The two-time Golden Boot winner paced the league with 15 goals in 23 matches
Kathleen Gier
Kathleen Gier is Executive Editor of The IX Sports and The IX Basketball. As a Kansas City native, she occasionally pitches in on Big 12 coverage in addition to other stories from events like the WNBA All-Star Game or Final Four.
Shield winners stumble in NWSL Playoffs quarterfinals
The IX: Soccer Monday with Kathleen Gier, Nov. 10, 2025
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Averaging career-high marks in points and assists, Thomas’ stats speak for themselves in her MVP campaign
Well-timed homestand propels Phoenix Mercury into favorable playoff position
The Mercury locked up home court advantage with their sixth consecutive victory on Thursday
Final Four notebook: Charlie Baker addresses the media, Rori Harmon undecided on WNBA Draft
Plus, Cori Close reflects on UCLA history and Shay Holle leaves winning legacy at Texas
‘Respect and love’: Oklahoma’s Jennie Baranczyk prepares for second-round Iowa matchup
The former Hawkeye embraces her connection, but downplays the rivalry angle
Freshman duo pushes Iowa through foul trouble and into the second round
Plus, Raegan Beers leads Oklahoma with a dominant performance in the paint
Big 12 coaches laud strength, depth of expanded conference ahead of Selection Sunday
Nicki Collen: ‘This league is better than people give it credit for’
Three Big 12 coaching jobs open before tournament’s end
Houston, Arizona State and BYU head into the offseason looking for head coaches
Michelle Smith honored with Curt Gowdy Award
Killion: “Whatever we’re seeing going on in women’s sports right now, and women’s basketball specifically, is in large part due to people like Michelle’
