Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA

South Carolina and UCLA are your outright regular-season conference champions after dominant performances this weekend — and we’re breaking it all down on Locked On Women’s Basketball.

🏀 South Carolina 85, Ole Miss 48

The Gamecocks handled business at Colonial Life Arena, shooting nearly 50% from the field and locking in defensively to secure a share of the SEC regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in the SEC Tournament. Joyce Edwards and Madina Okot led the charge as South Carolina extended its win streak over Ole Miss to 21 straight.

🏀 UCLA 80, Wisconsin 60

The Bruins captured their first outright Big Ten regular-season championship in program history, improving to 27-1 overall and 17-0 in conference play. Lauren Betts posted a dominant double-double on Senior Day as UCLA celebrated its graduating class in style at Pauley Pavilion.

🔥 TCU’s Statement Win

No. 12 TCU erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit behind Olivia Miles’ triple-double masterpiece to defeat Iowa State 80-73. The Horned Frogs are on the brink of history in the Big 12.

🌹 Angel Reese’s Impact on the Rose

The Rose clinched a playoff berth and are 1-1 since Angel’s return. We break down how the reigning Defensive Player of the Year is immediately shifting momentum — including locking down elite scorers.

🎓 Senior Night Spotlight

We also highlight the seniors from UConn, UCLA, and Iowa who were honored — including Azzi Fudd, Caroline Ducharme, Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, and more.

Plus:

SEC & Big Ten Tournament implications

Other playoff teams clinching berths

What it all means heading into March

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MiLaysia Fulwiley took over — and No. 7 LSU needed every bit of it.

On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) and Sophia Jones break down LSU’s thrilling 78-70 comeback win over No. 17 Ole Miss on the road.

After trailing by 13 and entering the fourth quarter down 63-54 with just a 15% win probability, LSU exploded on a 24-7 fourth-quarter run — including a 13-0 stretch that completely flipped the game.

🔥 Fulwiley’s career-high 26 points (10-18 FG)

🔥 LSU forces Ole Miss into 0-for-17 shooting in the 4th

🔥 19-1 run in the final 6:24

🔥 Flau’jae Johnson’s hot start + late foul out

🔥 Defensive stops turning into points

🔥 Mulkey’s second-half adjustments going big

We also dive into:

• Ole Miss’ missed opportunities down the stretch

• UCLA locking up at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title

• Weekend Preview: South Carolina vs Ole Miss, Michigan vs Iowa, Tennessee vs Oklahoma

• WNBA CBA negotiations heating up — what Napheesa Collier’s latest comments mean for the 2026 season

Gut-check wins. Statement performances. And teams that may be due for one.

 

 

 

 

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LSU Tigers women's basketball vs Ole Miss Rebels women's basketball

No. 7 LSU heads to Oxford for a Top-25 SEC showdown with No. 17 Ole Miss. The Tigers lead the nation in scoring and need this win to stay alive in the SEC title race. Meanwhile, Ole Miss is coming off a statement win and looking for another Quad 1 resume boost.

What to watch:

Can LSU’s elite offense stay hot on the road?

Will Ole Miss defend without fouling after a huge free throw advantage last game?

Who controls the tempo in transition?

Washington Huskies women's basketball vs UCLA Bruins women's basketball

No. 2 UCLA is undefeated in Big Ten play and can clinch at least a share of the regular-season crown. Washington looks to play spoiler and shake up the conference race.

What to watch:

UCLA’s ability to shut down runs early

Turnovers & transition defense

Interior battles and rebounding margin

NC State Wolfpack women's basketball vs Duke Blue Devils women's basketball

Duke is undefeated in ACC play and riding a 16-game win streak. NC State is looking to disrupt the race and grab a massive road win for tournament positioning.

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Texas Tech Lady Raiders basketball stunned Baylor Bears women's basketball 87–56

A dominant 31-point performance that could shift the Big 12 race.

Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball defeated Ohio State Buckeyes women's basketball 74–61

A huge third quarter surge and dominant rebounding performance flipped the Big Ten standings.

We break down:

What these upsets mean for conference tournament seeding

Resume implications with Selection Sunday approaching

Which teams are peaking at the right time

📺 ESPN MAKING MOVES

ESPN is launching a new summer franchise: “Women’s Sports Sundays.”

With the departure of Sunday Night Baseball, the network will feature WNBA, NWSL, and potentially more women’s sports in a dedicated programming block — a major signal for the continued growth of the women’s game.

 

 

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Tennessee could be on the verge of falling out of the Top 25 after dropping 4 of their last 6 games… are the Lady Vols in real trouble? 👀
On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, Kalia Butler and Sophia Jones break down the 94–81 loss to Ole Miss, what went wrong for Tennessee, and what it means moving forward.
🏀 Segment 1: Ole Miss vs. Tennessee Recap
Cotie McMahon explodes for 39 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and surpasses 2,000 career points
Ole Miss shoots over 50% from the field and controls the tempo all night
Talaysia Cooper drops 30 in the loss
Kim Caldwell facing criticism again after postgame handshake moment
Tennessee hosts Texas A&M next — must-win?
📊 The Lady Vols struggled to defend in transition, allowed too many paint touches, and couldn’t contain McMahon. With 4 losses in 6 games, is Tennessee slipping at the wrong time?
🔥 Segment 2: UNRIVALED Update
Two weekends left before playoffs
Only 3 games remaining per team
Top 6 teams make the playoffs, top 2 earn semifinal byes
Who’s separating themselves before postseason play?
💰 Segment 3: WNBA CBA Negotiations Heat Up
Players union lowers revenue share request to 27.5% of gross revenue
League says proposal would cause “hundreds of millions in losses”
Salary cap debate intensifies
Housing benefits remain a sticking point
Big conversations across college hoops and the WNBA — we’ve got you covered.
 
 
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SEGMENT 1: Geno Auriemma Ties History
Geno Auriemma has officially tied Tara VanDerveer for the most AP Top 25 appearances in women’s basketball history.
Auriemma has led UConn Huskies to 654 AP Top 25 appearances over his 41-year Hall of Fame career. UConn has now been ranked for 619 consecutive weeks dating back to the 1993-94 preseason poll — and once again sits at No. 1. Monday marked the 900th poll in the 50-year history of the rankings.
We discuss:
What lasting greatness really looks like
How Auriemma has sustained dominance across generations
The cultural impact of UConn women’s basketball
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🌍 SEGMENT 2: Breanna Stewart Heads to Europe
Breanna Stewart is signing with Fenerbahçe Opet for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Six in Zaragoza, Spain.
What does this mean for:
The WNBA offseason
Unrivaled (the league she co-founded)
The WNBPA and player prioritization rules
Her WNBA future with the New York Liberty?
We break down the scheduling, the CBA implications, and what this says about the global women’s basketball ecosystem.
🔥 SEGMENT 3: Caitlin Clark Makes NCAA History
Caitlin Clark became Division I women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kelsey Plum — and later breaking the combined men’s and women’s record previously held by Pete Maravich.
Clark finished her career at Iowa with 3,951 points, cementing her place among the greatest scorers in basketball history.
We also discuss:
The elite 3,000-point club
Where Clark ranks historically
Other legends like Dyaisha Fair, Kelsey Mitchell, Maya Moore, Brittney Griner and more
Current WNBA stars climbing all-time lists
 
 
 
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