Riley scores 23 points as Cowgirls outman Colonels

Andrea Riley scored 23 points and Oklahoma State (No. 23 ESPN/USA Today, No. 21 AP) routed Eastern Kentucky 90-35 on Monday night.

UConn stays unanimous atop AP poll; South Dakota St. at No. 25

South Dakota State has joined The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time. The Jackrabbits have a 12-1 record and enter the rankings at No. 25.

Ankle injury stops Griffin's season -- but not spirits -- short

Mono, cracked ribs. Kelsey Griffin played through it all. Until now. A left ankle injury has forced the Nebraska senior to redshirt the season. But her spirits (and the support of her parents) are as high as ever.

Women's game needs more women coaches

The march to equal opportunity continues to play out on athletic playing fields. But the push to get more women on the sideline as coaches is lagging behind the times.

Wilson's double-double propels Baylor past Samford

Danielle Wilson scored 15 of her 19 points in the first half and Baylor (No. 9 ESPN/USA Today, No. 10 AP) built a big lead Saturday night before holding on to beat Samford 63-51 for the Lady Bears' 100th non-confernece victory under coach Kim Mulkey.

Tennessee to test Texas' 8-0 start

Texas is 8-0 and ranked fifth in the coaches' poll. But the Longhorns get their first true test of the season Sunday when they host 10th-ranked Tennessee.

Sooners QB factory extends to hardwood

Any team whose best player makes her living on the block, as Courtney Paris does at Oklahoma, can ill afford to squander possessions without getting touches for its star. That leaves sophomore point guard Danielle Robinson with a balancing act to master.

No. 5 Aggies hit 8 of 12 free throws in final three minutes for victory

Takia Starks scored 20 points and Danielle Gant added 14, leading Texas A&M (No. 5 ESPN/USA Today, No. 8 AP) to a 61-57 victory over Penn State in the first round of the Timeout 4 HIV/AIDS tournament Friday.

Oklahoma State rallies after losing opener, beats McNeese State

Andrea Riley had 22 points and eight assists and No. 19 Oklahoma State bounced back from its season-opening loss with a strong second half in an 89-56 win against McNeese State.

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Duke upends Oklahoma State, wins 18th straight home opener

Chante Black scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and No. 8 Duke rallied to beat No. 15 Oklahoma State 77-68 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.