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HOLD FOR STORY — Coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis conducts practice at Fairfield University, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The 32-year-old, second-year head coach is leading her team to a 22-1 record on the cusp of their first AP Top 25 ranking. The Stags are currently on a 20-game winning streak. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)

Fairfield, on a 29-game winning streak, gives coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis a contract extension

 
UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) smiles as she watches her teammates warm up before an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena, Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn star Aaliyah Edwards will enter the WNBA draft following the NCAA Tournament

 
FILE - LSU forward Angel Reese (10) drives past Missouri forward Hayley Frank (43) during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La. As March Madness is set to tip off, three of the most recognizable names in college basketball are in the women’s tournament: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers.(Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, File)

Reese, defending champs LSU open NCAA play vs. Rice; Louisville aims to end MTSU’s winning streak

 
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FILE - Kansas State guard Serena Sundell (4) is chased by Texas guard Shay Holle (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game March 11, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Thirteenth-seeded Portland will take on Kansas State at the home of the No. 4 seed Wildcats in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament, with a match between No. 5 seed Colorado and No. 12 seed Drake following Friday night. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Portland hopes purple-clad crowd will feel like home against Kansas State in women’s NCAA Tournament

 
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Arizona women over Auburn 69-59 in NCAA tourney First Four

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Freshman Jada Williams had 17 points, Helena Pueyo scored 14 of her 16 points in the second half and Arizona earned its fourth straight opening win in the NCAA Tournament over Auburn on Thursday night in the First Four.
 

McCormack sets career highs with 23 points, 7 3s as Holy Cross women rout UT Martin in First Four

Senior Cara McCormack set career highs with 23 points and seven 3-pointers, Bronagh Power-Cassidy added 15 points and Holy Cross secured its second NCAA Tournament win in program history, routing UT Martin 72-45 in the First Four.
 

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Arizona women earn fourth straight opening win in the NCAA tourney, 69-59 over Auburn in First Four

Freshman Jada Williams had 17 points, Helena Pueyo scored 14 of her 16 points in the second half and Arizona earned its fourth straight opening win in the NCAA Tournament with a 69-59 victory over Auburn in the First Four.
 
Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon smiles after cutting off a piece of the net following Ohio State's win over Michigan in an NCAA college basketball game to claim the regular-season Big Ten title, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Ohio State seeking March Madness momentum in opener against Maine. Richmond gets rematch with Duke

Ohio State enters the women’s NCAA Tournament in familiar territory — literally and figuratively. The Buckeyes return to March Madness after an exhilarating run to the Elite Eight a year ago while managing a slew of injuries.
 
FILE - Stanford forward Cameron Brink (22) blocks a shot by Oregon State guard Dominika Paurova (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Pac-12 tournament Friday, March 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. Brink selected to The Associated Press All-America women’s NCAA college basketball first team, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)

Stanford back on the NCAA Tournament stage at home after last year’s heartbreaking second-round exit

Last season, Stanford was the top seed when it lost to eighth-seeded Ole Miss on its home floor, a defeat that still stings but also has served as motivation for months now.
 
FILE -Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates during Senior Day ceremonies following a victory over Ohio State in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Caitlin Clark was honored Wednesday, March 20, for the third straight season as first-team Associated Press All-American, becoming the 11th player to earn that distinction three times. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette, File)

ESPN, ABC pick up Caitlin Clark’s story during the NCAA Tournament

Caitlin Clark will make plenty of appearances on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC for at least the next six months.
 
Texas head coach Vic Schaefer celebrates after cutting down the net after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State for the Big 12 women's tournament championship Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 70-53. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Texas overcame loss of Harmon to earn No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

An early season injury to the smallest Texas player blew a huge hole in the Longhorns lineup. So big it two took two players to fill.
 
Oregon State guard Talia von Oelhoffen (22) makes a no-look pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 women's tournament Friday, March 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

After a somewhat surprising run, the Oregon State women open March Madness with Eastern Washington

Oregon State went from being picked to finish 10th in the Pac-12 to a third seed and host in the NCAA Tournament.
 
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore (5) shoots during practice in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, March 21, 2024. Virginia Tech plays a first-round women's NCAA Tournament game on Friday. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech prepares to play NCAA Tournament without star Elizabeth Kitley

Virginia Tech spent much of the past week joyous at being selected to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament for a second consecutive year.