mangakahia is ready to go pro.
Mangakahia has been Syracuse’s heart.
How Alabama’s Jasmine Walker is making her case for SEC player of the year.
The future for Albany’s heart and soul, Kyara Frames, is uncertain.
College coach news:
UConn is making its first trip to Omaha, but Creighton coach Jim Flanery has seen worse.
Dartmouth coach Bella Koclanes has departed after eight years to pursue another career path.
Former Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw has released a new book.
College referee and trainer news:
Athletic trainers are working overtime this season.
NCAA news:
The NCAA’s next top 16 reveal has been moved to this Sunday.
A Senate bill has been introduced that would allow college endorsement deals and more.
Today’s results:
No. 8 Maryland and Iowa had a mighty battle today, which ended in a 111-93 win for the Terps. Katie Benzan and Caitlin Clark went off for their respective teams….what a stats sheet.
Mississippi State won its first game since Jan. 10, downing Auburn, 81-68.
College team news:
What’s up with Boston College?
Six players, including three starters, will leave San Jose State.
Florida State is the NCAA team of the week.
Which conference tournaments will most impact the bubble teams?
College player news:
Naismith defensive player of the year finalists are formidable.
Ja’Mee Asberry talks Oklahoma State.
Jennifer Coleman is a double-double machine for Navy.
Maryland freshman standout Angel Reese made a surprise return to the court today.
College coach news:
Former Montana coach Rob Selvig is the subject of a new documentary.
High school news:
The McDonald’s All-American team is announced.
WNBA news:
Four teams are combatting racial inequity in healthcare by forming a partnership with Anthem.
Another exciting week of women’s college hoops sees the Pac-12 regular-season champions, the Stanford Cardinal, back atop the top 25. They are followed by Texas A&M, who is undefeated vs. ranked opponents this season. NC State comes in at three, followed by UConn and South Carolina to round out the top five.
After a loss to Florida State, Louisville drops to six, Maryland comes in at seven, Pac-12 foes UCLA and Arizona fall to eight and nine, respectively, with the Baylor Lady Bears rounding out the top 10.
Indiana has made their way to No. 11 in the country, Michigan remains at 12, Oregon is 13 after a crushing loss to UCLA last week, and red-hot Georgia rises to 14 after an exciting victory over Tennessee on Sunday. The Lady Vols upset South Carolina on Thursday night, but their succeeding loss puts them at number 15 this week.
SEC opponent Arkansas rises to 16 this week, followed by West Virginia. Ohio State drops to 18, and South Florida and Kentucky round out the top 20. The Jackrabbits of South Dakota State climb to 21 this week with DePaul, Gonzaga, and Missouri State following. Rutgers enters the top 25 for the first time this season, narrowing out Georgia Tech, who suffered a disappointing loss to Boston College.
Georgia Tech, Northwestern, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, Iowa, Texas, and Alabama all received votes this week.
RV: Georgia Tech, Northwestern, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, Iowa, Texas, Alabama
Today’s results:
No. 4 Stanford topped No. 9 Arizona, 62-48.
College team news:
Today’s AP top 25 poll finally starting to make more sense. Texas A&M is No. 3.
With tonight’s win, Stanford clinched the Pac-12 regular-season title.
Indiana’s No. 11 ranking today is the highest in program history.
Georgia is on a quest to continue its rich history.
Oregon still has a chance to live up to high expectations.
Rutgers is back in the top 25 after a five-game winning streak.
A seven-game winning streak and a signature upset has BYU dreaming of San Antonio.
Oregon State is making a case for a Tournament bid.
ETSU reflects on last summer’s steps toward racial justice.
Fordham reacts to their shutdown.
The Big West will play its conference tournament without fans.
The Mountain West will play its conference tournament without fans.
The MVC Tournament will return this year.
Conference tournament dates and schedules.
College player news:
The 10 finalists for the Senior CLASS Award have been announced.
Why Stephanie Watts transferred from North Carolina, then transferred back.
Faith Masonius has been a powerhouse for Maryland.
Kiyae White is a difference-maker for Auburn.
Vermont senior Josie Larkins will return next year for a fifth season.
College coach news:
Kara Lawson has built a home court advantage.
WNBA news:
Seimone Augustus has re-signed with the Sparks.
Upsets:
Florida State toppled No. 3 Louisville, 68-59.
Oregon State upended No. 8 UCLA, 71-64.
No. 22 Georgia held off No. 21 Tennessee, 57-55.
More results:
No. 2 South Carolina routed Kentucky, 76-55.
No. 4 NC State avenged their previous loss to North Carolina, 82-63.
No. 5 Texas A&M pulled away from Ole Miss, 66-55.
No. 7 Baylor stopped Oklahoma, 77-66.
No. 11 Michigan defeated No. 15 Ohio State, 75-66.
No. 13 Oregon dominated USC, 72-48.
No. 18 Arkansas dropped LSU, 74-64.
Cal got its first dub of the season, 67-55 over Arizona State.
Texas beat Kansas State, 59-48.
Michigan State needed a buzzer beater to down Purdue, 76-73.
Alabama ran past Mississippi State, 71-63.
Missouri routed Florida, 96-80.
Boston College used defense to get by Georgia Tech, 49-43.
College team news:
UConn’s front court is coming into form as the NCAA Tournament nearing.
Virginia Tech has won five straight.
South Dakota has clinched the second seed in the Summit League Tournament.
Marshall gave Rice their first C-USA loss.
St. Louis ended Dayton’s 40-game A-10 winning streak.
Notre Dame is back in action tomorrow, and will face Pitt.
College player news:
Dana Evans’ parents and a sports psychologist helped her rise to the top of her game.
Kierstan Bell broke FGCU’s single-game scoring record today, with 42 points.
Upset:
Creighton unseated No. 19 DePaul, 83-72.
More results:
No. 19 West Virginia held off TCU, 81-78.
No. 9 Maryland coasted past Minnesota, 94-62.
Oklahoma State topped Iowa State, 80-73.
Texas Tech rallied to edge Kansas, 99-98 in OT.
College team news:
No. 4 NC State looks to even the series with North Carolina tomorrow.
Syracuse looks to stay off the NCAA Tournament bubble coming back from pause.
No. 1 UConn clinched a share of the Big East regular-season title with their rout of Xavier today.
The Terps strengthened their Big Ten lead with today’s win.
BYU finished perfect at home with their victory today.
South Dakota won their first home game in 48 days today.
Lessons in losing may pay off for Holy Cross in conference tournament time.
The America East Conference has changed their tournament format again.
College player news:
Retired Taylor Kissinger has found a new role with Nebraska.
College coach news:
UCLA coach Cori Close said the Pac-12 Tournament might be more risk than reward.
WNBA news:
Kahleah Copper is getting some well-deserved attention.
