The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. has begun putting in place recommendations from a report on the disparities between men’s and women’s basketball. But there are differing assessments for a path forward.
Category: NCAA Basketball Championships (Women)
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South Carolina Pulls Away From Maryland for 3rd Straight Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
Maryland led after a quarter, but the Gamecocks wore down the Terrapins with their swarming defense. South Carolina will face Iowa in a national semifinal.
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Off Shooting Night Can’t Keep L.S.U. From the Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
Led by Alexis Morris and Angel Reese, the Tigers beat Miami to return to the Final Four for the first time since 2008.
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Maryland Races Past Notre Dame to the Round of 8
The New York Times – Sports:
The No. 2-seeded Terrapins used a big third quarter to overcome the stifling defense of the Fighting Irish.
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Mississippi’s Season is Done. Coach Yo Says the Rebels are Just Warming Up.
The New York Times – Sports:
Yolett McPhee-McCuin, buoyed by her confidence, represents a new wave of coaching in women’s college basketball. “We’re gliding now,” she said of her Rebels.
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For 38 Years at UConn, Chris Dailey Has Been the Yin to Geno’s Yang
The New York Times – Sports:
Assistant coaches usually move on after a few seasons. Not Dailey, Connecticut’s associate head coach, who sticks to a routine and brings balance to the bench.
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Miami Withstands 21-Point Comeback to Take Down Villanova
The New York Times – Sports:
Maddy Siegrist had 31 points for Villanova, but Miami scored 6 in the final minute to advance to the round of 8.
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They’re Desperation Heaves for Most Players. For Caitlin Clark, They’re Money.
The New York Times – Sports:
Clark, the Iowa guard whose long-range shots have made a stir online, perfected her form in her driveway. But even when she abandons that form, she can hit game-winners from nearly halfcourt.
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The South Carolina Player Taking Basketball to Girls in West Africa
The New York Times – Sports:
“I’ve never coached anybody that comes with that much determination,” Coach Dawn Staley said of Laeticia Amihere.