UConn's Paige Bueckers etches her name in UConn-Tennessee lore
From Paige Bueckers' clutch 3-pointer to Naz Hillmon's 50 points to Aliyah Boston's triple-double, Thursday was full of star turns.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
10-1, 3rd in Big Ten
Naz Hillmon sets Michigan scoring record with 50 points in game (1:37)
Michigan's Hillmon scores 50 in loss to Ohio St.
Michigan forward Naz Hillmon's 50-point performance in a 81-77 loss at Ohio State on Thursday was the highest-scoring output -- men or women -- in program history.
MSU-Michigan ppd. as Spartans extend pause
Michigan State women's basketball has extended its pause through at least Monday after postponing its in-state rivalry game against No. 13 Michigan due to COVID-19 protocols within the Spartans' program.
How many SEC teams could reach the Final Four?
South Carolina is a Final Four-caliber team, but what other SEC squads have the potential? Plus, we discuss Ohio State and make our game picks.
Around the Rim returns for a new season!
LaChina Robinson and producer Terrika Foster-Brasby restart the new season of Around the Rim with espnW writer Mechelle Voepel, who discusses the implications COVID-19 has had on the season, preview the upcoming top 25 matchups and surprise teams and players so far this season. Plus, Atlanta Dream F Elizabeth Williams joins the show to shed light on the WNBA's impact on social justice and the recent Georgia senate race.
Ranking the top 25 players in women's college basketball, version 2.0
Rhyne Howard still leads the way, but Stanford, South Carolina and UConn each put three players on our midseason list of the country's best players.
Is the Big Ten on the verge of a breakthrough?
Maryland coach Brenda Frese says the Big Ten is the deepest she has seen it since the Terps joined the league seven seasons ago.
Why UConn-Baylor is the best rivalry in women's college basketball
The Baylor-UConn rivalry is underappreciated, but Thursday's matchup (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) is one of the most anticipated of the season.
South Carolina remains No. 1; top 10 unchanged
South Carolina remained at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll as the top 10 stayed the same as in the preseason poll.
2021 women's college basketball recruiting class rankings: UConn moves up with Azzi Fudd signing
Signing Azzi Fudd bolsters UConn's talented recruiting class, but the Huskies still trail South Carolina for the top spot.
Which women's college basketball teams and players will make biggest jumps in 2020-21?
Players such as Oregon's Taylor Chavez and teams such as North Carolina could be ready to take a step forward this season.
Big Ten predictions: Indiana, Northwestern and Maryland will vie for title
Northwestern looks to continue to build on its historic run last season, while Maryland looks to remain the standard-bearer in the Big Ten.
2021 women's college basketball recruiting class rankings: South Carolina starts at No. 1
We ranked the top 25 women's basketball recruiting classes for 2021, and some familiar teams are near the top.
U-M football, hoops athletes can return this week
Michigan's athletic department says football and basketball players are welcome back on campus starting this week if they choose to take part in voluntary strength and conditioning work.
Michigan athletic director takes 5% pay cut
Michigan president Mark S. Schlissel said the school may have to endure up to $1 billion in losses through 2020.
South Carolina tops women's college basketball's Way-Too-Early Top 25
While we still reluctantly say goodbye to 2019-20 and wonder what might have been, we also can't wait to look ahead at what's to come next season.
Who wins BPI's women's NCAA tournament bracket simulation?
Using a single-simulation method, we picked the entire tournament using BPI-weighted coin flips.
Balance puts Ohio State women final, top Michigan 66-60
Madison Green scored 13 points, Dorka Juhasz had a double-double and sixth-seeded Ohio State held off seventh-seeded Michigan 66-60 Saturday night to advance to the championship game of the Big Ten Conference tournament.
Hillmon, Brown give Michigan women upset of No. 11 N'western
Naz Hillmon scored 20 points, Hailey Brown added 19 and seventh-seeded Michigan upset second-seeded and 11th-ranked Northwestern 67-59 Friday night in the Big Ten Conference quarterfinals.
Dilk, Hillmon lift Michigan women past Huskers in Big Ten
Amy Dilk scored 22 points, Naz Hillmon added 20 and seventh-seeded Michigan used a strong third quarter to defeat 10th-seeded Nebraska 81-75 on Thursday night in the second round of the Big Ten tournament.
No. 22 Indiana women beat Michigan, finish fourth in Big Ten
Ali Patberg scored 21 points -- 16 in the second half- and led No. 22 Indiana to a 78-60 victory over Michigan on Sunday in a regular-season finale.
Burton, Wood help No. 19 Northwestern women edge Michigan
Veronica Burton hit a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2:35 to play, Sydney Wood drained the clinching free throws with 8.1 seconds left and No. 19 Northwestern edged Michigan 66-60 on Thursday night.
How Naz Hillmon's big week helped Michigan stay on the right side of the bubble
The 6-foot-2 sophomore scored a career-high 30 points Sunday to help Michigan upset No. 18 Iowa and split a pair of games against ranked teams.
Hillmon has career-high 30, Michigan women beat No. 18 Iowa
Naz Hillmon scored a career-high 30 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead Michigan to a 78-63 win over No. 18 Iowa on Sunday.
2020-21 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 7-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Indiana | 6-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Michigan | 5-1 | 1.5 | 10-1 |
| Ohio State | 4-1 | 2 | 8-1 |
| Northwestern | 6-2 | 1.5 | 8-2 |
| Iowa | 5-3 | 2.5 | 9-3 |
| Michigan State | 3-2 | 3 | 8-2 |
| Nebraska | 5-4 | 3 | 7-5 |
| Purdue | 3-5 | 4.5 | 6-6 |
| Minnesota | 2-6 | 5.5 | 3-7 |
| Rutgers | 1-3 | 4.5 | 5-3 |
| Penn State | 1-5 | 5.5 | 4-6 |
| Illinois | 0-6 | 6.5 | 2-7 |
| Wisconsin | 0-9 | 8 | 3-9 |
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 11 | 11 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laila Phelia | SG | Committed | 94 |
| Ariana Wiggins | SG | Committed | 91 |