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A leader in year-round women's basketball coverage, including WNBA, FIBA, NCAA and Olympic. swishappeal.com Header photo taken by Christina Merrion (and certified by Dawn Staley and A'ja Wilson).

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We know Duke, UCLA, Texas and West Virginia won the Power Four conference tournaments.

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But, what else did we learn from the Big Ten, ACC, SEC and Big 12 action? And what might it mean for March Madness?

10.03.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is a 4th-straight SEC Tournament title for South Carolina inevitable?

When the games matter most, the Gamecocks tend to find way.

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Texas challenges South Carolina on the SEC championship-stage for the 2nd year in row.

08.03.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A perfect Big Ten season, plus a 2nd-straight tournament title, is 1 win away for UCLA.

Standing in their way? Expectations-defying Iowa.

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Can the Hawkeyes deliver another lockdown defensive performance? Or, can the balanced Bruins complete a perfect conference season?

08.03.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After surviving a Hannah Hidalgo-inspired scare, Duke is back in the ACC Tournament title game and aiming for a 2nd-straight crown.

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Can Duke get the job done? Or, does Imari Berry have another stellar shotmaking show ready for title-hungry Louisville?

08.03.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't be dismayed by conference tournament results. Kentucky and Oregon remain potentially dangerous sleepers in the NCAA Tournament.

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Here's more on why the Wildcats and Ducks could be upset-minded in March Madness, plus two more bracket-busters to watch.

07.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Ole Miss is back?!?!

The Rebels routed Vandy to advance to the semis of the SEC Tournament, setting up a date with Texas.

In the Big 12, K-State is authoring an even more improbable run.

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@zacklward.bsky.social goes through the biggest conference tournament takeaways.

07.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Friday's conference tournament quarterfinals feature an number interesting rematches.

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The potential of another Clemson upset, a battle of two of the SEC's sneaky stretch bigs and the opportunity for a Mikayla Blakes showcase headline the must-watch matchups.

06.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What's going with the WNBPA, WNBA players and CBA negotiations?

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Here's a stab at making sense of all the latest reporting.

06.03.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The second rounds of conference tournaments are bringing out the stars.

Hannah Hidalgo and Notre Dame begin their quest for the ACC Tournament crown, as will Audi Crooks and Iowa State in the Big 12.

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Who else in ready to shine in the tourney spotlight?

05.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Galatasaray and Venezia closed out the play-ins with two key wins, setting the stage for EuroLeague Women's Final Six.

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@nemchocke.bsky.social recaps how Galatasaray dominated Landes and Venezia did just enough against Schio.

05.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mist is Unrivaled!

Led by a MVP-winning effort from Breanna Stewart, Mist held off Phantom, powered by Kelsey Plum's 40 points, to take the 2026 Unrivaled championship.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social highlights all the excitement from the final night of Unrivaled.

05.03.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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An epic 2026 Unrivaled season concludes tonight with a championship clash between the league's two best teams: No. 1-seed Phantom vs. No. 2-seed Mist.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social analyzes the stakes, stars and more.

04.03.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Conference tournaments tip off today!

And unassuming first-round matchups can serve as perfect opportunities for Cinderellas to being shining their dancing shoes.

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Here's a potential Cinderella to watch in the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC.

04.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The letter about WNBA CBA negotiations penned by Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart will inspire plenty of speculation.

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But, one things is clear: The WNBA's sit-back-and-wait approach seems to have worked.

04.03.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rivals Schio and Venezia are fighting for the final spot in EuroLeague Women's Final Six.

Galatasaray and Basket Landes also face off, with a right to advance to the Final Six semifinals on the line.

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@nemchocke.bsky.social previews the remaining play-in action.

03.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Unrivaled semifinals were electric!

In sold-out Barclays, Kelsey Plum stepped up to send Phantom to the final. Then Mist, led by Breanna Stewart and Arike Ogunbowale, executed an epic comeback.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social recaps all the thrills.

03.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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After consistently striking a stern tone when discussing CBA negotiations, WNBA players, suddenly, sound ready to compromise.

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What explains this shift? Are all players still on the same page? What are the latest concessions from the league's and union's most recent proposals?

03.03.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can Vinyl pull off another shocker? Can Phantom survive without the DPOY? Can Breeze keep exceeding expectations? Can Mist make the championship game?

Brooklyn is the stage for Unrivaled's semifinal showdowns.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social on what it will take for each club to win.

02.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The first round of the Unrivaled Playoffs was...unrivaled.

Both lower seeds pulled off upsets, with Vinyl putting away Laces thanks to 30 points from Rhyne Howard and Breeze knocking out Rose behind Paige Bueckers.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social recaps the excitement.

01.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Maryland's loss to Michigan was disappointing, but not dispiriting.

The Terps should enter March with plenty of confidence about their chances to still do something special.

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@zacklward.bsky.social breaks down the loss, as well as what's next.

01.03.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Which Unrivaled clubs will join Phantom and Mist in Brooklyn?

Vinyl takes on Laces as Breeze challenges Rose for the right to advance to the semifinals.

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What players will be X factors as the playoffs begin?

28.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Recently, Maryland has been taking care of Big Ten business.

Completing the next item on the agenda, however, might require the best game yet from the Terps.

Can Maryland take down Michigan?

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@zacklward.bsky.social on why the Terps are ready for the challenge.

28.02.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Unrivaled's regular season in done, with Dominque Malonga providing the exclamation point.

Along with Dom's 3rd slam, Marina Mabrey and Kelsey Plum closed things out with explosive scoring performances.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social wraps up the regular-season action.

28.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The 2nd games of the EuroLeague Women play-in series delivered more thrills.

While FenerbahΓ§e and Zaragoza swept their way into the Final Six, Landes and Venezia extended their best-of-3 series.

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@nemchocke.bsky.social recaps the action, implications and more.

27.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Clemson pulled off one of the season's most-surprising upsets, snapping Duke's 17-game winning steak thanks to Hannah Kohn's 3.

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Was the big win, one of 10 ACC wins for the Tigers, enough to get them an invite to the Big Dance?

26.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vanderbilt is on the verge of finishing off an expectations-exceeding season.

And while far from the sole reason for this success, Mikayla Blakes is the engine of the Commodores' excellence.

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A lock to be named SEC Player of the Year, what other honors could Blakes earn?

26.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The best-of-3 EuroLeague Women play-ins shift locations, and that should only increase the excitement.

Can FenerbahΓ§e, Galatasaray, Zaragoza and Schio close things out and advance to the Final Six?

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@nemchocke.bsky.social previews the all matchups and stakes.

25.02.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Unrivaled playoff field is set, as Vinyl punched their ticket.

However, Monday night's other winner, Mist, may have made a bigger playoff statement.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social recaps how Rae Burrell powered Vinyl and the significance of Mist's big win.

24.02.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another night at Unrivaled. Another Chelsea Gray record.

The 1-on-1 champ's record-tying 10 3s powered Rose to a playoff-clinching win. Phantom also earned a first-round bye with their 6th-straight W.

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@ecreates88.bsky.social recaps another Point Gawd masterpiece.

23.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Duke's winning streak is done. Louisville suffered a rare home loss. Michigan scored just 44 points.

Those top-10 teams' woes were the product of upset wins by Clemson, Virginia and Iowa.

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Here's more on the heroics from the Tigers, Cavs and Hawkeyes.

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