Both Miami’s men’s and women’s teams made deep runs in March. Their athletes also had significant backing in the form of name, image and likeness deals.
Category: NCAA Basketball Championships (Women)
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How Iowa Ended South Carolina’s Storied Perfect Season
South Carolina had fielded the nation’s toughest defense, but couldn’t stop the offensive fireworks of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.
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Caitlin Clark and Iowa Topple South Carolina in Final Four
The Gamecocks were considered a heavy favorite to repeat as champions. But Clark and the Hawkeyes delivered, all the way to the championship game against Louisiana State.
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L.S.U. Rallies Against Virginia Tech to Make N.C.A.A. Championship Game
Angel Reese had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Tigers took control of the game in the last period.
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From Flip-Flops to the Final Four, Georgia Amoore Commands the Court
The junior guard is leading the Virginia Tech Hokies to their first Final Four appearance in program history. But basketball wasn’t always a given.
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Women’s Sports Are Raking in Investments. The Final Four Shows Why.
With stars, story lines and skill, the TV rights for the women’s Division I basketball tournament could be worth over $80 million, part of a larger wave of investors flocking to women’s sports.
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They’re Playing in the Tournament Too, but From the Stands
Pep bands follow their schools’ teams around the country, providing the soundtrack to games on their instruments.
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As Women’s Basketball Grows, Equity Is Trying to Catch Up
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.
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South Carolina Pulls Away From Maryland for 3rd Straight Final Four
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
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 No. 2-seeded Terrapins used a big third quarter to overcome the stifling defense of the Fighting Irish.