Behind the scenes of the Cardinals’ win, Louisville senior forward Laura Ziegler’s impact and how Alabama’s ‘culture doesn’t graduate’
Natalie Heavren
Natalie Heavren has been a contributor to The IX Basketball since February 2019 and currently writes about the Atlantic 10 conference, the WNBA and the WBL.
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How Louisville and Alabama stayed true to themselves and advanced to the Round of 32
Vermont and Rhode Island’s seasons ended in the first round but the programs have a lot to be proud of
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What to watch for in Louisville
Louisville, Vermont, Alabama and Rhode Island take the floor Saturday afternoon looking to advance to the second round
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How Rhode Island made its first NCAA Tournament in 30 years
Brooklyn Gray: ‘We’re just a team that finds a way to get it done’
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‘We’ll get it done’: How Rhode Island grew into the Atlantic 10’s top seed
Taking risks and building consistency has produced one of the program’s most successful seasons
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What to watch for during the 2026 Atlantic 10 Tournament
Five storylines to keep an eye on as the battle for a championship commences
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The highs and lows of being an Atlantic 10 mother-daughter duo
Isabel Tillett: ‘It’s just been one of the best things I’ve ever gotten to experience’
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Loyola Chicago finds its future in Alex-Anne Bessette
The freshman doubted herself early on, but has grown to become the Ramblers’ leading scorer
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How Gabby Reynolds’ sophomore growth has made her a leader for George Washington
The sophomore guard stayed at George Washington despite a coaching change and is now flourishing
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How Nicole Stephens has elevated Dayton as a ‘scoring fourth assistant coach’
Tamika Williams-Jeter: ‘She stays ready. She never has to get ready’