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Caitlin Clark’s gone, but women’s college basketball continues to thrive

by Drew Bonifant March 22, 2025

Numbers are up this year as well, thanks to a variety of factors including star power, close contests and a better-than-ever product.

If you spot a tick right now, it’s most likely an adult deer tick, which can transmit Lyme disease.

The Black Bears beat UConn, 5-2, to earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

The Black Bears are going places they haven’t gone in years, but they know the ultimate prize is a national title.

Nolan Renwick scores the game-winner to push the Black Bears past Northeastern, 4-3.

Sophomore defenseman Frank Djurasevic has been an asset at both ends of the ice for the Black Bears.

The Black Bears face Northeastern in the Hockey East semifinals Thursday night.

The Black Bears hold steady in the top five nationally with a No. 1 seed in the NCAAs still up for grabs.

While the Black Bears missed out on a chance for their first NCAA tournament bid, they gave fans a reason to hope.

by Associated Press March 15, 2025March 15, 2025

Top-seeded Bryant wins the conference title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament with a 77-59 victory over the Black Bears.