Title: Ultimate Guide to Watching UCLA vs Iowa Women’s Basketball Today: Time, TV, Stream
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Title: “Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica Dominate Women’s U-20 Qualifiers”
Post: In an exciting turn of events, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica have emerged as the frontrunners in the Women’s U-20 Qualifiers. With impressive performances and strong teamwork, these teams have taken the lead in the tournament, showcasing their talent and determination on the field.
Puerto Rico has shown incredible skill and determination, securing crucial victories and demonstrating their potential to go all the way. Nicaragua has also made a strong impression, with their players showcasing their speed and agility, leaving their opponents in awe. Costa Rica, known for their strong soccer tradition, has once again proven their dominance in the sport, with their players delivering standout performances in every match.
As the tournament continues, all eyes will be on these three teams as they battle it out for the top spot. Stay tuned for more updates on the Women’s U-20 Qualifiers as Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica continue to showcase their talent and determination on the field.
Welcome to Wrestling Inc.’s results for “WWE Raw” on February 17, 2025, coming to you live from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina!
Lyra Valkyria’s first challenger for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship will be determined tonight, as Ivy Nile will be taking on Dakota Kai in a Number One Contenders Match. While Nile has made it clear that she wants a title shot over the course of the past couple of weeks, Valkyria previously defeated Kai in the finals of the tournament to crown the inaugural titleholder.
Sami Zayn will be making an appearance on tonight’s show as tensions between him and longtime friend/rival Kevin Owens in light of the latter hitting the former with a piledriver during an attack he had launched on him a few weeks ago. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Naomi and Bianca Belair also have something on their minds to share after “SmackDown” General Manager Nick Aldis showed them surveillance footage of Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez walking away from outside the area as Jade Cargill was being loaded into an ambulance moments she had been taken out by a mystery assailant a number of weeks ago.
Speaking of Rodriguez, she will be going head-to-head with Roxanne Perez while her Judgment Day stablemate Finn Balor squares off with Seth “Freakin” Rollins as the final two entrants in the Men’s and Women’s Elimination Chambers will be revealed. CM Punk, John Cena, Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, and Logan Paul will be joined by either Rollins or Balor in the Men’s Match, and Rodriguez or Perez will be joining Alexa Bliss, Bayley, and the aforementioned Morgan, Belair, and Naomi.
Additionally, AJ Styles will be competing in his first match since the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble on February 1 as he goes one-on-one with another member of Judgment Day, Dominik Mysterio. The two men came face-to-face with one another during last week’s edition of “Raw” in a verbal confrontation that turned physical also involving Carlito. Pete Dunne will also be facing Penta after the latter defeated the former on the January 20 episode of “Raw”.
We are live! Michael Cole and Pat McAfee greet audiences at home before throwing it to a video of Kevin Owens’ attack on Sami Zayn a couple of weeks ago.
Zayn then makes his way out to the ring.
We Hear From Sami Zayn
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Zayn says it’s been a rough couple of weeks, so the warm welcome from the live crowd is appreciated. He says he’s had a couple of weeks as he’s been rehabbing to think about his history with Kevin Owens, then says no other two guys have been tied to each other from the beginning of their careers like him and Owens. He says there’s obviously going to be a lot of betrayals and forgiveness in a story that long, but there’s no forgiving or forgetting this time because it was different. He says this time was’t about sending a message or Owens wanting to get ahead, but rather wanting to end his career. He says Owens didn’t get the job done, and he’s still standing. Zayn admits his neck isn’t 100%, but he still has enough in him for a fight and informs him that he’ll be in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for WWE Elimination Chamber.
Adam Pearce marks his way down to the ring and says Zayn has been given the answer of no to the match more than once by numerous people. He says as much as he would love nothing more than to make a match between Zayn and Owens official, the answer is still no. Zayn tells Pearce as he heads to the back that he isn’t leaving the ring until he gets his match against Owens. He says he couldn’t sanction a match between them, and he couldn’t stop Owens with whatever he wanted to do. He says even if Zayn wins the match, he still loses and asks what he wants him to do.
Zayn says that while Pearce can’t stop Owens, he can’t stop him either. He demands the match from Pearce, and Pearce makes it official as an Unsanctioned Match.
Dominik Mysterio and Carlito then make their way out to the ring. AJ Styles follows.
Dominik Mysterio (w/ Carlito) vs. AJ Styles
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The bell rings and the two lock up. They take turns locking one another in submission holds, but Styles looks to fly off the top. Carlito trips him, opening the door for Dominik to land a tope suicida on him.
Dominik dumps Styles inside the ring, then wears him down with another submission and stomps on his chest using the ropes. He whips Styles into the mat, then flies over the top rope to level Styles and follows it up The Three Amigos. Styles prevents Dominik from landing the third suplex, but Dominik dials it up for a 619 and ascends to the top. He looks to land a Frog Splash, but Styles moves out of the way to avoid it.
Styles turns Dominik inside out with a clothesline, then delivers a shoulderbreaker to him off his shoulders. Carlito looks to interfere, but Styles levels him. Dominik looks to take advantage and rolls up Styles, but Styles kicks out and lands the Styles Clash for the win.
Winner: AJ Styles
After the match, Bron Breakker sneaks up behind Styles. He looks to land a spear on Styles, but Styles moves out of the way and Breakker accidentally spears Dominik. Breakker gets fired up and rips off his shirt, but Styles catches it in response and stares down Breakker.
Lyra Valkyria then makes her way down to the ring. Ivy Nile and Dakota Kai follow.
Ivy Nile vs. Dakota Kai in a Number One Contenders Match for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship
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The bell rings and the two lock up. Nile dumps Kai over the top rope, then begins targeting her knee and sends it bouncing off the ring apron. Nile drapes Kai off the top rope, then lands a kick on her midsection and goes for a pin. Kai kicks out, then lands a running kick on Nile in the corner and follows it up with a running boot. She connects with a Sunset Flip-backbreaker combination and goes for a pin, but Kai kicks out.
Nile and Kai teeter on the ropes, but Nile pulls Kai off and lands a powerbomb on her. She cinches in an Ankle Lock on Kai and transitions into a reverse Knee Bar, but Kai crawls over to the bottom rope to break the hold. Nile fires off kicks on Kai’s legs, but Kai delivers a boot to Nile. Nile responds with a Tornado DDT to Kai, then follows it up with a German suplex. Kai rolls up Nile, but Nile kicks out. Kai then lands a Scorpion Kick on Nile and sets up for the GTK, but Nile escapes and cinches in an Ankle Lock once again. Kai escapes by sending Nile crashing onto the apron, then follows it up with the GTK for the win.
Winner (and new Number One Contender): Dakota Kai
After the match, Valkyria holds up the Women’s Intercontinental Championship and stares down Kai in the ring.
GUNTHER then makes his way to the ring, mocking Jey Uso by appearing through the crowd.
We Hear From GUNTHER
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GUNTHER says performing for the fans like fans is like “reading Shakespeare to a rock”. He says he has to step in the ring with people who can’t even lace his boots, then says he forced Jey Uso into digging his own grave. He says at WWE WrestleMania 41, Jey’s blood will be on the hands of the fans and tells them to be honest about whether Jey can actually beat him at WrestleMania. He stands up on the announce desk and asks Michael Cole and Pat McAfee if they really believe Jey can beat him at WrestleMania in their unbiased opinion. He tosses his microphone down at McAfee, and McAfee says he hopes that Jey can beat GUNTHER at WrestleMania.
Jey Uso’s music hits and he makes his way down to the ring as three referees try stopping him. Jey pushes right past him, and the two begin to brawl until more officials run down to the ring and separate them.
Pete Dunne vs. Penta
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The bell rings and Penta looks to hit his signature pose. Dunne interrupts him, but Penta responds with a hurricanrana and a kick to Dunne’s face. Dunne lands a dropkick on Penta, then takes off his gloves and snaps his singers to target his fingers. Penta connects with a backbreaker on Dunne, then gets him up on his shoulders on the apron. Dunne escapes and snaps Penta’s fingers, then sends him crashing into the ring apron face first as Ludwig Kaiser strolls out to ringside.
Dunne snaps on Penta’s fingers, but Penta responds with a crossbody to Dunne. Dunne lands a dropkick on Penta, but Penta pulls Dunne off the ropes and lands a Sling Blade on him. Penta sends Dunne crashing into the mat, then lands a superkick on his face as he teeters on the ropes. Dunne then catches Penta with a sit-out powerbomb and goes for a pin, but Dunne kicks out.
Dunne lands a German suplex on Penta, but Penta kicks him with a superkick. Dunne lands a step-up enzuigiri on Penta, but Penta responds with a Mexican Destroyer. He looks to run the ropes, but Kaiser hops up on the apron to stop him in his tracks. Dunne takes advantage and rolls up Penta, but Penta kicks out. Penta delivers the Penta Driver to Dunne for the win.
Winner: Penta
After the match, Kaiser and Dunne brawl on the outside. Penta flies over the top rope to level them.
Roxanne Perez then makes her way out to the ring. Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan follow.
Roxanne Perez vs. Raquel Rodriguez (w/ Liv Morgan) in a Qualifier Match for the Women’s Elimination Chamber
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The bell rings and Perez lands an open palm strike on Rodriguez. Rodriguez sends Perez crashing into the corner, but Perez dropkicks Rodriguez out of the ring. She looks to fly, but Rodriguez catches her and sends her crashing into the ring post. Rodriguez sends Perez crashing into the mat back in the ring off the shoulders, then sends her crashing into the top turnbuckle. Perez sends Rodriguez’s jaw bouncing off the top rope, then lands a chop block on her and goes for a pin. Rodriguez kicks out.
Perez looks to fly off the ropes, but Rodriguez catches her and lands a Fallaway Slam on her. She follows it up with a Corkscrew Elbow and charges at Perez in the corner, but Perez sends her crashing into the ring post. Bianca Belair’s music hits, and she makes her way down to the ring. Naomi joins her, and the two surround Morgan on the outside. They begin to beat her down, and Rodriguez becomes distracted. Perez takes advantage and delivers Pop Rox to Rodriguez for the win.
Winner: Roxanne Perez
After the match, Belair and Naomi look to land a double KOD on Morgan but Rodriguez comes to her aid.
New Day then make their way down to the ring.
We Hear From New Day
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Fans rain down boos on Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods as Woods mockingly tells to get well soon. He says fans are mad about what they said to Big E and the fact that they told him the truth, as well as what him and Kingston did to Rey Mysterio. He says every single fan has gone insane, and Kingston says fans have put Rey on a pedestal for being a WWE Hall of Famer. He brags about having more title wins then Rey and being in WWE longer than him, then addresses Rey crying in the ring after the attack and says fans should thank them for giving Rey more vacation days at home with his wife.
LWO’s music hits, and Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro, and Joaquin Wilde appear on the entrance ramp. Lee says New Day sucks before him, Del Toro, and Wilde blindside New Day with an attack. They send Kingston and Woods crashing out of the ring, and Wilde and Del Toro hold the ropes open for Lee to fly. Kingston and Woods run up the ramp before he can, and Woods squishes Wilde’s hat at the top of the ramp.
Seth “Freakin” Rollins then makes his way out to the ring. Finn Balor follows.
Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins in a Qualifier Match for the Men’s Elimination Chamber
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Balor fires off stomps on Balor, and the bell sounds. He fires off shoulders on Rollins’ midsection in the corner, then continues wearing him down. Rollins over Balor with a boot, then lands a springboard moonsault on Balor and follows it up with a tope suicida on the outside. He flies off the ropes to land a knee on Balor back inside, then trips him twice and uses the middle rope to target Balor’s knee.
Balor sends Rollins crashing into the ring apron midsection first, then stomps on his spine repeatedly. Rollins sends Balor crashing into the announce desk and looks to land a Curb Stomp on him on top of the ring steps, but Balor sees him coming and sends Rollins crashing into the ring steps.
Rollins and Balor trade strikes, then wears him down with a submission hold. Balor rolls up Rollins, but Rollins kicks out and fires off right hands and chops on Balor. He follows it up with a DDT, then goes for a pin but Balor kicks out. Rollins then delivers a springboard moonsault to Balor, then lands a Buckle Bomb on him. Rollins then looks to land a Frog Splash on Balor, but Balor counters into a roll up. Rollins kicks out.
Rollins and Balor exchange strikes with one another, but Balor lands a pair of Sling Blades on Rollins. Rollins cinches in a Sharpshooter on Balor, then follows it up with a Pedigree and goes for a pin. Balor kicks out, then lands a kick on Rollins’ midsection and lands a Coup De Grace on Rollins. He goes for a pin, but Rollins counters into a pinfall of his own. Balor kicks out and locks in a crossface on Rollins, but Rollins escapes and lands a Curb Stomp on Balor for the win.
Winner: Seth Rollins
WWE Raw Results 2/17 – Sami Zayn, Naomi & Bianca Belair Appear, Women’s IC Title #1 Contenders Match
Last night’s episode of WWE Raw was action-packed and full of surprises! Sami Zayn made his presence known as he interrupted a promo by Universal Champion Roman Reigns, setting the stage for a potential showdown between the two superstars.
In the women’s division, Naomi and Bianca Belair made their return to Raw, with both superstars looking to make a statement and climb the ranks in pursuit of championship gold.
But perhaps the most exciting moment of the night was the Women’s Intercontinental Title #1 Contenders Match, which saw some of the top female superstars in WWE battle it out for a shot at the prestigious title. In the end, it was [winner’s name] who emerged victorious and earned the right to challenge for the title in the near future.
Stay tuned for more updates and results from WWE Raw, as the road to WrestleMania heats up and the stakes continue to rise for all the superstars involved.
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For much of the last decade, it was wondered who from the U.S. women’s Alpine skiing team could step up to join Mikaela Shiffrin (and, before her retirement, Lindsey Vonn) on major championship podiums.
That questioned was answered by not one but three Americans who won their first individual medals over the last two weeks at the World Championships in Saalbach, Austria.
“It’s an absolutely incredible place that we are as a team,” Shiffrin said.
Breezy Johnson claimed downhill gold (plus team combined gold with Shiffrin). Lauren Macuga shared super-G bronze. Paula Moltzan tacked on giant slalom bronze.
Four different Americans won medals across the women’s events at an Olympics or worlds for the first time ever.
“My teammates are incredible (we knew this already)!” Shiffrin posted on Sunday, captioning a slideshow of images with her fellow Saalbach medalists. “Their performances, the medals earned, the grit and determination that each one of them has put into this season and these Worlds has been inspirational. I’m so grateful to be part of this team.”
It sets quite a stage for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
There, Shiffrin could bid to become the first U.S. skier (across all skiing disciplines) to win a third career Olympic gold medal.
While Shiffrin, 29, has dominated for 12 years, her teammates who broke through in Saalbach came from different places in their careers.
Breezy Johnson, who first skied in her driveway, followed Lindsey Vonn as the next great U.S. downhiller.
Johnson, 29, missed the 2022 Olympics due to an injury sustained less than a month before the Games while ranked second in the World Cup in downhill.
Then she missed last season due to a suspension for not properly providing her whereabouts for out-of-competition drug testing. Johnson’s level of fault was “relatively low given the circumstances of the case,” according to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
“I’ve been working hard for so long. Sometimes it was the luck. Sometimes it was the injuries,” Johnson told Swiss broadcaster SRF after her downhill gold. “After a while, you kind of start being like, it’s about the process, and I just want to ski well, and the results maybe don’t come, and you have to just be happy with what you did yourself. And so then to have the results come is crazy.”
Lauren Macuga is one of three siblings who could make the 2026 U.S. Olympic team.
Macuga, 22, placed third, fourth and fifth in her three races in her debut World Championships. Macuga, one of three sisters bidding for Olympic debuts in different disciplines, has already this season become the youngest American to win a World Cup speed race in 18 years.
Moltzan, 30, was cut from the national team, then skied in college for three years. She returned to international racing and established herself as a regular podium threat in slalom and GS. For years, Shiffrin was the only American on that level.
What’s more, Vonn, 40, has skied well enough in her comeback from a five-year retirement to target her goal of making a fifth Olympic team in 2026.
“I don’t remember during the time that I’ve been skiing having this much depth,” Shiffrin told reporters in Saalbach. “It’s been incredible to watch that build over the years and kind of culminating this World Championships, and I hope it continues to build over the next year and the next several years.”
Paula Moltzan, after a three-year break to go to college, is bidding for her first Winter Olympics in Alpine skiing.
The U.S. women’s Alpine skiing team has had some incredible performances over the years, but perhaps none more impressive than their podium era at the World Championships. From the late 1980s to the early 2000s, the U.S. women’s team dominated the World Championships, consistently bringing home medals and showcasing their talent on the world stage.
Led by legends like Picabo Street, Lindsey Vonn, and Mikaela Shiffrin, the U.S. women’s team won multiple medals in events like downhill, super-G, giant slalom, and slalom. Their dominance was unparalleled, with each skier bringing their own unique strengths and skillsets to the team.
The U.S. women’s Alpine skiing team’s podium era was a testament to their dedication, hard work, and skill. They were truly a force to be reckoned with on the slopes, and their performances at the World Championships will go down in history as some of the best ever.
Do you agree that the U.S. women’s Alpine skiing team during their podium era was the best World Championships ever? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
LSU at Texas women’s basketball: How to watch, storylines for top-5 SEC matchup
Two national title contenders take the national stage on Sunday afternoon. Texas is surging after dealing mighty South Carolina its first SEC loss in 57 games. LSU is 25-1 with its electric big three, one of which is an R&B star with a new album out Friday. This should be one of the most fascinating games of the regular season.
How to watch No. 5 LSU at No. 3 Texas
Venue: Moody Center — Austin, Texas
Time: 3 p.m. ET Sunday
TV: ABC
Streaming: Fubo (try for free)
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Kim Mulkey’s Tigers penetrate the lane and dominate the boards. Flau’Jae Johnson is the headliner, averaging almost 20 points per game in her junior year, but senior center Aneesah Morrow is going to be a first-round pick in the forthcoming WNBA Draft. She is a high-energy double-double machine with ruthless defensive instincts and boundless hustle. The third star in the trio, sophomore Mikaylah Williams, has been feeling it from behind the arc. She distills momentum and turns up the heat:
Texas at home is as one of the hardest outs in the world women’s basketball. Vic Schaefer coaches a mature and discplined Longhorns group. Seniors Taylor Jones and Rori Harmon are excellent on the defensive end, and junior Kyla Oldacre is a quick, efficient bucket off the bench. But it all starts with All-American Madison Booker. She was valiant against the defending champs:
The Longhorns like to play inside, and they’ve been carving out second-chance baskets in their inaugural SEC run. LSU gets to the rim and lead the nation in offensive rebounds. It’s strength on strength for Sunday night.
Texas is tied with South Carolina atop the conference at 11-1. LSU is a half-step behind them at 10-1. The winner of the game snags temporary pole positioning in this crowded SEC.
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LSU at Texas women’s basketball: How to watch, storylines for top-5 SEC matchup
The LSU Tigers are set to face off against the Texas Longhorns in a highly anticipated women’s basketball showdown. Both teams are ranked in the top-5 in the SEC, making this matchup one of the most exciting games of the season.
If you’re looking to tune in and catch all the action, here’s how you can watch the game:
Date: February 15, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN2
Now, let’s dive into some of the key storylines to keep an eye on in this top-5 SEC matchup:
1. Battle of the Bigs: Both LSU and Texas boast talented frontcourts, with dominant post players who can impact the game on both ends of the floor. Look for a physical battle in the paint as these teams go head-to-head.
2. Guard Play: The backcourt matchups will also be key in this game, with both teams featuring dynamic guards who can create scoring opportunities for themselves and their teammates. Keep an eye on the perimeter play as these players look to outshine their opponents.
3. Coaching Duel: LSU’s Kim Mulkey and Texas’ Vic Schaefer are two of the most respected coaches in women’s college basketball. Their strategic minds and ability to make in-game adjustments will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this matchup.
4. Conference Implications: With both teams vying for a top spot in the SEC standings, this game could have significant implications for seeding in the conference tournament and beyond. Every possession will be crucial as these teams battle for supremacy in the SEC.
Don’t miss out on what promises to be an exciting and competitive game between LSU and Texas. Tune in to ESPN2 on February 15th at 7:00 PM ET to catch all the action.
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The Pennsylvania Quakers (11-10) host the Yale Bulldogs (2-19) after losing three straight home games. The Quakers are double-digit favorites by 18.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 6:00 PM ET on Friday, February 14, 2025.
The Bulldogs were defeated in the one game they played as the underdog this season.
Yale has yet to enter a game this year with longer moneyline odds than +1800.
The average over/under for Yale’s matchups this season is 125.5, 1.0 fewer point than this game’s point total.
Yale’s Top Players
Bulldogs Leaders
Name
GP
PTS
REB
ASST
STL
BLK
3PM
Mackenzie Egger
20
15.9
9.5
1.4
2.0
0.8
0.7
Grace Thybulle
17
6.5
4.4
1.8
0.8
0.5
0.1
Avery Lee
20
5.7
2.2
1.9
0.9
0.1
0.9
Kiley Capstraw
21
5.7
3.1
2.4
0.8
0.1
0.3
Ciniya Moore
20
5.4
1.4
0.8
0.6
0.2
0.3
Pennsylvania vs. Yale Scoring Insights
The Quakers score 5.6 fewer points than the Bulldogs allow (72.2).
The Bulldogs’ 53.2 points per game are 9.4 fewer than the Quakers give up.
The Quakers have 83 more points than their opponents this season (4.0 per game), while the Bulldogs have been outscored by 399 (19.0 per game).
Pennsylvania vs. Yale Rankings
Pennsylvania Rank
Pennsylvania AVG
Yale AVG
Yale Rank
149th
66.6
Points Scored
53.2
349th
134th
62.6
Points Allowed
72.2
326th
231st
31.0
Rebounds
29.3
301st
171st
9.5
Off. Rebounds
10.0
131st
125th
6.7
3pt Made
4.0
336th
132nd
13.9
Assists
9.9
341st
20th
12.0
Turnovers
18.0
322nd
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The Pennsylvania Quakers will take on the Yale Bulldogs in a highly anticipated women’s basketball matchup on February 14th. Both teams have been playing well this season and will be looking to secure a crucial win in this Ivy League showdown.
The Quakers come into this game with a 10-7 record and have been playing solid basketball as of late. They are led by standout guard Eleah Parker, who is averaging 15.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Pennsylvania will need Parker to have a big game if they hope to come out on top against Yale.
On the other hand, the Bulldogs have been on a hot streak, winning five of their last six games. They are currently 8-9 on the season and are led by guard Roxy Barahman, who is averaging 17.2 points and 4.5 assists per game. Yale will look to Barahman to continue her stellar play and lead them to victory over Pennsylvania.
In terms of odds, the Quakers are slight favorites in this matchup, with most sportsbooks giving them a slight edge. However, with both teams playing well and the game being played on Yale’s home court, this game could go either way.
Prediction: This game is shaping up to be a close and competitive matchup between two evenly matched teams. While Pennsylvania has been playing well, I believe Yale’s recent hot streak will give them the edge in this game. Look for Roxy Barahman to have a big game and lead the Bulldogs to a narrow victory over the Quakers.
Final score prediction: Yale 72, Pennsylvania 70
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Notre Dame moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday for the Irish’s best ranking since 2019.
The Fighting Irish replaced South Carolina in the second spot behind UCLA after the Gamecocks lost 66-62 to Texas over the weekend. It is Notre Dame’s best ranking since the team was No. 1 on Jan. 21, 2019.
The Bruins remained the unanimous No. 1 choice of the 31-member media panel.
The Longhorns climbed to third with their victory. South Carolina dropped to fourth after seeing its 57-game conference winning streak in the regular season come to an end.
No. 5 LSU and No. 6 USC followed the Gamecocks, each moving up one spot after UConnlost at then-No. 19Tennessee last week. The Huskies fell two places to seventh. Tennessee, which lost to LSU on Sunday, moved up four spots to 15th.
Kentucky moved up to eighth, giving the Wildcats their best ranking since Dec. 8, 2015, when they were seventh. Ohio State was ninth and NC State jumped up four places to 10th. The Wolfpack had wins over then-No. 10 Duke and 22nd-ranked Florida State last week.
WHO’S IN; WHO’S OUT
Creighton and Baylor came into the poll at No. 24 and 25 while Vanderbilt and California dropped out. The Bluejays were ranked in the preseason Top 25 before falling out. Baylor has been in and out of the poll a few times this season.
MILESTONE
The appearance this week was UConn’s 600th straight in the poll. It’s the longest streak ever and dates back to the preseason poll in 1993. South Carolina has the next longest active streak with 242 consecutive weeks in the Top 25.
RECOGNITION
Grand Canyon received its first vote in the poll as the Lopes were ranked 25th on a ballot. The program underwent the transition to Division I in 2013, joining the Western Athletic Conference that season. They are 22-2 this season and have won 20 consecutive games after losses to Middle Tennessee and Oregon.
CONFERENCE BREAKDOWN
The Southeastern Conference still reigns with seven ranked teams. The ACC has six, the Big Ten and Big 12 each have five, and the Big East has two.
GAMES OF THE WEEK
No. 1 UCLA at No. 6 USC (Thursday): First place will be on the line when the Bruins visit the Trojans in the first of two meetings over the next few weeks.
No. 7 UConn at No. 4 South Carolina (Sunday): The Huskies will have their last chance to get a victory against a top opponent before the NCAA tournament.
No. 5 LSU at No. 3 Texas (Sunday): Two of the three teams atop the SEC face off in a key conference showdown.
In a recent update to the women’s AP Top 25 rankings, Notre Dame has surged to the No. 2 spot, with South Carolina following closely behind in 4th place. This marks a significant rise for Notre Dame, showcasing their impressive performance and strength on the court. South Carolina, a perennial powerhouse in women’s college basketball, continues to demonstrate their dominance and skill. It will be exciting to see how these top-ranked teams fare as the season progresses. #WomensBasketball #APTop25 #NotreDame #SouthCarolina
February is here and with that the women’s college basketball season is entering one of the most important periods of the regular season as conference championship races heat up. With that, the AP Top 25 Poll has once again been updated with the latest results in mind.
Conference play is in full swing and, with that, the race for the top of the standings in the regular season is heating up. At this point, there are only so many opportunities to make a move or risk not having enough time to get to the top of their respective conference standings. That also means that teams are jockeying for position in their future conference tournament seeding.
With all of that in mind, here’s a look at the updated AP Top 25 Poll in women’s college basketball for the first week of February.
The UCLA Bruins march on with their undefeated season. Since the last AP Poll came out, the Bruins only had one game, a Big Ten battle against Minnesota that saw the Golden Gophers hang around for a half before the Bruins pulled away to win by 26 points. That improved UCLA to 22-0.
On Wednesday, UCLA is in for a major test when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes. That should, on paper, be the start of the toughest stretch of the season for UCLA. With eight total games remaining, four of those are against ranked teams including two against USC before the season comes to an end.
Jan 9, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley directs her team against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
In SEC play, South Carolina has once again been dominant and their only loss this season remains against UCLA in non-conference play. In the last week, that saw the Gamecocks win a pair of games, starting with a hard-fought win against Tennessee, before returning home for a double-digit win against Auburn.
In this next week, South Carolina is going to hit the road for a pair of tests. First, the Gamecocks are set to travel to play Georgia on the road. That could become a trap because, at the end of the week, they’ll travel to Austin for one of the biggest games of the season against Texas.
Since Notre Dame stumbled in late November in non-conference play, the Irish have been dominant. That has seen them become the frontrunner in the ACC throughout the season and that continued with a pair of double-digit road wins against Virginia Tech and Louisville.
Now considered one of the best teams in the country by the AP Poll, Notre Dame has a target on its back moving forward this season. Of course, the schedule also doesn’t get easier from here. Notre Dame will return home next week before hosting a pair of West Coast schools, hosting Stanford and Cal.
The Texas Longhorns have now won six games in a row since dropping a road test against South Carolina in the middle of January. Last week, that included wins over Missouri and Texas A&M. That win over the Aggies was especially sweet.
The schedule gets tougher next week with some AP-ranked opponents coming up. First, Texas will need to stay focused on Thursday when they take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Otherwise, they could easily get trapped looking ahead to South Carolina coming to town on Sunday for a rematch.
All the UConn Huskies do in Big East play is win. The last time they had a game that was less than a double-digit win was back in December when they suffered a two-point loss to USC. Last week, for the Huskies, it was a pair of blowout wins over DePaul and Butler consecutively.
Next week, UConn has an interesting test to look ahead to, and it’s not in the Big East. Next Thursday, the Huskies have an interesting test against Tennessee, in a classic women’s basketball matchup. After that, it’s back to Big East play against Providence.
The LSU Tigers seem to have fully bounced back from their loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks with a run of three wins in a row. That included a close win over Oklahoma where the score went on to be 107-100 last Thursday. The Tigers would then follow up with a double-digit win over Mississippi State.
Next week, LSU hits the road for a game against Missouri. After that, they’ll enter one of their toughest stretches of the season, playing teams who either are ranked in the AP Poll or were recently ranked in the AP Poll in four of the next five games, starting with Tennessee.
The USC Trojans stumbled in their second game of the week, dropping a road game against Iowa in front of an emotionally charged crowd. In particular, a four-point first quarter was costly and put a damper on their win over Minnesota earlier in the week. It also cost the Trojans in the AP Poll.
Things aren’t going to get any easier for USC from here in Big Ten play. Next week, the Trojans are set to take on Wisconsin and Ohio State. They’ll need to maintain focus too because UCLA is just around the corner the week after that set of tough games and a loss there would put USC behind the eight-ball in a tough Big Ten.
Ohio State forward Cotie McMahon celebrates a win over Maryland during the 2023-24 season. (Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Since getting upset by Penn State in January, Ohio State has bounced back with three straight wins and is now ranked in the Top 10 of the AP Poll again. Only one of those games came since the last AP Poll came out, a 10-point game against Washington. That has left them tied for second in the Big Ten standings.
From here, however, Ohio State is really going to get tested by Big Ten play. On Wednesday, the Buckeyes are on the road against UCLA. After that, they’ll stick in Los Angeles for another road test against USC. That could make for a potentially make or break week for the Buckeyes as it relates to their regular season hopes in conference play.
Since their one-point upset loss to a tough Oklahoma State team, TCU has bounced back in a fairly major way. They’ve added wins against Baylor and Iowa State, both of whom are competitive in the Big 12, and now they’re back at the top of the conference standings and are highly ranked in the AP Poll.
Next week has maybe the biggest game of the season for TCU. The Horned Frogs are set to take on Kansas State on Wednesday. Another highly ranked team, the two seem to be the top two competitors in the Big 12 and, with that, the game is going to put someone in the driver’s seat. From there, TCU needs to avoid upsets, starting with Texas Tech at the end of the week.
The Duke Blue Devils had an interesting week in the middle of the season and conference play. They didn’t play a single game. Beating Georgia Tech last Sunday helped the Blue Devils get into the AP Top 10 at the time, but they haven’t played a game since the last poll came out.
Now, Duke is getting ready for a tough game on Monday night when they travel to rival NC State. From there, they’ll play a back-to-back against Clemson before adding another game on Sunday against Miami. That should, in part, make up for the week off that Duke had to try and hit the reset button with.
As we head into the month of February, the latest AP Poll rankings for Women’s College Basketball have been released. Here is the updated Top 25:
1. South Carolina
2. Stanford
3. Louisville
4. NC State
5. UConn
6. Baylor
7. Arizona
8. Texas A&M
9. UCLA
10. Maryland
11. Michigan
12. Kentucky
13. Tennessee
14. Oregon
15. Indiana
16. Arkansas
17. Gonzaga
18. West Virginia
19. South Florida
20. Georgia
21. DePaul
22. Florida State
23. Northwestern
24. Missouri State
25. Iowa
These rankings will surely continue to shift as we near the end of the regular season and head into conference tournaments. Stay tuned for more updates on Women’s College Basketball rankings.
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UCLA, South Carolina and Notre Dame remained the top three teams in the rankings. The Bruins received all 32 first-place votes in the poll from a national media panel, picking up the one that the Gamecocks garnered last week.
The Bruins beat Minnesota 79-53 in their lone game last week to remain as the only unbeaten team in the country. South Carolina knocked off then-No. 18 Tennessee and Auburn. The victory over the Tigers on Sunday came on a day when the Gamecocks retired the jersey of A’ja Wilson.
Texas, UConn and LSU all moved up a spot to follow the Fighting Irish. Ohio State, TCU and Duke remained eight through 10.
No. 11 Kentucky has its best ranking in four years behind first-year coach Kenny Brooks. The Wildcats (19-2), who last were ranked this high in 2021, have their bye week before hitting a tough stretch of the SEC schedule to close the regular season. They still have games left against South Carolina, LSU, Texas and Tennessee.
The Wildcats’ only losses this season came against North Carolina on Dec. 5 and Texas A&M on Jan. 23.
CONFERENCE BREAKDOWN
With no new teams in the poll this week, the Southeastern Conference remained atop the standings with eight teams ranked. The ACC had seven. The Big Ten was next with five. The Big 12 has four ranked teams and the Big East one.
GAMES OF THE WEEK
No. 9 TCU at No. 12 Kansas State (Wednesday): First place in the Big 12 will be on the line when the Horned Frogs visit the Wildcats. Both teams are 9-1 in conference play.
No. 5 UConn at No. 19 Tennessee (Thursday): These two will renew their rivalry with the Huskies visiting the Lady Vols. It will be the first time that UConn sees Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell’s pressing style.
No. 2 South Carolina at No. 4 Texas (Sunday): The Longhorns will try to avenge a 17-point loss in Columbia last month. South Carolina has a one-game lead in the standings on the Longhorns, Kentucky and LSU.
Southern Cal women’s basketball team has fallen to No. 7 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Despite a strong start to the season, the Trojans have suffered a couple of losses recently, causing them to drop in the rankings.
The team will need to regroup and refocus in order to climb back up the rankings and make a push for the top spot. With plenty of talent and potential, Southern Cal has the ability to bounce back and make a statement in the remainder of the season.
Fans and supporters of the Trojans will be eagerly watching to see how the team responds to this setback and how they perform in the upcoming games. Stay tuned for more updates on Southern Cal women’s basketball as they look to make a run in the rankings.
The Merrimack College women’s basketball team fell to Rider in a nail-biter, losing 65-63 despite a strong late-game comeback. The Warriors initially held a slim lead but trailed 37-28 at halftime. Merrimack clawed back in the final quarter but a crucial turnover prevented them from tying or taking the lead late in the game.
By the Numbers
Final Score: Rider 65, Merrimack 63
Thalia Shepard led all scorers with 20 points.
Madison Roman recorded her second consecutive double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Yes, But
While Merrimack showed resilience in the second half, the loss highlights ongoing struggles with consistency and capitalizing on crucial moments in tight games.
State of Play
Merrimack is currently 8-12 overall and 4-7 in conference play.
Rider improved to 5-15, with a conference record of 3-8.
What’s Next
The Warriors will look to bounce back against Niagara University on February 6, aiming for a stronger performance to regain momentum in the league.
Bottom Line
Merrimack’s narrow defeat underscores the need for improved execution in high-pressure situations, as they seek to enhance their playoff position in the remaining games.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Women’s Basketball team fell to Rider in a close game that saw a late comeback effort ultimately fall short. Despite a strong showing in the second half, the team was unable to overcome Rider’s lead and ultimately suffered a tough loss.
The game started off on a competitive note, with both teams trading baskets and playing tough defense. However, Rider was able to build a lead in the first half that the Women’s Basketball team struggled to overcome. Despite some strong individual performances and a valiant effort in the second half, the team was unable to close the gap and secure the win.
It was a tough loss for the team, but they showed resilience and determination throughout the game. The players never gave up and fought until the very end, showcasing their competitive spirit and teamwork.
Although the outcome was not what the team had hoped for, they can take away valuable lessons and use this experience as motivation to come back stronger in their next game. With hard work and dedication, they have the potential to bounce back and secure victories in the future.
Overall, the Women’s Basketball team put forth a commendable effort in their game against Rider, and despite the loss, they should be proud of their performance. They will regroup, learn from this experience, and continue to strive for success in the rest of their season.
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