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5 sports to watch before the Super Bowl, including a lot of women’s college hoops

If you want all the sports on Super Bowl Sunday, we’ve got you covered.

It’s officially Super Bowl Sunday. But just because the Super Bowl is the biggest American sporting event on the calendar doesn’t mean it’s the only event on Super Bowl Sunday.

In fact, there are several other sports you can tune into before the 2025 Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Whether you’re entertaining guests before the big game, looking for alternative options to the many Super Bowl pregame shows or just trying to kill time on your couch with some non-football sports, we’ve got you covered.

SUPER BOWL 2025: 5 reasons why the Super Bowl should be on a Saturday

Super Bowl 59 between the Chiefs and Eagles kicks off in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox. Here’s a look at what sports you can watch before the 2025 Super Bowl.

Golf: WM Phoenix Open

1 p.m. ET on Golf Channel, 3 p.m. ET on CBS

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 07: Max Homa of the United States walks off the 16th green during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open 2025 at TPC Scottsdale on February 07, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NBA: 3 games

Hornets vs. Pistons, 1 p.m. ET, League Pass

Raptors vs. Rockets, 2 p.m. ET, League Pass

76ers vs. Bucks, 2 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+

Jan 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

NHL: 2 games

Utah Hockey Club vs. Capitals, 12:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Lightning vs. Canadiens, 1 p.m. ET, NHL Network

Mar 20, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-715168 ORIG FILE ID: 20240320_ads_si2_096.JPG

Men’s college basketball: 8 games

Rutgers vs. No. 18 Maryland, noon ET, Big Ten Network

George Washington vs. St. Bonaventure, noon ET, USA Network

Xavier vs. Villanova, noon ET, FS1

Temple vs. No. 17 Memphis, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Arizona State vs. Oklahoma State, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Wichita State vs. South Florida, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Massachusetts vs. La Salle, 2 p.m. ET, USA Network

Ohio State vs. Nebraska, 2 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network

Nov 19, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) drives to the basket against Canisius Golden Griffins guard Paul McMillan IV (34) during the second half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Women’s college basketball: 40 games

No. 5 UConn vs. Providence, noon ET, CBS Sports Network

Virginia Tech vs. Virginia, noon ET, ACC Network

Stanford vs. Louisville, noon ET, ESPN2

Arkansas vs. Georgia, noon ET, SEC Network

Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Indiana State vs. Southern Illinois, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN+

UNC Wilmington vs. Drexel, 1 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network

Purdue vs. Rutgers, 1 p.m. ET, B1G+

Elon vs. Towson, 1 p.m. ET

No. 2 South Carolina vs. No. 4 Texas, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN

Nov 17, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) shoots over East Carolina Lady Pirates forward Amiya Joyner (23) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

No. 21 Cal vs. No. 3 Notre Dame, 2 p.m. ET, ACC Network

Miami vs. No. 10 Duke, 2 p.m. ET, ACC Extra

No. 13 North Carolina vs. Clemson, 2 p.m. ET, ACC Extra

No. 14 NC State vs. No. 22 Florida State, 2 p.m. ET, The CW Network

No. 17 Georgia Tech vs. Boston College, 2 p.m. ET, ACC Extra

Michigan vs. No. 20 Michigan State, 2 p.m. ET, FS1

No. 23 Alabama vs. Mississippi State, 2 p.m. ET, SEC Network

Richmond vs. Duquesne, 2 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network

Tulane vs. North Texas, 2 p.m. ET, ESPNU/ESPN+

Murray State vs. Valparaiso, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Belmont vs. UIC, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Marquette vs. Butler, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

DePaul vs. Georgetown, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

Wake Forest vs. Syracuse, 2 p.m. ET, ACC Extra

Delaware vs. Hofstra, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

Northeastern vs. Charleston, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

Campbell vs. North Carolina A&T, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

Penn State vs. Northwestern, 2 p.m. ET, B1G+

William & Mary vs. Hampton, 2 p.m. ET, FloHoops

Colgate vs. Loyola Maryland, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Evansville vs. Missouri State, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Bradley vs. Drake, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Pitt vs. SMU, 3 p.m. ET, ACC Extra

Indiana vs. Minnesota, 3 p.m. ET, B1G+

No. 1 UCLA vs. Oregon, 4 p.m. ET, B1G+

No. 19 Tennessee vs. No. 6 LSU, 4 p.m. ET, ESPN/ESPN+

No. 16 Maryland vs. Washington, 4 p.m. ET, B1G+

Illinois vs. Wisconsin, 4 p.m. ET, B1G+

Missouri vs. Texas A&M, 4 p.m. ET, SEC Network

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With signature performance against Duke, N.C. State’s Aziaha James demands our attention

“Duke and (North) Carolina – them blues, it don’t sit right with me.”

As part of its annual Play4Kay Game – which aims to uplift cancer survivors, celebrate the impact of legendary coach Kay Yow and raise money for research – N.C. State’s women’s basketball players wear special custom uniforms: white jerseys with pink striping and lettering. And where the last names of players are typically situated on the back are instead powerful words like “inspire” and “courage.”

Below the No. 10 on Aziaha James’ fit was the word “fight.” And after trailing by 11 points to rival Duke at halftime, the Wolfpack senior guard did just that.

Now, James didn’t engage in fisticuffs, of course. She battled with her skills on the basketball court, her competitiveness, her swagger, her tenacity, and her penchant for playmaking. She rose above defenders and sank sweet jumpers. She raced to the rim and seemingly invented new mid-air angles as she connected on a flurry of layups. And James grabbed a handful of hard-fought rebounds and engaged with the fans, bringing the sellout crowd at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh to its feet again and again.

When the dust settled, James had a new career-high of 36 points, and the 14th-ranked Wolfpack defeated the No. 10 Blue Devils 89-83 on Monday night.

And in front of a nationally televised audience on ESPN2 in a Big Four rivalry game, James demanded everyone’s attention. She reminded folks that she’s one of the best players in the country and is someone who should be talked about much more often.

“She’s amazing, as you can see,” said James’ N.C. State backcourt mate Zoe Brooks. “She’s scoring the ball in so many ways. You can’t guard her. It’s literally impossible.”

James seemed unstoppable after halftime, where she scored 27 of her points in the final two quarters. She sliced through Duke’s defense like a hot knife against butter to get to the rim with relative ease, while also stepping back to drain a pair of 3-pointers.

In the fourth frame, James scored 15 points on a perfect 6-of-6 shooting from the floor. In all, she made 15-of-19 field goals and grabbed six rebounds as she helped N.C. State erase a 13-point deficit to extend its home winning streak to 18 games.

“She makes tough shots,” Duke coach Kara Lawson said of James. “She’s a talented scorer when she gets going. A lot of her stuff comes in transition… A lot of it comes off the attack, and she did a good job one-on-one, breaking down and getting to the lane.”

James was a big part of N.C. State’s recipe for outscoring Duke 36-17 on fast breaks and 58-34 in the paint. Her lightning speed, fearlessness and shot-making earned her All-ACC First Team honors a season ago, and this year has placed her on the Ann Meyers Drysdale USBWA National Player of the Year Watch List, which was released just hours before the Wolfpack’s win over Duke.

The native of Virginia Beach is one of just 15 players in the country this season averaging at least 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while shooting north of 46.5% from the floor. Monday night’s performance marked the first time since last February that she scored 30 points or more. That came amidst a stretch where the Wolfpack won 11 of their final 15 games to advance to the Final Four for just the second time in program history.

N.C. State women’s basketball guard Aziaha James plays against Duke on Feb. 3, 2025, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh. (Mitchell Northam / For The Win)

James was a crucial component of N.C. State’s surge to Cleveland last season, and coach Wes Moore is expecting her to lead the way as another March Madness approaches.

“Sometimes, you just got to get out of the way and let her go,” Moore said. “This is her time of year. Last year, February and March, she was unbelievable.”

James has a knack for playing well in big games. But what really set her off on Monday wasn’t the fact that the calendar had flipped to February. It was the color of the jersey on the other side of the court.

“It’s a rivalry, you know? Today meant a lot for us. This is Kay Yow’s day. We didn’t want it to go a different way,” James said. “Duke and (North) Carolina – them blues, it don’t sit right with me. I’m bringing out my all every time we play them. That’s just it – we just don’t like blues.”

With the ACC’s new scheduling model – rejiggered this season because of the additions of SMU and Pac-12 refugees Cal and Stanford – N.C. State won’t play Duke or North Carolina twice in the regular season like they have in recent years. So, for James and the Wolfpack, one rival is down and another awaits.

James will get the opportunity to make her mark against the other Tobacco Road team that wears blue, the Tar Heels, on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN. The only thing that’s for sure is that game will be a must-watch, and the play of James is a major reason why.

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Caitlin Clark’s custom Nike jacket for her Iowa jersey retirement had the coolest details

Caitlin Clark wore a sweet custom Nike jacket to her Iowa jersey retirement.

Caitlin Clark’s custom jacket for her Iowa jersey retirement was excellent.

On Sunday, when Caitlin pulled up to Carver-Hawkeye arena for her jersey retirement, she was all smiles and wearing a pretty dope letterman jacket. Nike made a custom creation for the former Iowa legend, which did not disappoint. The interior had a host of fantastic details in gold-colored font.

What were the details? Oh, nothing. It was just a list of her accomplishments as Hawkeye, including NCAA D1 all-time leading scorer, NCAA D1 single-season 3-point record and two-time Naismith College Player of the Year. The jacket also included a nod to the Indiana Fever and a tag saying, “Made exclusively for Caitlin.”

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Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes had a nonchalant response to scoring a record-breaking 53 points

If you were not familiar with Mikayla Blakes, allow us to introduce you.

If I scored 53 points, you’d never be able to shut me up. For Vanderbilt freshman Mikayla Blakes, that’s just another day at the office.

Yeah, I’m not kidding.

Mikayla averages 22.4 points a game and has created this kind of production on the court over her last four matchups: 23 points and a game-winner against Tennessee, 24 points versus Arkansas, 33 points against Alabama and 53 big ones versus Florida.

EXCUSE ME, MIKAYLA BLAKES. WHAT KIND OF SORCERY IS THIS?!

The 53-point outing is the most impressive. She did it on 67 percent shooting and was 5-of-9 from deep. MY GIRL WAS COOKING. She broke a Vandy record, an SEC freshman scoring record and JuJu Watkins’ NCAA D1 record. WHEW.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFeP0EpRQiG/?img_index=1&igsh=b3Fmc3o0Zm5ndmhp

You would think she’d be screaming from the mountaintops after a performance like that. But, nope, she was totally cool.

“Just come in and take over the game,” Blakes said casually after the matchup. WHAT?

However, I guess I can’t expect too much. That seems pretty on-brand for a top-tier hooper. She just scored 53 points and broke multiple records—no big deal.

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Kim Mulkey rudely slapped a clipboard out of Seimone Augustus’ hands

Seimone Augustus’ look of utter confusion afterward is all of us.

Kim Mulkey was so incensed after a technical foul that she slapped a clipboard out of the hands of LSU legend and assistant coach Seimone Augustus.

Yes. Kim was so heated about a flopping foul that she slapped the nearest thing (seemingly in frustration?), a clipboard that Seimone was holding.

Look, I get it. Thursday’s LSU-Oklahoma matchup was a wild one. There were two ejections and over 50 fouls, including techs on both head coaches. But this is just bizarre and misplaced rage by Kim.

Let me show you what I mean.

While fussing about the call, she hits the clipboard and keeps yelling at anyone who will listen; Kim leaves poor Seimone bewildered and with open hands, wondering what just happened.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFeSVjiNhG_/?igsh=MW9jdHU5NG85dWpibw%3D%3D

Hopefully, Kim apologized. We all make mistakes. But Seimone and that clipboard did not deserve this.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN.

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Dawn Staley praised Tennessee’s Kim Caldwell for returning 1 week after giving birth

“Women have the strength of 10 men.”

Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell is a warrior.

Caldwell, new to the Lady Volunteers program this season, has been conquering two things: building a program and growing a baby. That’s right. Caldwell’s been coaching her squad while pregnant, which earned her peers’ respect, including LSU coach Kim Mulkey, who gave her a baby gift earlier this month. But Caldwell’s determination also caught the eye of South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley.

One week after having a baby boy, the Tennessee coach was back on the sidelines Monday night, coaching against the Gamecocks. That decision left Staley in awe. Here’s what she shared postgame about Caldwell (See the 54-second mark of the YouTube video below):

“Women have the strength of 10 men—no doubt about it …When you have a coach that really wants to hang another banner, it comes as a sacrifice. She’s probably a better woman than me. I don’t know if I could be detached from my little one for that long, but she’s got great help, and she wanted to be here with her team.”

Women have to make decisions like that, and when they do, I feel like other women should honor them and let them know that we see you. We feel you. We hear you.”

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Why South Carolina suspended a DJ for playing music with ties to LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson

South Carolina’s DJ controversy with LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson is a mess. Here’s what happened.

It’s another year and another controversy between South Carolina and LSU.

Last season, a bench-clearing skirmish dominated news headlines for weeks. Months later, things had seemingly calmed down—Flau’jae Johnson even poked fun at the situation last summer—ahead of the two SEC powerhouses meeting again this year.

Until the end of the game, everything was going rather well during a January 24 top-five matchup in Columbia, South Carolina, between the Gamecocks and the Tigers. However, South Carolina’s in-arena DJ played a song by Johnson’s late father, again embroiling the two teams in drama.

Let’s dive in with what we know as this story unfolds:

This is a developing story and will be updated.

LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson calls out South Carolina’s DJ

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 24: Flau’Jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts in the first half during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on January 24, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

South Carolina had a dominant 66-56 win over LSU on Friday, January 24, that nearly went off without a hitch (or any scuffles). But a day later, Flau’jae Johnson called out South Carolina and its DJ for what she felt was inappropriate and in poor taste.

“I’ll take my L on the chin, but this [is] just nasty behavior,” Johnson wrote on X (Formerly Twitter). “[Nothing] funny bout that.”

She also shared a screenshot of an Instagram story in which the Gamecocks’ in-arena DJ said, “My bad,” after a fan noted that a song — “Cut Friends” — from the late rapper Camoflauge, Johnson’s father, was played at the end of LSU and South Carolina’s game.

Camouflage (real name Jason Johnson) was unfortunately killed in a 2003 shooting before the Tigers guard was born.

South Carolina’s DJ apologizes for the song choice

Jan 24, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) passes away from LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau’Jae Johnson (4) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

By the evening of January 25, the Gamecocks’ DJ, who operates under the name DJ T.O., apologized on X for the song choice during the previous day’s matchup. Here’s what she said:

“I apologize for playing Cut Friends Instrumental at the game yesterday. It is never my intent to disrespect anyone or offend anyone when my job is to have fun and make sure other people have a good time.”

“I’m from the Lowcountry/C-Port area. So, I’ve been playing it for years, even at other games, but I shouldn’t have played it at yesterday’s game. I play it on every radio station I’ve ever done from [North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina and] grew up on Camouflage.”

“So, it’s never played with ill intent or as a joke. I can’t control how anyone takes it, but I [can] take responsibility [and] apologize.”

LSU coach Kim Mulkey offered words of encouragement for Flau’jae Johnson

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 24: Head coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Lady Tigers talks to Flau’Jae Johnson #4 in the second half during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on January 24, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

As tensions continued, LSU head coach Kim Mulkey was asked how she felt about the song controversy. “All I care about is Flau’jae,” Mulkey explained to the media.

“All I care about is her family. What South Carolina does is South Carolina’s doings. I love that kid. I could not imagine her thoughts when it went down, but she’s just so joyful. She is so wonderful for LSU and our game.”

South Carolina Athletics released a statement about the LSU song controversy

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – MARCH 24: The South Carolina Gamecocks logo is seen on the court before they play the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Colonial Life Arena on March 24, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

The South Carolina Athletics Department issued a statement shortly after Mulkey’s response.

The statement addressed the DJ’s music selection and Instagram post pointed at Johnson, saying, “We regret that it came to that in our venue after a game that saw both teams capture the level of national attention that women’s basketball has earned.”

The department apologized to Johnson and announced that its DJ was suspended for the team’s next game (against Tennessee on January 27) and would meet with her to address expectations moving forward.

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Vittoria Blasigh’s wild game-winner shows that women’s basketball in the AAC still runs through USF

In the American Athletic Conference, Jose Fernandez’s Bulls are the standard in women’s basketball.

In women’s basketball in the American Athletic Conference, all roads still run through South Florida.

Jose Fernandez’s Bulls have claimed two of the last four regular season titles in the conference and have gone to the NCAA Tournament in eight of the last 12 seasons. And in five of those appearances in the Big Dance, USF has advanced to the second round, beating major conference opponents from Texas Tech and LSU to Washington State and Marquette.

In 17 of the last 20 seasons, USF has won at least 19 games. Since joining the American ahead of the 2013-14 campaign, USF has posted double-digit conference victories in all but one season.

So, for the rest of the teams in the AAC, the bullseye is on the Bulls. They are the target. They are the hunted. They are going to get everyone’s best punch. That was true on Saturday in Greenville, North Carolina, where East Carolina took a one-point lead with 4.1 seconds to play on a 3-pointer from Jayla Hearp.

But the Bulls didn’t quit. During a timeout, Fernandez drew up SLOB (sidelines-out-of-bounds) play that put the ball in the hands of sophomore Vittoria Blasigh.

“Out of all our perimeter players, I thought she was the one that was really able to get downhill and played well,” Fernandez said. “East Carolina kept us off balance with their 3-2 zone, with their man (defense), with their switching. It wasn’t our best game. But winning on the road is tough.”

Blasigh grabbed the pass, spun around and raced away from her defender, drove along the baseline, gathered and lofted up a shot that was just out of reach for an outstretched Pirate. The ball kissed the glass, took a friendly bounce off the front iron, and then fell softly through the net.

The bench erupted, Blasigh jumped into the arms of her teammates, and with 1.1 seconds left, the Bulls locked-in on defense to deny ECU a last-chance look at the basket. USF, behind 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting from Blasigh, won in Minges Coliseum. After the buzzer, Sammie Puisis connected on a pair of free throws to make the final score 63-60.

“I’m going to drive it and try to score, and that’s what happened,” Blasigh told For The Win. “I’m just so proud of my team, like they really found me on the corner. My teammates just found me every time.”

In a physical game where both teams traded stonewall screens, hard boxouts and scrappy battles for the ball, forward L’or Mputu played an important role for USF too, collecting 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds and two blocks. But for Blasigh, it was one of her best games. Last season’s AAC Rookie of the Year made at least eight field goals in a game for the third time this season, and also added three rebounds, two steals and an assist.

A spark was lit under her midway through the first quarter by Fernandez. With 3:31 to play in the opening frame and the score tied 10-10, Blasigh caught the ball in the corner, but hesitated as a defender moved towards her. She was whistled for a travel and Fernandez yelled out to her, “Shoot the ball!”

On the Bulls next possession, Blasigh obliged, swishing a 3-pointer from the right wing off a feed from Carla Brito. It was the first of a trio of shots the Italian would connect on from behind the arc, and a highlight of a 17-9 run that helped USF take an early lead.

“He always tries to give me confidence every day,” Blasigh says of Fernandez. “Sometimes on my 3-point shot I’m like, maybe I should shoot, maybe I shouldn’t. But he’s a great coach.”

The Bulls are now 13-8 on the season and 6-2 in AAC play. Fernandez put together one of the most challenging non-conference slates in the country for his team, pitting them against the likes of UConn, Vanderbilt, Louisville, Mississippi State, TCU, South Carolina and Duke, all squads that will likely hear their names called on Selection Sunday. USF has played six Quad 1 games, and no other team in the American has played more than two. USF is also the highest ranked AAC team in HerHoopStats ratings.

After losing six of those games to major conference opponents – four of which were ranked in the AP Top 25 Poll for their respective matchups – USF pulled off an upset over then-ranked No. 9 Duke, beating the Blue Devils by nine points down in Tampa. It provided some proof of concept and gave the Bulls a spark as they went on to win six games in a row. The Bulls then lost two games – at North Texas and home to UAB – by an average of four points. The victory over ECU marks their second straight triumph and is what the team hopes to be the beginning of another winning streak.

“We lost two games we shouldn’t have,” Blasigh said. “We got to work on our defense.”

USF coach Jose Fernandez talks to his team during a timeout against East Carolina on Jan. 25, 2025 in Greenville, N.C. (Mitchell Northam / For The Win)

What the win over ECU showed more than anything is that the Bulls are capable of winning in different ways, and doing so in an ugly and gritty fashion if needed. USF is 26th in the nation in 3-point shooting at 36.2 percent, but made just 4-of-12 deep shots against the Pirates.

It wound up not mattering. The Bulls – who are 19th nationally in steals per game with 5.8 – swiped the ball from ECU six times and forced 12 turnovers in all. And then USF was sharp from the charity stripe, knocking down 13-of-15 shots from the foul line.

“I just wish we were more consistent, all the way across the board. We need everyone to play well for us. It can’t just be Vittoria and Sammie and Romi Levy.  If all three of those guys play well, look what we can do. We showed it against Duke,” Fernandez said. “We’re going to get a battle every night, just because of the success that we’ve had. We’ve won in this league for a very long time… We need more guys to put the ball in the basket.”

The victory for USF puts them third in the standings in the American, with North Texas and UTSA ahead of them. But the target remains on the Bulls. They were picked to win this league in the preseason. They’re battled tested. They are the standard in the American.

And so, when UTSA comes to town on Wednesday, the Roadrunners will be throwing their best punches. And Fernandez’s Bulls will be ready.

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Kim Mulkey donned a Ms. Frizzle-inspired outfit for LSU’s showdown with South Carolina

Well, Mulkey is a teacher after all.

Folks, Kim Mulkey has done it again.

College basketball’s most, uh, colorfully-dressed head coach has pulled another whopper out of her wardrobe and, for those of us still mentally living in the 1990s, it’ll hit close to home.

Are you ready for this one?

Ahead of Friday’s rescheduled top-five matchup between the No. 5 Tigers and No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks, Mulkey debuted her latest look.

Check out LSU head coach Ms. Frizzle stepping off The Magic School Bus:

This may not land among Mulkey’s all-time looks, but for anyone who grew up with the 90’s cartoon it absolutely lands.

6-foot-1 LSU guard Aneesah Morrow and her historic double-double streak defy logic

Not to be dramatic, but how does Aneesah Morrow do it?!

We need to have a conversation about Aneesah Morrow.

Admittedly, we’ve kept tabs on LSU throughout the season. The team is undefeated, and they’ve got plenty of ballers on the squad that bear watching, including Aneesah Morrow. But something about Morrow is different this year. She’s on a blistering double-double streak, and none of it makes sense.

Through 20 games, Morrow has 18 double-doubles— yes, EIGHTEEN—the most in Division I women’s basketball. She has TWO 20-point, 20-rebounds this season and is the only player to do so. Her efforts on the court also have her up to 92 career double-doubles, the third-most in DI history. Did I mention she’s only 6-foot-1, leading the country in rebounds? SHE AVERAGES *checks notes* OVER 14 REBOUNDS A GAME. Say what now, Aneesah Morrow?! This is sorcery.

Okay, it’s not sorcery, per se. It’s wizardry. Magic. SOMETHING. It defies logic. And, truthfully, you can’t do this kind of stuff on a court without an unrelenting motor.

Head coach Kim Mulkey tried to warn everyone about Morrow back in November. “She’s constantly working. No one outworks her,” Mulkey said then. “No one outworks her in practice. No one outworks her in a game…Everything she gets, she deserves.”

If you hadn’t paid attention to Aneesah Morrow before, now would be the time to lean all the way and grab your popcorn. Her season is a movie.

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