Pedersen embraces her inner geek

Being labeled a geek doesn't faze Kayla Pedersen. In fact, the Stanford junior admits her book smarts and mental strength helped her switch positions, a move that only made Stanford stronger.

Smith has 20 to help No. 11 A&M nip Gonzaga

Tanisha Smith scored 20 points to lead Texas A&M past Gonzaga on Sunday.

Griner 2 blocks short of a triple-double in Baylor's victory

Brittney Griner had 27 points, 10 rebounds, and eight blocks to help Baylor (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) hold off Arizona State (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 14 AP) 70-66 on Sunday night in the Las Vegas Hoops Classic.

Georgia Tech's Ardossi, Montgomery combine for 35 in rout

Brigitte Ardossi had 18 points and reserve Alex Montgomery scored 17 to lead Georgia Tech (No. 25 AP) to a 70-48 victory over Arizona on Sunday.

Griner posts double-double as Baylor cruises to win

Brittney Griner had 18 points, 12 rebounds and eight blocks, and Baylor (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) routed Gonzaga 70-49 on Saturday night in the Las Vegas Holiday Classic.

Texas A&M wins NCAA tournament regional semifinal rematch

Tyra White scored a career-high 18 points and Tanisha Smith also had 18 to help Texas A&M (No. 11 ESPN/USA Today, No. 13 AP) beat Arizona State (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 14 AP) 72-62 on Saturday night in the Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic.

Bennett leads five players in double figures for Georgia Tech

Mo Bennett had a career-high 23 points to lead five double-figure scorers and added 11 rebounds and Georgia Tech (No. 25 AP) routed Kennesaw State 94-48 Friday night.

What we know (and what we don't)

Though the season is barely a month old, some big questions have been answered already. And many mysteries have yet to unfold.

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Defense helps Arizona State smother North Dakota

Kayli Murphy scored 15 points and No. 14 Arizona State used smothering defense and dominance on the boards to cruise to a 67-43 victory over North Dakota on Wednesday.

Jones, not Griner, is beat behind Baylor

Heard of Brittney Griner? You bet. But Baylor coach Kim Mulkey says Melissa Jones is the player running the show for the Lady Bears.

Orsillo helps Arizona State top Pepperdine for ASU Classic title

Danielle Orsillo scored 13 points and sparked a key first-half run that lifted Arizona State (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 15 AP) to a 62-52 victory over Pepperdine in the final of the ASU Classic on Saturday.

Mulkey's Bears get best of alma mater

History isn't supposed to be something you look up and see passing in front of you. But Saturday, 50 years of women's basketball -- past, present and future -- mingled together in Waco.

Arizona State advances to ASU Classic title game

Danielle Orsillo scored 18 points and Arizona State (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today, No. 15 AP) pulled away in the second half for a 65-56 victory over Idaho State on Friday night in the ASU Classic.

UConn leads parade in coaches poll

The top 13 teams in the ESPN/USA Today women's basketball coaches poll are unchanged from last week.