28.5 Women's Basketball

1st Quarter — Final Four + Title Game - We recap the Final Four and National Championship, spotlighting South Carolina’s win over UConn, UCLA’s dominance over Texas, and UCLA’s championship finish—plus the coaching and player moments that shaped it all. 2nd Quarter — All-America Teams - The AP All-America selections, highlighting the headliners from UConn, Vanderbilt, UCLA, Texas, and more—then we...

First Quarter – Sweet 16 Recap - We recap the Sweet 16 highlights—big upsets and big-time wins—starting with Notre Dame taking down Vanderbilt. We also hit UConn vs. North Carolina and UCLA vs. Minnesota, then zoom in on Hannah Hidalgo’s impact and Notre Dame’s team defense. We wrap the quarter with Duke vs. LSU and how Duke’s execution (and LSU’s one-on-one reliance) shaped the outcome.  Second Q...

1st Quarter – First & Second Round Hi/Lows We're breaking down the biggest highs and lowest lows from the first two rounds of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. We spotlight standout performances from Michigan, Notre Dame, and Virginia, while unpacking surprising exits for Iowa and Ole Miss, diving into key players, moments, and game flow that shaped the results. 2nd Quarter – Sweet 16 Preview:...

1st Quarter: Conference Tournament Takeaways We kick things off with Champ Week highlights across the power conferences — Notre Dame’s surge and Duke’s ACC title under Kara Lawson, Iowa’s Big Ten run, UCLA’s statement win, Ole Miss upsetting Vanderbilt, Texas taking down South Carolina, and championship moments from the Big 12. Coaching decisions, momentum swings, and key performances set the tone...

1st Quarter – Highs & Lows We open with Iowa’s statement win over Michigan, breaking down the Hawkeyes’ defensive execution, Ava Heiden’s impact, and what the result means for both teams moving forward. 2nd Quarter – Rankings Rocked We zoom out to the week’s biggest upsets and ranking shakeups, with Duke, Louisville, Virginia, and Tennessee all feeling the pressure—highlighting Tennessee’s los...

1st Quarter – Vanderbilt Highs & Lows We break down Vanderbilt’s roller‑coaster week—huge wins over Oklahoma and Texas followed by a tough loss to unranked Georgia—and what it all means for their tournament seeding and long‑term program trajectory. 2nd Quarter – SEC Showdowns & Major Upsets We recap the marquee SEC matchup between #6 LSU and #3 South Carolina, talking atmosphere, key stats...

Episode 13 kicks things off with some personal updates about why player development matters, expectations matter, and yes, setting them early saves everyone a few headaches later (players, parents, and coaches included). 1st Half - Then we zoom out to the wild world of women’s basketball. Parity is pariting, NIL is NIL‑ing, and players are doing a little bit of everything now. We unpack recent sta...

This week is a FULL four‑quarter breakdown of women’s college hoops. If you love ranked teams getting tested + “handle business” performances… this one’s for you. 1st Quarter - We break down a packed week of women’s college basketball, from ranked matchups to statement wins. We dig into Vanderbilt–Michigan, UConn’s dominance over Notre Dame, Ohio State–TCU, Texas Tech’s stumble, and Iowa’s rise be...

In this episode, we break down a busy week in women’s college basketball, from significant NCAA rule changes to marquee matchups, player rankings, and conference‑play chaos. 1st Quarter – Transfer Portal Updates We open with the newly approved NCAA transfer portal rule changes for men’s and women’s basketball, including a shortened transfer window, updated timing, coaching‑change exceptions, and m...

In this episode, we dive into the biggest storylines shaking up women’s basketball: 1st Quarter: Major upsets rock the rankings as USC, Iowa State, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Texas fall—what does it mean for program momentum? 2nd Quarter: Player and program highlights, from Sarah Strong’s Maya Moore-level stats to NYU’s WBB win streak, plus insights on coaching fundamentals and the Pat Summitt Founda...

1st Quarter – Early Conference Upsets We opened with the chaos of the first week of 2026, highlighting major upsets, early losses by previously undefeated teams, and the resulting shakeup in national rankings. 2nd Quarter – Notre Dame's Reality We analyzed Notre Dame’s back-to-back conference losses, roster depth concerns, and the impact of injuries and transfers, while spotlighting Olivia Mi...

1st Quarter – Coaches Innovating in Women’s Basketball We open by discussing coaches and programs driving change in women’s basketball, highlighting USC, UConn, Oklahoma, TCU, Michigan, and Vanderbilt, and how recruiting, NIL, and the transfer portal are shaping success. 2nd Quarter – Midseason All-Star Picks We each share our Midseason All-Star starting five and debate our choices, breaking down...

In the 1st Quarter, we dig into NC State’s suspension of one of their post players and what her absence means for a shallow Wolfpack rotation heading into conference play.   The 2nd Quarter breaks down Iowa State’s rivalry win over Iowa, fueled by standout performances from Audie Crooks and Addie Brown. In the 3rd Quarter, we unpack the NCAA’s proposed transfer‑portal rule changes—shorter windows,...

We’re bringing the heat this week! 1st Quarter – ACC vs SEC Women’s Challenge: We break down the biggest battles—Oklahoma vs NC State, Tennessee vs Stanford, South Carolina vs Louisville, Texas vs UNC, Ole Miss vs Notre Dame, and LSU vs Duke—spotlighting game-changing strategies and standout performances. 2nd Quarter – Top Scorers & Stats: Who’s lighting up the scoreboard? We dive into Audie C...

In this episode, we dive into two big topics shaping college basketball: First Half – Players Era Championship & NIL Impact We break down the tournament’s innovative structure, the inclusion of women’s teams, and the eye-popping $1,000,000 NIL payout per team. We recap Texas’s wins over UCLA and South Carolina, UCLA’s bounce-back against Duke, and Duke’s offensive struggles. Plus, we spotlight...

 We kick off with upsets: we break down Iowa’s short-handed stunner over #7 Baylor—shoutouts to Ava Heiden and Hannah Stuelke, and Baylor’s Taliah Scott—then relive Notre Dame’s buzzer-beating win over #11 USC behind Hannah Hidalgo, improved defense, and lifts from KK Bransford and Vanessa De Jesus. We keep it rolling with marquee wins and tight games: we unpack #1 UConn vs. #6 Michigan—spotlighti...

Player Movement and Fan Engagement Transfers are reshaping college basketball and making it harder for fans to follow their favorite stars. Becca and Sydney discuss the impact on loyalty and highlight big names like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Haley Van Lith. UCLA’s Big Week Two statement wins for the Bruins: #3 UCLA beat #6 Oklahoma 73–59 and #11 UNC 78–60. We break down guard dominance an...

Check out Episode 2 featuring week 1 of women's college basketball news and outcomes! 1st Quarter: NC State and Baylor deliver early-season shockers with upsets over Tennessee and Duke, setting the tone for a wild opening week. 2nd Quarter: Key injuries to Juju Watkins, Chloe Kitts, and Sienna Betts plus Ruby Whitehorn’s dismissal from Tennessee dominate headlines. 3rd Quarter: UConn looks un...

We’re back for Season 2 of 28.5 Women’s Basketball and diving straight into the action! In this episode, Becca and Sydney break down the hottest topics shaping the 2025–2026 women’s college basketball season: Transfer Portal Frenzy – Who won big? We spotlight game-changing moves like Tanaya Latson to South Carolina, Olivia Miles to TCU, Serah Williams to UConn, and more. Preseason Top 25 – From UC...

In this exciting conclusion to the inaugural season of 28.5 Women's Basketball , hosts Becca and Sydney break down the highlights of women's hoops. They kick things off with the Final Four recap and UConn's triumphant claim to the national championship title. The second quarter dives deep into the transfer portal, unraveling the intrigue of who's moving where and which players...

In this can't-miss episode of 28.5 Women's Basketball, Sydney and Becca take listeners through an exciting four-quarter format filled with insights, stories, and the latest buzz in women’s college basketball. Quarter One: A deep dive into the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight results. Which teams secured their spots in the Final Four, and what were the standout performances? The hosts break it al...

In this thrilling episode of 28.5 Women's Basketball Podcast, hosts Becca and Sydney bring you all the latest madness from the NCAA Tournament: 1st Quarter: Breaking down 1st Round shockers! Four monumental upsets highlight the 8/9 and 7/10 seed matchups. 2nd Quarter: The upsets continue into Round 2! Becca and Sydney discuss three electric 5/4 seed matchups. PLUS, a deep dive into the instan...

Get ready for another action-packed episode with your favorite hosts, Becca and Sydney! This week, the duo dives deep into the world of women's basketball, covering everything you need to know leading up to the NCAA tournament. 1st Quarter: A detailed breakdown of the NCAA Bracket for Spokane Regions 1 & 4. Who’s the team to beat, and which matchups could bring the drama? 2nd Quarter: The...

Join hosts Becca and Sydney in this thrilling episode where they dive into the latest in women's basketball. In the 1st Half , they recap the excitement of conference championships (Champ Week), celebrating the triumphant teams: Big Ten: UCLA beats USC 72-67 SEC: South Carolina crushes Texas 64-45 ACC: Duke conquers NC State 76-62 Big East: UConn dominates Creighton 70-50 Big 12: TCU triumphs...

Join hosts Sydney and Becca as they take you through four quarters and an exciting overtime in the world of women's basketball. First Quarter: Highlighting end-of-regular-season conference play upsets. Second Quarter: In the News Serena Williams joining the Toronto Tempo ownership group. Women's college basketball viewership in the post-Caitlin Clark college era. The SEC conference coin...