Lynx Overcome Early Struggles to Secure Victory Over Sparks The Minnesota Lynx overcame a slow start and a key injury to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87 on Wednesday, securing their third consecutive home win during a four-game homestand. The game, marked by a rowdy crowd of kids in color-coordinated T-shirts for the team’s annual “camp day” event, saw the Lynx rally in the fourth quarter to clinch the victory despite a critical moment when rookie point guard Olivia Miles suffered an ankle injury. Miles, who contributed 18 points, five assists, four rebounds, and three steals, went down near the baseline with 6:03 remaining in the fourth quarter. She appeared to roll her left ankle while driving into the lane and was helped off the court by trainers. Though she was able to walk herself into the tunnel and wave to the crowd, she did not return to the game. Coach Cheryl Reeve provided no immediate update on Miles’ status, a common practice for in-game injuries with the Lynx. Miles had previously missed games on July 6 and 8 due to a right calf strain. Despite the setback, the Lynx maintained composure, with players like Nia Coffey and Kayla McBride stepping up to secure the win. Coffey scored all eight of her points in the fourth quarter, while McBride, who led the team in scoring for the sixth consecutive game, added 10 of her 24 points in the final period. “We just didn’t panic,” McBride said after the game. “The last five minutes of the game, we want to be able to execute. Courtney and I’ve been in that position a lot. We want to make sure Liv was OK, but we were like, ‘All right, let’s lock in, do what we got to do.’” The Lynx struggled offensively in the first quarter, posting a season-low 12 points against a Sparks team that has allowed a league-worst 93.6 points per game.#los_angeles_sparks #olivia_miles #minnesota_lynx #cheryl_reeve #kayla_mcbride
Azzi Fudd’s Rookie Season With the Wings Has Gone Exactly to Plan When the Dallas Wings selected UConn star Azzi Fudd as the top pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, the decision sparked intense debate among analysts and fans. The 2026 draft class was among the most talented in recent memory, with a handful of elite prospects vying for the No. 1 selection. Names like offensive powerhouse Olivia Miles, Spanish phenom Awa Fam, and UCLA’s Lauren Betts—whose NCAA tournament run led her team to its first title—were all considered strong candidates. Yet, for the Wings, Fudd’s selection was a calculated move that has already begun to pay dividends. Fudd’s arrival marked the second consecutive year the Wings had taken a star from UConn’s storied program, following the 2025 pick of Paige Bueckers. The decision was rooted in Fudd’s unique skill set: her elite three-point shooting ability, which would create space for Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale to operate more effectively. Additionally, Fudd’s defensive growth during her college career hinted at her potential to transition smoothly to the professional level. While her rookie season didn’t start perfectly, the Wings’ general manager, Curt Miller, has seen his investment begin to deliver results. The early stages of Fudd’s season were not without challenges. Miles, who had already established herself as one of the league’s top players, dominated headlines with her breakout performance for the Minnesota Lynx. Fudd’s slower adjustment to the WNBA, combined with an early-season injury that forced her to miss a game, led to questions about her readiness. Coach Jose Fernandez initially held her out of the starting lineup until the eighth game of the season. However, once Fudd found her rhythm, she became a cornerstone of the Wings’ offense.#azzi_fudd #olivia_miles #minnesota_lynx #dallas_wings #curt_miller
TCU Women's Basketball Dominates UCSD with Triple-Double Performance The TCU Horned Frogs secured a decisive 86-40 victory over UC San Diego in a first-round matchup of the Sacramento 4 regional tournament. Guard Olivia Miles delivered her sixth triple-double of the season, tallying 12 points, 16 rebounds, and 14 assists, while Taylor Bigby set a career high with 27 points. The win propelled TCU, ranked third in the nation, to the second round, where they will face sixth-ranked Washington. Miles joined an elite group of Division I women’s players with multiple triple-doubles in NCAA tournament history, alongside Sabrina Ionescu of Oregon and Nicole Powell of Stanford. Clara Silva and Marta Suarez added double-doubles for TCU, combining for 24 points and 21 rebounds. The Frogs outscored UC San Diego 49-22 in the paint and shot 49.2% from the field, including a 50% accuracy rate from beyond the arc. UC San Diego, ranked 14th, struggled offensively, shooting just 22.7% from the field (15 of 66) and failing to reach double digits in scoring beyond Erin Condron’s 12 points. The Tritons never led in the game and finished with 15 points in the second half. In a separate first-round matchup, sixth-ranked Washington defeated 27th-ranked South Dakota 72-62. Avery Howell led the Huskies with 30 points and nine rebounds, including seven three-pointers, while Brynn McGaughy added 14 points. Sayvia Sellers contributed 10 assists and three steals, as Washington dominated the boards 40-25 and forced 18 turnovers, converting 16 points from turnovers. South Dakota’s Brooklyn Meyer scored 29 points on 13-of-20 shooting but struggled with turnovers, finishing with three more than the rest of her teammates combined. Emily Fox chipped in 14 points, including four three-pointers, for the Jackrabbits.#tcu_horned_frogs #olivia_miles #uc_san_diego #sacramento_4_regional_tournament #taylor_bigby
Women's Tournament: First Round Live Updates TCU's Olivia Miles delivered a standout performance in the first round, recording a triple-double to lead her team. The game between top-seeded Texas and 16th-ranked Missouri State was highlighted by Miles' efforts, though the final outcome of the matchup remains pending as live updates continue. The tournament's opening round saw intense competition across multiple matchups, with fans and analysts closely following the action. Key moments from the games have been shared in real-time, offering insights into the teams' strategies and standout performances. As the tournament progresses, the focus will shift to the next rounds, where teams will face increasingly challenging opponents. The live updates provide a dynamic view of the competition, capturing the excitement and unpredictability that define March Madness. For those following the event, the ongoing games and player performances underscore the high stakes and thrilling nature of the tournament. The results of these early matches will shape the path forward for each team, setting the stage for the next phase of the competition.#texas #tcu #march_madness #olivia_miles #missouri_state
Big 12 Women’s Basketball Awards and All-Conference Teams The Big 12 Conference announced its 2025-26 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Women’s Basketball awards on Tuesday, highlighting the standout performances of the season. TCU’s Olivia Miles dominated the honors, earning both Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year titles. Texas Tech’s Krista Gerlich was named Coach of the Year, while Snudda Collins of Texas Tech received Sixth Player of the Year recognition. Kansas’ Jaliya Davis, West Virginia’s Jordan Harris, and Iowa State’s Arianna Jackson also claimed top individual accolades. The awards, determined by league coaches, reflect a season marked by record-breaking achievements, historic milestones, and the emergence of new stars, setting the stage for the upcoming Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. Olivia Miles’ season was historic, as the senior guard tied Baylor’s Brittney Griner and K-State’s Shalee Lehning for the most career triple-doubles in Big 12 history. She added five triple-doubles this season, matching Caitlin Clark for third-most in NCAA history. Miles also surpassed 2,000 career points, joining an elite group of four players in NCAA history with at least 2,000 points, 800 rebounds, and 800 assists. Her leadership was instrumental in leading TCU to back-to-back league championships. Kansas’ Jaliya Davis made an immediate impact as a freshman, securing unanimous Freshman of the Year honors after winning nine consecutive Big 12 Freshman of the Week awards. She averaged 21 points per game, the highest among freshmen in the nation, and became the first Kansas player to claim the award. West Virginia’s Jordan Harris was named Defensive Player of the Year, leading the league with 3.24 steals per game.#big_12_conference #olivia_miles #krista_gerlich #snudda_collins #jaliya_davis
Big 12 Women's Basketball Awards: 2026 Winners and All-Conference Teams The Big 12 Conference announced its 2025-26 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Women’s Basketball awards, recognizing standout performances across the league. TCU’s Olivia Miles dominated the honors, earning both Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year accolades. Texas Tech’s Krista Gerlich was named Coach of the Year, while Snudda Collins of Texas Tech secured Sixth Player of the Year honors. Kansas’ Jaliya Davis, West Virginia’s Jordan Harris, and Iowa State’s Arianna Jackson also claimed top individual awards. The selections, determined by league coaches, highlight a season marked by record-breaking achievements, historic milestones, and the emergence of new stars, setting the stage for a highly anticipated Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City. Olivia Miles’ season was historic, as the senior guard tied Baylor’s Brittney Griner and K-State’s Shalee Lehning for the most career triple-doubles in Big 12 history. She added five triple-doubles this season, matching Caitlin Clark for third-most in NCAA history. Miles also surpassed 2,000 career points, joining an elite group of four players in NCAA history with at least 2,000 points, 800 rebounds, and 800 assists. Her leadership was instrumental in guiding TCU to consecutive league titles. Kansas’ Jaliya Davis made an immediate impact as a freshman, winning unanimous Freshman of the Year honors after claiming nine consecutive Big 12 Freshman of the Week awards. She averaged 21 points per game, the highest among freshmen in the nation, and became the first Kansas player to earn the honor. West Virginia’s Jordan Harris was named Defensive Player of the Year, leading the league with 3.24 steals per game.#big_12_conference #olivia_miles #krista_gerlich #snudda_collins #jaliya_davis
Olivia Miles named Big 12 Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year Olivia Miles has been honored as the Big 12 Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year after leading No. 10 TCU to its second consecutive outright regular-season conference championship. The awards, announced Tuesday, mark the second straight year a TCU player has received both honors from the 16 Big 12 coaches. Last year, Hailey Van Lith became the first player in the league’s 30-season history to win both awards, a feat repeated by Miles this season. Miles, who transferred to TCU for her final college season after playing five years at Notre Dame, enters the Big 12 Tournament averaging a career-high 20.1 points per game, along with 6.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.9 steals. She also leads the NCAA with five triple-doubles this season. Her performance has been instrumental in TCU’s success, including a conference title that follows last year’s championship. Texas Tech’s Krista Gerlich, in her sixth season as head coach, was selected as the league’s top coach. The No. 21 Lady Raiders have secured 25 wins this season, their highest total since the 2003-04 campaign. Kansas forward Jaliya Davis was unanimously chosen as the freshman of the year after winning nine consecutive weekly awards. Davis averages 21.0 points per game, the highest total for a freshman nationally. No. 15 West Virginia guard Jordan Harrison was named defensive player of the year, while Texas Tech guard Snudda Collins was selected as the sixth player of the year. The awards highlight TCU’s dominance in the Big 12 and underscore the league’s competitive landscape, with multiple teams achieving historic milestones.#tcu #big_12 #olivia_miles #hailey_van_lith #krista_gerlich
