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Tennis in Paradise continues | The IX Sports Tennis in Paradise continues, and our Joey Dillon has all the stoylines you need to follow in our latest Tennis Insider.

Tennis in Paradise? You bet! And our @joeydillon.bsky.social explains all the storylines to watch in our latest Tennis Insider #WTA www.theixsports.com/newsletter/t...

CAA notebook: Grace Ezebilo leading College of Charleston | The IX Basketball Grace Ezebilo has traveled a long road from NIgeria to the College of Charleston to develop into a rebounding force.

Our @knoxrob1.bsky.social highlights the biggest storylines to watch ahead of the CAA Tournament:

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How Rhode Island won its first Atlantic 10 Tournament | The IX Basketball The Rams are heading to March Madness for the first time in 30 years and as the winningest team in program history.

On Championship Sunday, Rhode Island coach Tammi Reiss woke up ready to "sell my soul to the devil" to help her team win the Atlantic 10. That proved unnecessary, as the Rams found their way to the title and the Big Dance, our @natalieheavren.bsky.social reports: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

This is one of my favorite things we do at @theixsports.bsky.social - five minutes of the must-listen women's basketball stories every weekday morning. Listen with your first cup of coffee like I do!

2025-26 Bracketology: Mid-major madness | The IX Basketball It's time for the mid-majors to shine with just six days until Selection Sunday in women's basketball. Bracketology is here!

Good morning! It's a very encouraging new bracket from our @matthew-walter96.bsky.social for the Richmond Spiders. On why it's looking good for them and much more in the latest Bracketology! #NCAAW www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

A look back at the 2026 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament, including how UCLA prevailed YouTube video by The IX Sports

Good morning! UCLA is the Big Ten champion, and our @munson-bella.bsky.social and @rowanschaberg.bsky.social take you inside how the entire conference looks following the festivities in Indianapolis. WATCH: youtube.com/shorts/1w3ix...

On today's episode of Women's Sports Daily, Chelsea Leite previews the FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup:

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We hade four more tickets punched to the NCAA tournament today:

James Madison- Sun Belt
Jacksonville-ASUN
Fairfield-MAAC
UConn-Big East

Three more will join them tomorrow.

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Based on this game, Karlee White and Olivia Jones swept the Ivy League weekly awards. White is the Player of the Week, and Jones is the Rookie of the Week.

Jones has won 9 ROTW awards this season. Per Harvard, she's one of only 8 Ivy players and 3 Crimson ever to do that. @theixsports.bsky.social

How Karlee White dictated the latest chapter in Harvard-Columbia | The IX Basketball It wasn’t certain that Harvard guard Karlee White would play against Columbia. But she was the best player on the court in the second half.

ICYMI: Harvard-Columbia games always have a lot of plot twists, and Saturday was no different.

Karlee White playing at all was one such twist — and then she turned the game in the Crimson's favor in the second half. My latest for @theixsports.bsky.social:

2026 USA Basketball 3x3 Champions Cup Teams Announced - USA Basketball USA Basketball announced today the teams set to compete at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup March 13-15 in Bangkok.

Washington Mystics C/F Shakira Austin will play for Team USA in the FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup, which starts on Friday. She'll run it back with her teammates from the 2025 3x3 AmeriCup: Veronica Burton, Allisha Gray and Naz Hillmon.

Their game schedule is in the link below. @theixsports.bsky.social

This is such a great story. Lil bit of tears reading this one.

Jane Campbell prepares for her tenth Houston season | The IX Soccer Campbell, one of the most accomplished goalkeepers in NWSL history, believes her best moments in Houston are still yet to come.

Our @anniempeterson.bsky.social recently caught up with Jane Campbell, who talked about her preparations for her tenth NWSL season and more:

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MEAC notebook: Nile Miller and Zennia Thomas lead Howard | The IX Basketball A look inside how Nile Miller and Zennia Thomas complemented each other during Howard's championship campaign, and more MEAC news.

In @knoxrob1.bsky.social's latest, he describes the two pillars who are behind Howard's championship-winning team, as well as a look at the teams who could potentially knock them off:

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A line graph showing the NCAA NET rankings week-to-week for all eight Ivy League women's basketball teams.

With the Ivy League regular season complete, here's how the NET shook out for all 8 WBB teams. Princeton (No. 38) led the league every week.

Cornell (+11) rose the most from last week.

Penn (+72) and Yale (+64) rose the most from Week 1. @theixsports.bsky.social #NCAAWBB

SOPH IS BACK, just in time for the NWSL season | The IX Sports Sophia Wilson returned to the pitch for the Portland Thorns, making her first appearance since the birth of her daughter.

Portland forward Sophia Wilson returned for the Thorns in an exhibition match this weekend!

@anniempeterson.bsky.social shared Wilson's comments after the game and thoughts on all the new faces in Portland.

NCAA Wrestling Championships emphasize the value of family | The IX Sports Division II McKendree won the first ever NCAA Women's Wrestling Championship by defeating host Iowa this weekend.

The first-ever NCAA Wrestling Championships took place this weekend, and Jeff Holmes was there to take it all in:

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Despite vastly different seasons, both Tennessee teams suffered the same fate in the SEC Tournament.

Stephanie Kaloi reviews both teams' seasons to see where else their programs' pasts, presents and futures align.

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Inside Texas' dominant win over South Carolina for the SEC crown | The IX Basketball Texas brought the pressure early and never let up, rolling past South Carolina 78-61 to capture the SEC Tournament championship.

Just two years after joining the SEC, the Texas Longhorns raised the conference trophy.

@wiltonreports.bsky.social on how they got it done:

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UCLA win Big Ten Tournament YouTube video by The IX Sports

After demolishing Iowa 96-45, UCLA are your Big Ten champs!

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Women's Basketball Bracketology: Power 4 photo finishes | The IX Basketball Power four championship Sunday was full of outstanding games, and the results caused some shifts in the projected field of 68.

Good morning! We're here to update you with @matthew-walter96.bsky.social's latest Bracketology:

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It's tournament time for two major NCAA sports, and this past week, basketball and hockey conferences around the country hosted their postseason tournaments.

@stephaniekaloi.bsky.social gives a breakdown of the results in today's Women's Sports Daily

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How Karlee White dictated the latest chapter in Harvard-Columbia | The IX Basketball It wasn’t certain that Harvard guard Karlee White would play against Columbia. But she was the best player on the court in the second half.

After being questionable to play at all, Harvard junior guard Karlee White played one of the most impactful games of the Ivy League season on Saturday.

@jennhatfield.bsky.social on the performance that spoiled Columbia's hopes of the No. 1 seed in Ivy Madness, and set up a rematch on Friday night.

Huskies, Wildcats set to square off for BIG EAST title | The IX Basketball The No. 1 seed UConn Huskies will face the No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats for a chance to win the 2026 BIG EAST Tournament title.

UConn and Villanova will meet in a third BIG EAST title game in six years. This UConn team is different, but Geno Auriemma won't say better. Creighton HC Jim Flanery isn't so sure.

"I don't want to disagree with Geno, but I feel like they're maybe better [laughing]."

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Ohio State takes WCHA title with win over No. 1 seed Wisconsin YouTube video by The IX Sports

Ohio State is the 2026 WCHA Final Faceoff champion. The Buckeyes knocked off No. 1 seed Wisconsin 2-1 in the championship game Saturday. Reid Lemker from @theicegarden.bsky.social breaks down the final result.

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Big 12 Tournament: West Virginia topples No. 1 seed TCU | The IX Basketball Jordan Harrison earned Most Outstanding Player honors and led West Virginia to a 62-53 victory against TCU in the Big 12 championship.

West Virginia did everything it could to build its case to host NCAA Tournament games for the first time in program history, winning its first Big 12 title since 2007. @kgier.bsky.social on the game and the pivotal performance from senior guard Jordan Harrison to close it out.

Rhode Island defeats George Mason to take Atlantic 10 championship YouTube video by The IX Sports

Rhode Island is going dancing after winning the Atlantic 10 Tournament with a 53-51 win over George Mason. @natalieheavren.bsky.social reports on their emotions after the game.

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Seven of the eight automatic bids from today’s conference championships have been awarded:

Sanford- Southern Conference
Duke- ACC
UCLA- Big 10
Texas- SEC
Rhode Island- A-10
South Dakota St- Summit
West Virginia- Big 12

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Big Ten Tournament: UCLA downs Iowa in dominant showing | The IX Basketball There were a lot of players who made an impact in the record victory for UCLA, but Sienna Betts highlights the future beyond this year.

On its way to a historic blowout win in the Big Ten title game, UCLA showed glimpses of the team's future, while the team's own focus is glued to ensuring the Bruins make the most of what they have now. @thomascostello.bsky.social has more.

What to look for at the World Cup Qualifying Tournament | The IX Basketball Team USA is headed to the FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament. Clark, Bueckers and more set to debut with experienced returners.

When Team USA travels to Puerto Rico for this week's FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament, a blend of new faces and senior team debuts will make up a roster focused on preparation and comfort as a team. Our Scott Mammoser previews what the team is thinking about ahead of San Juan.