Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA
Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for all aspects of the world of Women’s Basketball. Host Howard Megdal of The IX and The Next talks to the incredible staff at The Next and provides your daily women’s basketball fix with expert analysis and coverage of all aspects of the sport. From the NCAA to the WNBA, the Locked On Women’s Basketball podcast brings the fire and passion of women’s basketball to you five days a week. T...
UCONN's Sarah Strong Is TOO Dominant | Caitlin Clark is Back + Selection Show Sunday
Sarah Strong is dominating women’s college basketball — and now she’s officially ESPN Player of the Year while leading an undefeated UConn team (34-0).
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down why Sarah Strong might be the most complete player in the country and what makes her impact go far beyond the box score.
We also discuss Caitlin Clark’s return to international play as she leads Team USA in the FIBA qualifiers and what we learned from the games against Senegal and Puerto Rico.
UCONN on Title Repeat Watch | Team USA vs Senegal Preview + WNBA CBA Talks
UConn just won another Big East title — but the mission isn’t finished yet.
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, host Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) is joined by Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) to break down the biggest stories in women’s basketball.
Today’s show:
🏀 UConn’s Perfect Season Continues
The Huskies are 34-0 after dominating Villanova to win their sixth straight Big East title. Even after losing 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, this team — led by Azzi Fudd and freshman star Sarah Strong —...
UConn DESERVES the Overall #1 Seed in the NCAA Tournament | Wooden Award + CBA Updates
UConn just keeps winning.
The Huskies are 34-0 after winning the Big East Tournament, marking their 50th straight victory and another dominant run for the defending national champions. But despite the perfect season, a debate is brewing — does UConn deserve the overall #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, or should UCLA’s résumé push them ahead?
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, host Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) and Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) break down:
🏀 Why UConn’s undefeated season matters for NCAA seeding
📊 The résumé compari...
South Carolina UPSET by Texas in SEC Title Game | What It Means for March
Texas shocked the college basketball world by taking down South Carolina to win the SEC Championship, ending the Gamecocks’ three-year run at the top of the conference.
In this episode we break down how Texas controlled the game from the opening tip, jumping out to a 14–0 start and never letting South Carolina settle into its rhythm. The Longhorns played the more physical game, dominated the paint early, and forced the Gamecocks into scramble mode offensively.
We also discuss what the loss means for Dawn Staley’s team heading into March Madness and whether this setback could...
South Carolina WILL Advances | SEC Tournament Picks + Tennessee Drops Early
🏀 SEC Tournament Preview
South Carolina vs Kentucky: Can the Wildcats grind the pace down again?
LSU vs Oklahoma: Physical Tigers defense vs elite guard play
Vanderbilt vs Ole Miss: A potential upset brewing?
🏀 Big Ten Tournament Breakdown
UCLA vs Washington: Can anyone slow down the undefeated Bruins?
Ohio State vs Minnesota: A rematch with major NCAA seeding implications
🔥 Plus:
Is Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell really on the hot seat after the Lady Vols’ late-season collapse? We break down the reality behind the speculation.
📌 Top...
Tennessee’s LAST Chance | SEC Tournament + Big Ten Matchups
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:15 Tennessee vs Alabama SEC Tournament preview
10:30 Washington vs USC Big Ten breakdown
16:40 Indiana vs Ohio State matchup preview
22:10 Mist vs Phantom recap (Stewart MVP performance)
29:30 Should Unrivaled go to St. Louis?
34:00 Best cities for women’s basketball
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South Carolina WILL Win the 2026 SEC Tournament 👀🏆 | SEC & Big Ten Tournament Breakdown
Will South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball cut down the nets at the 2026 SEC Tournament? We think so — and here’s why.
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down why South Carolina is positioned to dominate the SEC bracket, plus the biggest storylines heading into tournament week.
🔥 SEC Honors Recap:
Player of the Year: Mikayla Blakes (Vanderbilt)
Defensive Player of the Year: Raven Johnson (South Carolina)
Coach of the Year: Shea Ralph (Vanderbilt)
And more award winners making tournament...
UNRIVALED | Kelsey Plum’s Phantom Era Begins: Unrivaled Title Incoming
Kelsey Plum is on a mission — and the Phantom are on the brink of an unrivaled championship run.
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down why Kelsey Plum is poised to lead the Phantom to a statement victory in Brooklyn after a historic Unrivaled semifinal night in front of 18,261 fans — generating $1 million in gate revenue.
We’re covering:
🏀 Unrivaled semifinals atmosphere & what it means for the future of women’s hoops
📊 NCAA Tournament No. 1 seeds: Texas Longhorns women's basketball, UConn Huskies women's basketball, UCLA Bruins women...
UCONN DOMINATE Once Again | Unrivaled Playoffs Shake-Up
Is this one of the most elite teams in the history of the UConn Huskies women's basketball program?
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down No. 1 UConn’s undefeated regular season after a dominant 85–49 win over St. John's Red Storm women's basketball at Madison Square Garden — marking their 47th straight victory.
With a nearly 38-point average margin of victory (third-largest in Division I history), this squad is now in the same statistical air as the legendary 2014-15 and 2015-16 Huskies teams led by:
Breanna St...
LSU Ready to EXPLODE on Senior Night 🔥 Tennessee in Trouble?
🏀 SEGMENT 1: LSU vs Tennessee Preview
LSU’s explosive offense (mid-90s PPG, elite rebounding & depth)
Tennessee’s veteran scoring attack & three-point shooting
Janiah Barker update after missing the Oklahoma trip
Keys to the game on Senior Night in Baton Rouge
Our game predictions 👀
🔥 SEGMENT 2: Most Important Seeding Games
Baylor vs TCU — Big 12 battle with title implications
Texas vs Alabama — SEC contenders clash
Vanderbilt vs Tennessee — Rivalry with tournament positioning at stake
What it all means ahead of the SEC & Big 12 Tournaments...
SEC Player of the YEAR Race: Why Mikayla Blakes Is the Favorite | Unrivaled Playoffs Stage is Set
Vanderbilt star Mikayla Blakes is ready to claim the SEC throne 👑
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) is joined by Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) to break down why Blakes isn’t just preseason First-Team All-SEC — she’s our pick to win SEC Player of the Year.
We dive into the 2025–26 SEC Preseason Media Poll, where Vanderbilt was picked 7th — but could Blakes elevate them even higher? And how does she stack up against preseason POY favorite Madison Booker from Texas?
Plus:
Full...
UConn & AP Top 5 Hold Strong + WNBA CBA Deadline Looms | Should the Huskies Move Conferences?
UConn and the rest of the AP Top 5 aren’t budging as March Madness approaches 👀 What does that stability mean heading into tournament time?
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, host Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) and Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) break down:
🏀 Segment 1:
Why UConn Huskies women's basketball and the AP Top 5 remain unchanged
What this says about parity (or lack thereof) in women’s college basketball
Geno Auriemma making his 655th AP Top 25 appearance
How this impacts seeding and mo...
South Carolina & UCLA CLINCH Regular Season Titles | TCU outs Iowa State | Senior Night Spotlight
South Carolina and UCLA are your outright regular-season conference champions after dominant performances this weekend — and we’re breaking it all down on Locked On Women’s Basketball.
🏀 South Carolina 85, Ole Miss 48
The Gamecocks handled business at Colonial Life Arena, shooting nearly 50% from the field and locking in defensively to secure a share of the SEC regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in the SEC Tournament. Joyce Edwards and Madina Okot led the charge as South Carolina extended its win streak over Ole Miss to 21 straight.
🏀 UCLA 80, Wisconsin 60
The Bruins captured their first outright Big...
LSU STUNS Ole Miss | MiLaysia Fulwiley’s Career Night | Sunday Showdowns & CBA
MiLaysia Fulwiley took over — and No. 7 LSU needed every bit of it.
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) and Sophia Jones break down LSU’s thrilling 78-70 comeback win over No. 17 Ole Miss on the road.
After trailing by 13 and entering the fourth quarter down 63-54 with just a 15% win probability, LSU exploded on a 24-7 fourth-quarter run — including a 13-0 stretch that completely flipped the game.
🔥 Fulwiley’s career-high 26 points (10-18 FG)
🔥 LSU forces Ole Miss into 0-for-17 shooting in the 4th
🔥 19-1 run...
LSU MUST WIN to Keep SEC Title Hopes Alive | Top 25 Showdowns + Major Upsets
LSU Tigers women's basketball vs Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball
No. 7 LSU heads to Oxford for a Top-25 SEC showdown with No. 17 Ole Miss. The Tigers lead the nation in scoring and need this win to stay alive in the SEC title race. Meanwhile, Ole Miss is coming off a statement win and looking for another Quad 1 resume boost.
What to watch:
Can LSU’s elite offense stay hot on the road?
Will Ole Miss defend without fouling after a huge free throw advantage last game?
Who controls the te...
Tennessee in TROUBLE | Ole Miss Stuns + WNBA CBA Drama
Tennessee could be on the verge of falling out of the Top 25 after dropping 4 of their last 6 games… are the Lady Vols in real trouble? 👀
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down the 94–81 loss to Ole Miss, what went wrong for Tennessee, and what it means moving forward.
🏀 Segment 1: Ole Miss vs. Tennessee Recap
Cotie McMahon explodes for 39 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and surpasses 2,000 career points
Ole Miss shoots over 50% from the field and controls the tempo all night
Talaysia Cooper drops 3...
UCONN Continues Making HISTORY | Breanna Stewart Heads Overseas? + Caitlin Clark's Legacy
SEGMENT 1: Geno Auriemma Ties History
Geno Auriemma has officially tied Tara VanDerveer for the most AP Top 25 appearances in women’s basketball history.
Auriemma has led UConn Huskies to 654 AP Top 25 appearances over his 41-year Hall of Fame career. UConn has now been ranked for 619 consecutive weeks dating back to the 1993-94 preseason poll — and once again sits at No. 1. Monday marked the 900th poll in the 50-year history of the rankings.
We discuss:
What lasting greatness really looks like
How Auriemma has sustained dominance across generations
The...
South Carolina is UNSTOPPABLE | NCAA Recaps and Chelsea Gray is no scrub
South Carolina 79, LSU 72
Tessa Johnson drops 21 clutch points
Raven Johnson stuffs the stat sheet (19 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl)
Madina Okot dominates with 17 rebounds
Dawn Staley earns her 500th win at South Carolina
LSU struggles from deep (2-12 from three) and leaves points at the line
We also recap:
🏀 Georgia’s upset over No. 5 Vanderbilt
🏀 Texas surviving Tennessee in Knoxville
🏀 Duke taking down UNC on Senior Day
🏀 TCU’s 40th straight home win
🏀 UConn staying unbeaten behind Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong
Plus — in Segment...
Paige Bueckers will DOMINATE in Unrivaled 1v1 | Vanderbilt Takeover + CBA
🔥 SEGMENT 1 – Battle of the Teammates
Paige Bueckers vs. Arike Ogumbawale – Is this free agency foreshadowing?
Jackie Young vs. Chelsea Gray
Breanna Stewart vs. Aliyah Boston
Kelsey Mitchell vs. Veronica Burton
🏀 SEGMENT 2 – Game Recap Madness
Vanderbilt dominates Texas behind Mikayla Blakes’ 34-piece
Vic Schaefer calls Texas “the softest team I’ve had in years”
Olivia Miles ERUPTS for 40 points (10 threes!) in TCU’s win over Baylor
Big 12 momentum shift?
📊 SEGMENT 3 – CBA Update
Breanna Stewart says there’s finally “movement” in negotiations
Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers & The Youth MOVEMENT Changing Team USA
Team USA’s Senior National Team roster is officially here — and the youth movement is impossible to ignore.
Five gold medalists return from Paris, including Kahleah Copper, Kelsey Plum, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and Brittney Griner — but this camp is headlined by a wave of first-time senior national team players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, Alliyah Boston, and more.
We break down:
• The full USA Basketball training camp roster
• Which young stars are making their first senior appearance
• Key absences (JuJu Watkins, Lauren Betts, Cameron Brink, and others)<...
Angel Reese Returns + Major Unrivaled Trades & NCAA Wooden Award Shake-Up!
The return of this unrivaled star could send her team right back to the championship. 👑🏀
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) is joined by Golden State Valkyries radio analyst Sophia Jones to break down:
🔥 Angel Reese’s return to Unrivaled & Rose BC
Debuting Feb. 20 vs. the Hive
Replacing Aari McDonald after a season-ending injury
2025 Unrivaled rebounding leader (12.1 RPG)
8 double-doubles + the league’s first 20-20 game (22 pts, 21 reb)
Defensive Player of the Year
What her return means...
Is Mikayla Blakes the Player of the Year? | Vanderbilt Stuns Oklahoma, Texas Stays Hot & Unrivaled 1v1 Talk
Mikayla Blakes might be forcing her way into the Player of the Year conversation after an unreal night 🔥
In this episode, we break down Vanderbilt’s statement win over Oklahoma behind a 34-point explosion from Blakes, plus Aubrey Galvan’s career night as the Commodores couldn’t be stopped. What went wrong for Oklahoma, and why their defense had no answers?
We also recap Texas vs. Kentucky, where the Longhorns leaned on defense, forced 23 turnovers, and extended their historic home winning streak at the Moody Center.
Plus:
🏀 Mikayla Blakes’ POY case
📊 Key sta...
South Carolina Is BACK | Gamecocks Dominate Tennessee + UCLA Survives Michigan
South Carolina is officially back to looking like South Carolina.
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) is joined by Golden State Valkyries radio analyst Sophia Jones to break down a dominant showing from the Gamecocks, plus a thrilling top-10 showdown out west.
🔹 Segment 1: South Carolina vs. Tennessee
No. 3 South Carolina crushed No. 19 Tennessee 93–50 in one of the most lopsided results in rivalry history.
Ta’Niya Latson (21 pts) and Joyce Edwards (20 pts) led the way
Gamecocks shot nearly 69% from the field
Texas Takes Down LSU | Mikayla Blakes’ 37, Duke Survives, SEC & Big Ten Sunday Showdowns
Texas makes a statement against LSU, pulling away late in a top-5 SEC clash behind Madison Booker’s hot start, Aaliyah Crump’s x-factor performance off the bench, and Rori Harmon’s relentless defensive pressure — including six steals to set the all-time program record.
We also dive into:
Duke vs. Louisville — a defensive grind where Duke survives a late Cardinals comeback
Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky — Mikayla Blakes goes nuclear with 37 points, including 19 in the fourth
What these results mean for the SEC standings and the road ahead
Plus, we preview a loaded Sun...
LSU Is Rolling Into Texas | SEC Showdowns, ACC Battles & Athletes Unlimited Day 1 Recap
LSU is on a roll — and Texas is next. 👀🏀
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, hosts Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) and Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) break down one of the biggest matchups in the SEC as #5 LSU travels to face #4 Texas in a heavyweight showdown.
LSU is riding a seven-game SEC win streak and coming off a dominant 103–63 blowout, while Texas brings elite defense and a tough home-court presence. Can LSU’s pace and pressure overwhelm the Longhorns again?
🔍 Today’s Episode Includes:
LSU vs. Texas Previ...
UCLA the Heavy Favorite as Big Ten Matchups Take Center Stage
It’s a loaded slate in women’s college basketball, and we’re breaking down key Big Ten matchups you need to know before tip-off 🏀 In today’s episode, we preview: 🔥 Maryland vs. Michigan State — Can the Terps snap their skid, or will MSU’s home dominance hold? 🔥 Nebraska vs. Michigan — Upset alert or business as usual for the Wolverines? 🔥 Rutgers vs. UCLA — The Bruins enter as heavy favorites with elite depth and efficiency. We dive into: • Team context and recent trends • Key players to watch • Matchup swing factors like turnovers, rebounding, and tempo • Game predictions and upset potential Plus: ➡️ Big 12 matchup previews fea...
Marina Mabrey GOES OFF for 47 as Unrivaled Takes Over Philly | Record-Breaking Night
Unrivaled took over Philadelphia — and Marina Mabrey put on an all-time performance.
In front of a sold-out crowd of 21,490 fans at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the largest attendance ever for a regular-season professional women’s basketball game, Mabrey made history by scoring 47 points and hitting 10 three-pointers, setting a new Unrivaled record.
We break down:
The historic Philly stop on the Unrivaled On Tour run
Marina Mabrey’s unforgettable night and what made it special
Matchups including Breeze vs Phantom and Rose vs Lunar Owls
Everything else that happened during...
UConn’s Revenge Tour Is REAL 🔥 Huskies Dominate Tennessee + Top-10 Chaos Across Women’s Basketball
The No. 1 Huskies completed their revenge tour in historic fashion, blowing out No. 15 Tennessee 96–66 in the largest margin of victory ever in the rivalry. After a tight first half, UConn flipped the switch, outscoring the Vols 54–24 after halftime behind dominant performances from Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong. On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler is joined by Golden State Valkyries radio analyst Sophia Jones to break down: 🔥 UConn’s statement win and Geno Auriemma’s revenge arc 🏀 UCLA overwhelming Iowa behind Angela Dugalic’s career night 🐯 LSU, Texas, and Michigan delivering decisive Top-25 wins ⚡ Overtime drama i...
UConn Will Stay Undefeated vs Tennessee | Massive Top-25 Weekend Preview & Recap
UConn remains the standard — and Tennessee is next.
In today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, hosts Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) and Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) break down one of the biggest weekends of the season, headlined by #1 UConn vs #15 Tennessee at Gampel Pavilion.
We dive into why UConn is built to stay undefeated, how their elite defense and depth stack up against Tennessee’s physical style, and what the Lady Vols must do to keep it close.
Plus, full previews and analysis of:
🏀 #24 Alabama @ #6 LSU
🏀...
UConn’s Bench Dominance, UCLA vs Illinois & WNBA CBA Stalemate Explained
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UCLA Is SCARING the Big Ten 😳 | Bruins vs Illinois, Maryland vs Washington + Bracketology
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UConn Stands Alone at No. 1 🏀 AP Poll Chaos, SEC Record, Unrivaled Monday & Top Players Ranked
The women’s basketball landscape is shifting fast — and we break it all down. The UConn Huskies are the last undefeated team in the nation, the SEC makes history, and chaos reigns in the latest AP Top 25. Plus, a full recap of Monday at Unrivaled and a look at the midseason Top 25 player rankings for 2025–26.
🔹 Segment 1: AP Poll Reactions & Shockers
UConn remains the unanimous No. 1 and the only undefeated team left
UCLA slides into No. 2 after South Carolina’s overtime loss
Oklahoma jumps six spots after a massive win over South Carolina
South Carolina DOMINATES No. 5 Vanderbilt + Iowa Rolls Ohio State | Women’s Hoops Weekend Recap
South Carolina put on one of its most complete performances of the season, handing No. 5 Vanderbilt its first loss in a dominant 103–74 win. Ta’Niya Latson and Tessa Johnson led the way as the Gamecocks overwhelmed the Commodores with elite defense, transition offense, and red-hot shooting — reminding everyone why they remain a No. 1 seed contender.
We break down how South Carolina forced 20 turnovers, scored 56 points in the paint, and shot over 60% from the floor in a statement SEC victory. Plus, hear Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph’s postgame thoughts and what this loss means moving forward.
In Seg...
South Carolina GOES DOWN | Oklahoma Stuns No. 2, Iowa Survives, SEC Thriller Recap
No. 2 South Carolina goes down in a shocking overtime loss as No. 16 Oklahoma pulls off one of the biggest upsets of the season. Aaliyah Chavez catches fire in OT, the Sooners own the paint, and Dawn Staley doesn’t mince words postgame. We break down what went wrong for the Gamecocks and what it means moving forward.
Plus, a full recap of a wild night in women’s college basketball:
🟡 Oklahoma 94, South Carolina 82 (OT) — Chavez shines, Beers battles foul trouble, and SC’s win streak snaps
⚫ Iowa 85, Maryland 78 (OT) — Hawkeyes escape after blowing a 17-point lead...
WNBA Schedule Drop Hints at CBA Progress + Huge Upsets & Games to Watch
The WNBA officially released its 2026 schedule — and it might mean the league and players’ union are closer to a new CBA than many expected. We break down the biggest schedule takeaways, key dates, standout matchups, and what Breanna Stewart’s comments signal about negotiations as the WNBA heads into its 30th season.
Plus, we recap a loaded night across women’s college basketball:
🔥 Jada Williams explodes for 44 to lift Iowa State
🔥 UCLA dominates Purdue in a statement win
🔥 Wisconsin stuns ranked Nebraska
🔥 BYU takes down No. 19 Texas Tech
And we look ahead to tonight’s m...
UConn Stays No. 1 in AP Poll + Iowa Cracks Top 10 | Women’s College Basketball Rundown
UConn holds strong at the top of the AP Poll, but there’s plenty of movement shaking up women’s college basketball. 🏀
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler is joined by Golden State Valkyries radio analyst Sophia Jones to break down the latest AP Poll rankings, conference contenders, and the biggest games to watch tonight.
🔹 Segment 1: AP Poll Breakdown
UConn remains No. 1
Iowa cracks the Top 10 for the first time post-Caitlin Clark
Kentucky slides, Duke surges back into the rankings
Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mic...
UConn Is Unstoppable | Notre Dame Routed, Ranked Matchups Recapped
UConn sent a loud message to the rest of women’s college basketball — and Notre Dame felt all of it.
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, we break down the Huskies’ dominant 85–47 win over Notre Dame, a game that showed just how overwhelming UConn’s defense, ball movement, and depth can be. From shutting down Hannah Hidalgo to ripping off an 18–2 third-quarter run, this was a complete performance.
We also zoom out to the big picture:
Can anyone stop UConn right now?
Sarah Strong reaches 1,000 career points in just 59 games...
LSU Looks Like a Top Dog Again | Ranked Showdowns, Upsets & Unrivaled Recap
LSU is climbing back up the rankings — and they made a loud statement this week 👀🐯 On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) is joined by Golden State Valkyries radio analyst Sophia Jones to break down a packed slate of ranked matchups, statement wins, and shocking upsets across women’s college basketball. 🔥 Segment 1: Top Dogs Eating? #6 LSU dominates #13 Oklahoma behind a huge two-way performance from Flau’jae Johnson UCLA continues its historic run and looks like the clear Big Ten frontrunner Louisville survives NC State in a physical OT thriller Tennessee, Iowa, and more rank...
South Carolina TAKES CONTROL of the SEC | Texas Falls, Louisville Dominates, Iowa and more
South Carolina proved once again why they run the SEC. 🐔🔥
In a thrilling top-5 showdown, No. 2 South Carolina avenged its only loss of the season with a 68–65 win over No. 4 Texas, powered by clutch fourth-quarter play from Raven Johnson and relentless pressure from Joyce Edwards.
We break down:
South Carolina’s late-game execution and fourth-quarter dominance
Texas’ full-court pressure, turnover struggles, and Madison Booker’s 24-point night
How Raven Johnson scored or assisted on 12 of SC’s 20 fourth-quarter points
Why this matchup continues to be one of the best rivalries i...
UCLA Is Dominating the Big Ten + Ranked Chaos & Buzzer-Beaters Across the Nation
UCLA continues to prove they belong at the top of the Big Ten 🏀
In today’s show, we break down #3 UCLA’s dominant 76–58 road win over Minnesota, keeping the Bruins undefeated in conference play behind elite defense, balanced scoring, and another double-double from Lauren Betts. Plus, Ohio State explodes offensively, Colorado stuns a ranked Iowa State squad, and TCU delivers one of the wildest buzzer-beaters of the season.
We also preview and analyze massive ranked matchups across the Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, and ACC, including Texas vs South Carolina, Louisville vs Notre Dame, and Illinois vs Michig...
