Locked On Women's Basketball

Vanderbilt star Mikayla Blakes is ready to claim the SEC throne

UConn and the rest of the AP Top 5 aren’t budging as March Madness approaches

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.

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.

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 tempo in transition? Washington Huskies women's basketball vs UCLA Bruins women's basketball No. 2 UCLA is undefeated in Big Ten play and can clinch at least a share of the regular-season crown. Washington looks to play spoiler and shake up the conference race. What to watch: UCLA’s ability to shut down runs early Turnovers & transition defense Interior battles and rebounding margin NC State Wolfpack women's basketball vs Duke Blue Devils women's basketball Duke is undefeated in ACC play and riding a 16-game win streak. NC S

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?

SEGMENT 1: Geno Auriemma Ties HistoryGeno 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 likeHow Auriemma has sustained dominance across generationsThe cultural impact of UConn women’s basketball

South Carolina 79, LSU 72Tessa Johnson drops 21 clutch pointsRaven Johnson stuffs the stat sheet (19 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl)Madina Okot dominates with 17 reboundsDawn Staley earns her 500th win at South CarolinaLSU struggles from deep (2-12 from three) and leaves points at the lineWe also recap:

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)• What this means for the future of Team USAThen in Segment 2, we recap major Big Ten action:• UCLA dominates Michigan State behind Lauren Betts• Iowa bounces back vs. Washington with big performances from Chazadi Wright and Hannah StuelkePlus, a quick look at the first round of Unrivaled action.  Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a T

The return of this unrivaled star could send her team right back to the championship.

Mikayla Blakes might be forcing her way into the Player of the Year conversation after an unreal night

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.

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 comebackVanderbilt vs. Kentucky — Mikayla Blakes goes nuclear with 37 points, including 19 in the fourthWhat these results mean for the SEC standings and the road aheadPlus, we preview a loaded Sunday slate:#19 Tennessee vs #2 South Carolina — can grit meet dominance?#2 UCLA vs #8 Michigan — a Big Ten heavyweight battle with first place on the line

LSU is on a roll — and Texas is next.

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

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 runMarina Mabrey’s unforgettable night and what made it specialMatchups including Breeze vs Phantom and Rose vs Lunar OwlsEverything else that happened during a packed Unrivaled weekendPlus, we dive into major league news as WNBA players and ownership met in person in New York, where the league did not present a counterproposal. What does it mean for negotiations, player priorities, and what comes next?It was a weekend that showed just how fast women’s basketball is growing — on the court and off it.  Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, i

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 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: