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First time since the 2018 WNBA Draft that the Draft Lottery has gone exactly according to the odds.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
First time since the 2018 WNBA Draft that the Draft Lottery has gone exactly according to the odds.
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Before tonight's WNBA draft lottery, a look back at which teams have fared best in the lottery since 2011. The Aces have been one of the luckiest lotto teams, winning 2 of 5, while the Dream have dropped more spots on average than anyone.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Before tonight's WNBA draft lottery, a look back at which teams have fared best in the lottery since 2011. The Aces have been one of the luckiest lotto teams, winning 2 of 5, while the Dream have dropped more spots on average than anyone.
Data via @acrossthetimeline.com
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AP WBB Poll updates:
- UConn (No. 1) is in the top 5 for the 500th time (most all-time)
- Michigan (No. 6) has their best AP ranking since Feb 21, 2022, just the 4th time in program history they've been ranked this high
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- UConn (No. 1) is in the top 5 for the 500th time (most all-time)
- Michigan (No. 6) has their best AP ranking since Feb 21, 2022, just the 4th time in program history they've been ranked this high
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November 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
AP WBB Poll updates:
- UConn (No. 1) is in the top 5 for the 500th time (most all-time)
- Michigan (No. 6) has their best AP ranking since Feb 21, 2022, just the 4th time in program history they've been ranked this high
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- UConn (No. 1) is in the top 5 for the 500th time (most all-time)
- Michigan (No. 6) has their best AP ranking since Feb 21, 2022, just the 4th time in program history they've been ranked this high
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Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo recorded the following tonight vs. Akron:
-44 points, the most in a game in Notre Dame history
-16 steals, the most in a game in recorded Division I history (steals fully tracked since 1987-88)
-9 rebounds, 4 assists
-44 points, the most in a game in Notre Dame history
-16 steals, the most in a game in recorded Division I history (steals fully tracked since 1987-88)
-9 rebounds, 4 assists
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo recorded the following tonight vs. Akron:
-44 points, the most in a game in Notre Dame history
-16 steals, the most in a game in recorded Division I history (steals fully tracked since 1987-88)
-9 rebounds, 4 assists
-44 points, the most in a game in Notre Dame history
-16 steals, the most in a game in recorded Division I history (steals fully tracked since 1987-88)
-9 rebounds, 4 assists
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how a tiny naia school in indiana scored 172 points and broke the women's college basketball single-game scoring record
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Grace College smashes single-game record in women's college basketball with 172 points
Learn how the small NAIA school improbably shot its way into women's college basketball history
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November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
how a tiny naia school in indiana scored 172 points and broke the women's college basketball single-game scoring record
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AP WBB Poll notes:
- South Carolina has been ranked in 250 consecutive AP WBB polls, 7th program to do that (UConn, Tennessee, Baylor, Duke, Stanford, Maryland)
- Southern Cal's climb up 10 spots is the 25th time in poll history a team has moved up 10+ spots in one season from one poll to the next
- South Carolina has been ranked in 250 consecutive AP WBB polls, 7th program to do that (UConn, Tennessee, Baylor, Duke, Stanford, Maryland)
- Southern Cal's climb up 10 spots is the 25th time in poll history a team has moved up 10+ spots in one season from one poll to the next
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
AP WBB Poll notes:
- South Carolina has been ranked in 250 consecutive AP WBB polls, 7th program to do that (UConn, Tennessee, Baylor, Duke, Stanford, Maryland)
- Southern Cal's climb up 10 spots is the 25th time in poll history a team has moved up 10+ spots in one season from one poll to the next
- South Carolina has been ranked in 250 consecutive AP WBB polls, 7th program to do that (UConn, Tennessee, Baylor, Duke, Stanford, Maryland)
- Southern Cal's climb up 10 spots is the 25th time in poll history a team has moved up 10+ spots in one season from one poll to the next
WNBA Draft Lottery data archive updated to reflect the WNBA's announcement of the 2026 Draft Lottery odds and process:
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November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
WNBA Draft Lottery data archive updated to reflect the WNBA's announcement of the 2026 Draft Lottery odds and process:
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Richie Adubato, who is the Liberty's record-holder for games coached and second in wins, has died, the NBA announced.
In New York, he coached notables such as Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Sue Wicks to great success.
He also coached the NBA's Magic, Pistons, and Mavs among others
In New York, he coached notables such as Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Sue Wicks to great success.
He also coached the NBA's Magic, Pistons, and Mavs among others
November 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Richie Adubato, who is the Liberty's record-holder for games coached and second in wins, has died, the NBA announced.
In New York, he coached notables such as Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Sue Wicks to great success.
He also coached the NBA's Magic, Pistons, and Mavs among others
In New York, he coached notables such as Becky Hammon, Teresa Weatherspoon, and Sue Wicks to great success.
He also coached the NBA's Magic, Pistons, and Mavs among others
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Lady Vols legend Candace Parker is going into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker highlights Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 class
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker, one of the most decorated players ever, has been selected for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 class.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker is going into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility.
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
She highlights a 2026 class of eight that also includes Elena Delle Donne, Cheryl Reeve and Doris Burke www.knoxnews.com/story/sports...
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It's the first time in WNBA Playoffs history a team has made at least 17 free throws and still had an opposing player match that.
It's happened once in WNBA regular season history: Shavonte Zellous made 17 for the Shock compared to the Dream's 17 back on June 26, 2009.
It's happened once in WNBA regular season history: Shavonte Zellous made 17 for the Shock compared to the Dream's 17 back on June 26, 2009.
17 made free throws for A'ja Wilson is 2nd in WNBA Finals history behind only Penny Taylor, who went 18-of-18 in Game 5 of the 2007 Finals to clinch the Phoenix Mercury's first championship.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It's the first time in WNBA Playoffs history a team has made at least 17 free throws and still had an opposing player match that.
It's happened once in WNBA regular season history: Shavonte Zellous made 17 for the Shock compared to the Dream's 17 back on June 26, 2009.
It's happened once in WNBA regular season history: Shavonte Zellous made 17 for the Shock compared to the Dream's 17 back on June 26, 2009.
17 made free throws for A'ja Wilson is 2nd in WNBA Finals history behind only Penny Taylor, who went 18-of-18 in Game 5 of the 2007 Finals to clinch the Phoenix Mercury's first championship.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
17 made free throws for A'ja Wilson is 2nd in WNBA Finals history behind only Penny Taylor, who went 18-of-18 in Game 5 of the 2007 Finals to clinch the Phoenix Mercury's first championship.
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The Phoenix crowd has matched this again tonight, according to the WNBA website.
The WNBA website lists tonight's attendance in Phoenix at 17,071.
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
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That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
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October 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The Phoenix crowd has matched this again tonight, according to the WNBA website.
A'ja Wilson is the first player to have three consecutive 25-point games in a WNBA Finals series.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
A'ja Wilson is the first player to have three consecutive 25-point games in a WNBA Finals series.
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WNBA stat watch (Playoffs edition):
- A'ja Wilson is 1 point behind Tamika Catchings (1,141 - 4th) and 9 behind Candace Parker (1,149 - 3rd). Her next double-double is her 27th, would tie her with Catchings and Parker (2nd).
- Chelsea Gray is 5 assists behind Courtney Vandersloot (390 - 2nd)
- A'ja Wilson is 1 point behind Tamika Catchings (1,141 - 4th) and 9 behind Candace Parker (1,149 - 3rd). Her next double-double is her 27th, would tie her with Catchings and Parker (2nd).
- Chelsea Gray is 5 assists behind Courtney Vandersloot (390 - 2nd)
October 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
WNBA stat watch (Playoffs edition):
- A'ja Wilson is 1 point behind Tamika Catchings (1,141 - 4th) and 9 behind Candace Parker (1,149 - 3rd). Her next double-double is her 27th, would tie her with Catchings and Parker (2nd).
- Chelsea Gray is 5 assists behind Courtney Vandersloot (390 - 2nd)
- A'ja Wilson is 1 point behind Tamika Catchings (1,141 - 4th) and 9 behind Candace Parker (1,149 - 3rd). Her next double-double is her 27th, would tie her with Catchings and Parker (2nd).
- Chelsea Gray is 5 assists behind Courtney Vandersloot (390 - 2nd)
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The WNBA website lists tonight's attendance in Phoenix at 17,071.
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
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That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
October 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The WNBA website lists tonight's attendance in Phoenix at 17,071.
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
In last night's win, Chelsea Gray became the first player in WNBA history (regular season or Playoffs) to record consecutive games with
10+ PTS,
5+ AST,
3+ STL, and
3+ BLK
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10+ PTS,
5+ AST,
3+ STL, and
3+ BLK
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October 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In last night's win, Chelsea Gray became the first player in WNBA history (regular season or Playoffs) to record consecutive games with
10+ PTS,
5+ AST,
3+ STL, and
3+ BLK
u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-GFHlf
10+ PTS,
5+ AST,
3+ STL, and
3+ BLK
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Tonight's game is just the 2nd in WNBA Playoffs history to see multiple players put up 25+ PTS and 10+ REB, the first time in the Finals.
A'ja Wilson: 34 PTS / 14 REB
DeWanna Bonner: 25 PTS / 10 REB
The first was Kahleah Copper and Wilson in the 2023 1st Round.
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A'ja Wilson: 34 PTS / 14 REB
DeWanna Bonner: 25 PTS / 10 REB
The first was Kahleah Copper and Wilson in the 2023 1st Round.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Tonight's game is just the 2nd in WNBA Playoffs history to see multiple players put up 25+ PTS and 10+ REB, the first time in the Finals.
A'ja Wilson: 34 PTS / 14 REB
DeWanna Bonner: 25 PTS / 10 REB
The first was Kahleah Copper and Wilson in the 2023 1st Round.
u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-WJOUm
A'ja Wilson: 34 PTS / 14 REB
DeWanna Bonner: 25 PTS / 10 REB
The first was Kahleah Copper and Wilson in the 2023 1st Round.
u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-WJOUm
The WNBA website lists tonight's attendance in Phoenix at 17,071.
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
October 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The WNBA website lists tonight's attendance in Phoenix at 17,071.
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
That's 2nd-most at a Mercury home postseason game, trailing only Game 5 of the 2009 WNBA Finals (17,313).
acrossthetimeline.com/wnba/attenda...
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𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐌'𝐕𝐏 🪜✨
With her 29th point tonight, A'ja has the most points in a single postseason!
With her 29th point tonight, A'ja has the most points in a single postseason!
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐌'𝐕𝐏 🪜✨
With her 29th point tonight, A'ja has the most points in a single postseason!
With her 29th point tonight, A'ja has the most points in a single postseason!
This is A'ja Wilson's 8th WNBA Playoffs game with 25+ PTS and 10+ REB, passing Candace Parker for most all-time.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
This is A'ja Wilson's 8th WNBA Playoffs game with 25+ PTS and 10+ REB, passing Candace Parker for most all-time.
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Today's win was Chelsea Gray's 40th WNBA Playoffs win, tied for 5th-most all-time with Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Seimone Augustus, and Maya Moore.
Ahead of them are:
Rebekkah Brunson: 57
Lindsay Whalen: 54
DeWanna Bonner: 51
Diana Taurasi: 41
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Ahead of them are:
Rebekkah Brunson: 57
Lindsay Whalen: 54
DeWanna Bonner: 51
Diana Taurasi: 41
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October 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Today's win was Chelsea Gray's 40th WNBA Playoffs win, tied for 5th-most all-time with Taj McWilliams-Franklin, Seimone Augustus, and Maya Moore.
Ahead of them are:
Rebekkah Brunson: 57
Lindsay Whalen: 54
DeWanna Bonner: 51
Diana Taurasi: 41
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Ahead of them are:
Rebekkah Brunson: 57
Lindsay Whalen: 54
DeWanna Bonner: 51
Diana Taurasi: 41
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Jackie Young is the 5th player to finish a WNBA Finals game with 30+ points on 60% or better shooting from the field, joining:
Sheryl Swoopes (2000)
Nykesha Sales (2004)
Seimone Augustus (2011)
Breanna Stewart (2020)
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Sheryl Swoopes (2000)
Nykesha Sales (2004)
Seimone Augustus (2011)
Breanna Stewart (2020)
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October 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Jackie Young is the 5th player to finish a WNBA Finals game with 30+ points on 60% or better shooting from the field, joining:
Sheryl Swoopes (2000)
Nykesha Sales (2004)
Seimone Augustus (2011)
Breanna Stewart (2020)
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Sheryl Swoopes (2000)
Nykesha Sales (2004)
Seimone Augustus (2011)
Breanna Stewart (2020)
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Chelsea Gray is the first player in WNBA Finals history with 10+ points, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 3+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game.
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Candace Parker (2017 Semifinals vs. Phoenix) is the only other player to do so in the WNBA Playoffs.
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Candace Parker (2017 Semifinals vs. Phoenix) is the only other player to do so in the WNBA Playoffs.
October 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Chelsea Gray is the first player in WNBA Finals history with 10+ points, 10+ assists, 5+ rebounds, 3+ steals, and 3+ blocks in a game.
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Candace Parker (2017 Semifinals vs. Phoenix) is the only other player to do so in the WNBA Playoffs.
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Candace Parker (2017 Semifinals vs. Phoenix) is the only other player to do so in the WNBA Playoffs.