NCAA Women's Basketball NewsSaturday, Mar 21, 2026

Sydney Shaw had 19 points and nine rebounds, Gia Cooke scored 18 points and West Virginia used an early defensive lockdown to take control in a 82-54 victory over Miami (Ohio) in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday. West Virginia (28-6), the fourth seed in the Fort Worth region, will meet No. 5 seed Kentucky in the second round on Monday. The Wildcats beat 12th-seeded James Madison earlier Saturday.

The Colonial Life Arena in Columbia prepares for a David vs. Goliath showdown this Saturday as the #1 overall seed South Carolina Gamecocks host the #16 seed Southern Jaguars. Fresh off another dominant regular season and a brief stumble in the SEC title game, Dawn Staley's squad begins its quest for a fourth national title in front of a raucous home crowd. The South Carolina Gamecocks (31-3) enter the tournament as the heavy favorites, led by All-American forward Joyce Edwards and veteran fl...

The Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, will host a high-stakes "Palmetto State" showdown this Saturday, March 21, as the #9 seed USC Trojans travel across the country to face the #8 seed Clemson Tigers. This First Round matchup in the Sacramento 4 Regional features a fascinating contrast: Lindsay Gottlieb's battle-tested Big Ten squad against a Clemson team making its second tournament appearance in 25 years under breakout coach Shawn Poppie. The USC Trojans (17-13) arrive in South Carolina...