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Texas defeated UCLA 76-65 in the Players’ Era Championship in Las Vegas, with four Longhorns scoring in double digits. Rori Harmon led with 26 points and climbed to second on Texas’ all-time assists list. Madison Booker added 16 points, mostly in the first half. Texas dominated early, holding off a late UCLA surge, while Bruins’ Lauren Betts struggled with a post injury.
Texas defeated UCLA 76-65 in the Players’ Era Championship in Las Vegas, with four Longhorns scoring in double digits. Rori Harmon led with 26 points and climbed to second on Texas’ all-time assists list. Madison Booker added 16 points, mostly in the first half. Texas dominated early, holding off a late UCLA surge, while Bruins’ Lauren Betts struggled with a post injury.
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Luka Dončić criticized the special NBA Cup court at Crypto.com Arena, calling it “slippery” and unsafe, noting footing issues even during warmups. This isn’t his first complaint about Cup courts, which have caused injuries in past seasons. Experts suggest condensation from a prior NHL game may have contributed. Despite this, Dončić tallied 43 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds in the Lakers’ 135-118 victory.
Luka Dončić criticized the special NBA Cup court at Crypto.com Arena, calling it “slippery” and unsafe, noting footing issues even during warmups. This isn’t his first complaint about Cup courts, which have caused injuries in past seasons. Experts suggest condensation from a prior NHL game may have contributed. Despite this, Dončić tallied 43 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds in the Lakers’ 135-118 victory.
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UConn’s Azzi Fudd is named AP national player of the week and Big East player of the week after scoring a season-high 31 points against Michigan and 24 points with eight rebounds versus Utah. Stanford’s Nunu Agara is runner-up. Honorable mentions include Aliyah Collins, Clara Strack, and Syla Swords, while Richmond’s Maggie Doogan nearly recorded a triple-double in two wins.
UConn’s Azzi Fudd is named AP national player of the week and Big East player of the week after scoring a season-high 31 points against Michigan and 24 points with eight rebounds versus Utah. Stanford’s Nunu Agara is runner-up. Honorable mentions include Aliyah Collins, Clara Strack, and Syla Swords, while Richmond’s Maggie Doogan nearly recorded a triple-double in two wins.
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UConn stays No. 1 in the AP poll after edging Michigan, with Azzi Fudd scoring 31 points. South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas remain undefeated and join Duke in the Players’ Era Championship. LSU holds fifth, and Michigan stays sixth. Maryland, TCU, Oklahoma, and Iowa State round out the top 10. The SEC leads conferences with eight ranked teams.
UConn stays No. 1 in the AP poll after edging Michigan, with Azzi Fudd scoring 31 points. South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas remain undefeated and join Duke in the Players’ Era Championship. LSU holds fifth, and Michigan stays sixth. Maryland, TCU, Oklahoma, and Iowa State round out the top 10. The SEC leads conferences with eight ranked teams.
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Michigan rolled past Syracuse 81–55 at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, powered by Te’yala Delfosse’s career-best 21 points off the bench and Olivia Olson’s 18 points and eight rebounds. The Wolverines used an 11-0 first-quarter run and built a 38–21 halftime lead. Despite Syracuse’s second-half rebounding, Michigan pulled away to improve to 6–0 all-time against the Orange.Michigan rolled past Syracuse 81–55 at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, powered by Te’yala Delfosse’s career-best 21 points off the bench and Olivia Olson’s 18 points and eight rebounds. The Wolverines used an 11-0 first-quarter run and built a 38–21 halftime lead. Despite Syracuse’s second-half rebounding, Michigan pulled away to improve to 6–0 all-time against the Orange.
Michigan rolled past Syracuse 81–55 at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, powered by Te’yala Delfosse’s career-best 21 points off the bench and Olivia Olson’s 18 points and eight rebounds. The Wolverines used an 11-0 first-quarter run and built a 38–21 halftime lead. Despite Syracuse’s second-half rebounding, Michigan pulled away to improve to 6–0 all-time against the Orange.Michigan rolled past Syracuse 81–55 at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, powered by Te’yala Delfosse’s career-best 21 points off the bench and Olivia Olson’s 18 points and eight rebounds. The Wolverines used an 11-0 first-quarter run and built a 38–21 halftime lead. Despite Syracuse’s second-half rebounding, Michigan pulled away to improve to 6–0 all-time against the Orange.
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Second-ranked South Carolina dominated Queens 121–49 at Colonial Life Arena, marking the third-highest scoring game in program history and the most under Dawn Staley. All ten Gamecocks scored, led by Joyce Edwards’ 25 points and Ta’Niya Latson’s 24. South Carolina shot 66% and stifled Queens defensively. The Gamecocks head to Las Vegas to face Duke next, while Queens meets UNC Wilmington.
Second-ranked South Carolina dominated Queens 121–49 at Colonial Life Arena, marking the third-highest scoring game in program history and the most under Dawn Staley. All ten Gamecocks scored, led by Joyce Edwards’ 25 points and Ta’Niya Latson’s 24. South Carolina shot 66% and stifled Queens defensively. The Gamecocks head to Las Vegas to face Duke next, while Queens meets UNC Wilmington.
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The USA women’s senior basketball team has invited 18 players to a December 12–14 training camp at Duke University, with 10 newcomers making their debut. Duke coach and newly appointed Team USA coach Kara Lawson will lead the camp, joined by three court coaches. Rising stars and seasoned Olympians will train together as managing director Sue Bird evaluates talent ahead of the FIBA World Cup.
The USA women’s senior basketball team has invited 18 players to a December 12–14 training camp at Duke University, with 10 newcomers making their debut. Duke coach and newly appointed Team USA coach Kara Lawson will lead the camp, joined by three court coaches. Rising stars and seasoned Olympians will train together as managing director Sue Bird evaluates talent ahead of the FIBA World Cup.
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UConn remained undefeated with a dominant 93–41 victory over Utah, powered by Azzi Fudd’s 24 points and strong contributions from Blanca Quinonez, Sarah Strong and Allie Ziebell. The Huskies controlled the game with stifling defense, capitalizing on turnovers and early Utah scoring struggles to build a massive halftime lead and extend their unbeaten run.
UConn remained undefeated with a dominant 93–41 victory over Utah, powered by Azzi Fudd’s 24 points and strong contributions from Blanca Quinonez, Sarah Strong and Allie Ziebell. The Huskies controlled the game with stifling defense, capitalizing on turnovers and early Utah scoring struggles to build a massive halftime lead and extend their unbeaten run.
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UCLA cruised past Southern University behind balanced scoring and a strong defensive effort, with Angela Dugalic, Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts and Lena Bilic all contributing double figures. The Bruins controlled every quarter, built a massive lead, and stayed undefeated ahead of their Las Vegas showcase matchup against No. 4 Texas, while Southern struggled offensively throughout.
UCLA cruised past Southern University behind balanced scoring and a strong defensive effort, with Angela Dugalic, Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts and Lena Bilic all contributing double figures. The Bruins controlled every quarter, built a massive lead, and stayed undefeated ahead of their Las Vegas showcase matchup against No. 4 Texas, while Southern struggled offensively throughout.
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No. 1 UConn edged No. 6 Michigan 72–69 at Mohegan Sun, led by Azzi Fudd’s career-high 31 points. The Huskies built a big lead before Michigan stormed back with major runs, pulling within one in the final seconds. Fudd’s late free throws secured the win. Syla Swords scored 29 for Michigan, while Sarah Strong posted a 16-point, 20-rebound double-double.
No. 1 UConn edged No. 6 Michigan 72–69 at Mohegan Sun, led by Azzi Fudd’s career-high 31 points. The Huskies built a big lead before Michigan stormed back with major runs, pulling within one in the final seconds. Fudd’s late free throws secured the win. Syla Swords scored 29 for Michigan, while Sarah Strong posted a 16-point, 20-rebound double-double.