Texas weather impacts NBA, NHL, college slates
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2021 Season
2021 Schedule
18-4, 2nd in Big 12
- 11/27W 83-62
- 11/28W 62-42
- 12/3W 80-51
- 12/6W 79-73
- 12/107L 65-45
- 12/13W 85-54
- 12/18L 78-73
- 12/20PPD
- 12/21W 88-79
- 12/22CANC
- 1/2PPD
- 1/3W 90-72
- 1/5PPD
- 1/917W 92-58
- 1/13W 83-78
- 1/16W 67-59
- 1/20W 65-56
- 1/27W 73-53
- 1/30W 79-70
- 2/3W 65-56
- 2/6W 81-75
- 2/10W 69-61
- 2/13L 72-71
- 2/177PPD
- 2/20W 81-78
- 2/24L 85-68
- 2/27W 72-68
- 3/3h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 3/86h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
Why each team in the NCAA's top 16 could win the 2021 NCAA title
In a season of COVID-19 pauses and cancellations, anything seems possible. So just how far could each team in Monday's top-16 reveal go in 2021?
What we learned from the NCAA women's bracket reveal
From why Baylor and NC State were seeded lower than expected to how COVID-19 pauses impacted seeds, here are the biggest takeaways from the reveal.
What are the biggest questions ahead of the NCAA's women's bracket reveal?
The NCAA selection committee will reveal its current top-16 teams at halftime of Monday's Stanford-Oregon game (ESPN/ESPN App, 9 p.m. ET).
Five women's college basketball players who have upped their WNBA draft stock
Arkansas' Chelsea Dungee is now a top-five WNBA draft pick. Which other players are potential first-rounders? Dungee is also our player of the week.
WVU not allowing basketball fans in December
West Virginia says no fans will be allowed at its men's and women's basketball games in December, except for essential personnel and the families of players and staff.
Baylor sits at No. 1 in combined men's and women's college basketball rankings
Baylor leads ESPN's combined rankings with the No. 1 team in men's basketball and the No. 5 team in women's hoops.
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.
Women's college basketball 2020-21 Big 12 predictions: Baylor reloads, Texas closes gap
Can Iowa State or Texas end Baylor's run of 10 consecutive Big 12 regular-season titles? Kim Mulkey and the Lady Bears ready to reload again.
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.
West Virginia among schools cutting athletic costs
West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons and head coaches for the Mountaineers' high-profile teams will take a 10% salary reduction for the next fiscal year.
No. 2 Baylor women clinch share of 10th straight B12 title
Baylor is accustomed to Big 12 regular season women's championships.
Ray scores 19, TCU beats No. 25 West Virginia women 73-60
Kianna Ray scored 19 points, Jaycee Bradley added 14, and TCU beat No. 25 West Virginia 73-60 on Sunday night.
Gray nets 22, Oklahoma St. women top No. 25 W. Virginia
Vivian Gray scored 22 points and assisted Clitan de Sousa on the winning basket with 20 seconds left as Oklahoma State handed No. 25 West Virginia its third-straight loss on Wednesday night, 57-55.
No. 2 Baylor women Big 12-record 45th straight league win
Moon Ursin had a career-high 22 points to lead five players in double figures for No. 2 Baylor, and the Lady Bears set a new Big 12 record by winning their 45th straight regular season conference game, 91-51 over No. 17 West Virginia on Saturday night.
Roberston scores 31, Oklahoma women top No. 17 West Virginia
Taylor Roberston made eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points to help Oklahoma beat No. 17 West Virginia 73-49 on Wednesday night.
No. 15 West Virginia women turn back Texas 68-65
Tynice Martin scored 23 points, Kysre Gondrezick added 21 to rally No. 15 West Virginia to a 68-63 win over Texas on Sunday, running the Mountaineers' winning streak to nine.
Martin, Gondrezick lift No. 19 WV women past Kansas 68-49
Tynice Martin scored 23 points, Kysre Gondrezick added 21 and No. 19 West Virginia pulled away in the second half to defeat Kansas 68-49 on Wednesday night, the Mountaineers' eighth-straight win.
Gondrezick, No. 19 W. Virginia women win Big 12 opener 74-63
Kysre Gondrezick matched career highs with 24 points and eight assists in helping No. 19 West Virginia beat Kansas State 74-63 in a Big 12 opener on Sunday.
Martin scores 19, No. 19 West Virginia women beat Cornell
Tynice Martin scored 19 points, Kysre Gondrezick added 14 and No. 19 West Virginia beat Cornell 68-62 on Tuesday.
Why Oregon State, not UConn, should be ranked No. 1
The truth is, this season lacks a no-brainer choice for No. 1. But Oregon State's resume is better than UConn's, and the Beavers should be on top.
No. 22 West Virginia women blow big lead, edge Orange 71-69
Tynice Martin scored 24 points, Kysre Gondrezick added 23 and No. 22 West Virginia held on to defeat Syracuse 71-69 on Sunday after blowing a 20-point first-half lead.
Niblack, No. 22 West Virginia women edge No. 19 Michigan St
Kari Niblack scored 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting and No. 22 West Virginia edged No. 19 Michigan State in the Florida Sunshine Classic on Saturday.
Carey gets 400th win with No. 22 West Virginia women
Tynice Martin hit four 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading No. 22 West Virginia to a 72-55 win over Norfolk State on Sunday, giving coach Mike Carey his 400th with the Mountaineers.
Baylor leads combined men's and women's college basketball rankings
Baylor, with the No. 1 team in men's basketball and the No. 2-ranked defending national champ in women's hoops, leads ESPN's updated combined rankings.
2020-21 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 14-1 | - | 19-2 |
| West Virginia | 12-4 | 2.5 | 18-4 |
| Oklahoma State | 13-5 | 2.5 | 17-7 |
| Iowa State | 11-6 | 4 | 15-9 |
| Texas | 10-6 | 4.5 | 16-7 |
| Oklahoma | 7-8 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Texas Tech | 5-12 | 10 | 10-13 |
| TCU | 3-12 | 11 | 8-12 |
| Kansas | 3-13 | 11.5 | 7-15 |
| Kansas State | 2-13 | 12 | 7-15 |
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 20 | 22 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah Hunter | SG | Committed | 91 |
| Emma Shumate | SG | Committed | 91 |
| Wynter Rogers | SF | Committed | 90 |
| Ja'Naiya Quinerly | PG | Committed | 90 |