Scores and Updates: Women's Basketball Tournament
Live results, stories, and previews during the 2026 Allstate Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament
Can't-Miss Bruins Go Back-to-Back
No. 1 seed UCLA put up videogame-like numbers the Big Ten Tournament Championship game, defeating No. 2 seed Iowa, 96-45, to claim its second consecutive title! Read the full championship recap .
Final 2026 Allstate Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Bracket:
UCLA, Iowa Battle for Big Ten Tournament Title
These two teams have won each of the last five Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournaments. Who will take the crown in 2026? Read the championship game preview here .
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Semifinals to Feature Four of Nation's Top-12 Teams
UCLA and Iowa advance for championship showdown
Semifinal games (Big Ten Network):
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UCLA Carries Perfect Big Ten Season to Tournament Title Game
No. 1 seed UCLA secured a 72-62 semifinal win over No. 5 Ohio State to advance to its second straight Big Ten Tournament Championship game. The Bruins showcased balanced scoring, with five players finishing in double figures, and stifling defense, holding Jaloni Cambridge to just two first-half points. UCLA remains undefeated in Big Ten play and looks ready to defend its title.
Iowa Advances to Fourth Big Ten Championship in Five Years
No. 2 seed Iowa powered past No. 3 Michigan, 59-42, to advance to the Big Ten Tournament title game, fueled by Hannah Stuelke’s 11 fourth-quarter points. The Hawkeyes won the battle in the paint in a physical, gritty game, and had four players score 11+ points. Iowa won every tournament championship from 2022-24. Will they do it again?
Quarterfinal Rewinds: 2026 Allstate Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament
The Bruins, Buckeyes, Hawkeyes, and Wolverines advance
Final quarterfinal scores (summaries below):
- No. 1 seed UCLA 78, No. 8 Washington, 60 ( Full story )
- No. 5 seed Ohio State 60, No. 4 Minnesota 55 ( Full story )
- No. 2 seed Iowa 64, No. 10 Illinois 58 ( Full story )
- No. 3 seed Michigan 80, No. 11 seed Oregon 58 ( Full story )
Bruins Brave Slow Start to Advance to Semifinals
PREVIEW: The Huskies hope to stop a nine-game losing streak against the Bruins to advance to the first Big Ten Tournament semifinal in program history. When these two met last month, UCLA clinched a share of the conference title behind five Bruins in double figures. Funny – that type offensive depth is what we saw in Washington's win over USC in the second round yesterday... We'll see what happens when Lauren Betts and the Big Ten Champions make their 2026 postseason debut.
SUMMARY: The Huskies held the Bruins to a season-low six points in the first quarter, fueled by a dominant 13-2 run to take a 15-6 lead. The Bruins stormed back with a massive 15-0 run in the second, overcoming a 10-point deficit to lead 27-24 at halftime. UCLA pulled ahead in the third with a 7-0 run, ending the period with a 49-41 lead before controlling the fourth quarter to secure a 78-60 victory.
Buckeyes’ Relentless Defense Propels Win over Gophers
PREVIEW: Earlier this year, then-No. 23 ranked Minnesota knocked off No. 10 Ohio State for the Gophers' first win over OSU since 2016. Appearing in its first quarterfinals since 2018, Minnesota has played spoiler throughout season, also defeating ranked Iowa and USC squads. But Jaloni Cambridge and the Buckeyes were absolutely dialed in for their 83-59 rout of Indiana yesterday , and they'll be hungry for redemption – and a Big Ten Tournament crown – this afternoon. We'll see if the Gophers' balanced offense (five players average 10+ points per game) can do it again in Indianapolis.
SUMMARY: Ohio State edged out Minnesota 60-55 in a gritty battle, fueled by the Cambridge sisters’ scoring, Elsa Lemmila's double-double (17 points, 11 rebounds), and a disruptive defense that forced 21 turnovers. Despite Sophie Hart’s double-double (12 points, 19 rebounds) and a late push by the Gophers, Minnesota couldn’t convert on its final possessions. The Buckeyes advance with a clutch finish and relentless defensive effort.
Iowa’s Balanced Attack Secures Semifinal Bid over Illinois
PREVIEW: Then No. 9-ranked Iowa scraped past Illinois in a 82-78 victory at Carver-Hawkeye Arena just seven days ago. Illini head coach Shauna Green cited that game as a learning experience that helped the Orange and Blue down the stretch in its 71-69 thriller against Michigan State in the second round yesterday. Freshman point guard Destiny Jackson and Berry Wallace showed veteran poise in the fourth quarter, slowing the game down and hitting clutch free throws. But Illinois will need to play team defense between Hawkeye threats Ava Heiden (28 points in their February 26 bout), senior Hannah Stuelke (18), and sharpshooter Chit-Chat Wright. Wright wasn't a factor last week, but look for her to make a difference tonight.
SUMMARY: Iowa defeated Illinois 64-58, powered by Ava Heiden’s 16 points and a balanced team effort with four players in double figures. The Hawkeyes built a commanding lead through selfless play and efficient shooting, holding off a late 15-0 Illini run. Jasmine Brown-Hagger led Illinois with 22 points in the hard-fought loss.
Wolverines Outpace Ducks to Secure Semifinal Spot
PREVIEW: A third-quarter burst from Ehis Etute and Katie Fiso led the Ducks to a tight 73-68 upset over No. 6 seed Maryland yesterday. To say that Oregon showed up clutch under the postseason pressure is an understatement – the game featured 11 lead changes and 10 ties, and their stars didn't break out until after halftime. They've shown that they can weather a storm, and they'll need to against a Wolverines team that edged Oregon 92-87 back in December.
SUMMARY: Michigan controlled Oregon, 80-58, never trailing and outscoring the Ducks in every quarter to secure a spot in the semifinals. Syla Swords led the Wolverines with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Olivia Olson and Ashley Sofilkanich added 16 and 14 points, respectively. Despite Katie Fiso’s 22 points and Ehis Etute’s double-double, Oregon couldn’t overcome Michigan’s balanced attack and consistent scoring.
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Round Two Recap
Illini, Ducks pull off upsets, Huskies and Buckeyes advance
Second round final scores:
- Game four: No. 8 seed Washington 76, No. 9 USC 64 ( Recap )
- Game five: No. 5 seed Ohio State 83, No. 13 Indiana 59 ( Recap )
- Game six: No. 10 seed Illinois 71, No. 7 Michigan State 69 ( Recap )
- Game seven: No. 11 seed Oregon 73, No. 6 Maryland 68 ( Recap )
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Oregon Shocks Maryland, Advances to First-Ever Big Ten Quarterfinal
No. 11 seed Oregon edged No. 6 Maryland, 73-68, in a thrilling back-and-forth battle featuring 11 lead changes and 10 ties. Ehis Etute dominated late with 10 straight points (of 20 on the night), while Avary Cain sealed the win with a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds. Maryland’s Oluchi Okananwa shone with 27 points, but the Ducks’ 18 points from beyond the arc proved decisive. Katie Fiso and Etute combined for 32 second-half points, leading Oregon to a hard-fought victory.
Illini Outlast Spartans in 71-69 Thriller
No. 10 seed Illinois survived No. 7 seed (and 18th-ranked) Michigan State in a game that puts the madness in March. After the Illini struggled with turnovers in the first quarter, they settled in and took control in the second period. The Spartans stormed back to take the lead, and it was a tight battle through the second half. But the Illini showed composure beyond their years, locking down on defense to close out the two-point win. The Orange and Blue showcased a balanced attack that'll be tough for anyone to beat. Five different Illini finished in double-digits.
Quarterfinal-Bound Buckeyes Lock Down Hoosiers
No. 5 seed Ohio State rolled through No. 13 Indiana, securing an 83-59 victory with a balanced offensive effort led by Jaloni Cambridge (19 points, eight rebounds) and Chance Gray (18 points). After a tied first quarter, the Buckeyes surged ahead with a 12-0 second-quarter run to take a 36-24 halftime lead. Ohio State’s momentum continued in the second half, outscoring Indiana from beyond the arc (30 points on 40% shooting) and controlling the boards for 21 second-chance points. Despite a strong effort from Indiana senior star Shay Ciezki (12 points), the Buckeyes’ depth and efficiency sealed the win.
Huskies, Ladine Down Trojans, Advance to Quarterfinals
No. 8 seed Washington advanced to the quarterfinals with a 76-64 win over No. 9 USC, showcasing its depth despite a quiet game from Sayvia Sellers. The Huskies overcame a slow first quarter, pulling ahead with a 9-0 second-quarter run and strong performances from Elle Ladine (25 points) and Avery Howell (18 points, nine rebounds). Washington shot 50% from the field and dominated the boards, out-rebounding USC 44-27. The Trojans closed the gap late, but the Huskies maintained control to secure the victory.
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Day One: Oregon, Illinois, Indiana Advance
Hoosiers come back, Illini stand strong, Ducks dominate to reach second round
Final first-round scores:
- Game one: No. 13 seed Indiana 72, No. 12 Nebraska 69 ( Recap )
- Game two: No. 10 seed Illinois 82, No. 15 Wisconsin 70 ( Recap )
- Game three: No. 11 seed Oregon 82, No. 14 Purdue 64 ( Recap )
Oregon Takes Care of Purdue
No. 11 seed Oregon cruised to an 82-64 victory over Purdue, controlling the game with strong rebounding and efficient scoring. The Ducks built a commanding 23-point halftime lead, fueled by Ehis Etute (double-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds) and Katie Fiso (20 points). Despite Purdue’s efforts, including three players in double figures, Oregon’s 42-27 rebounding edge and 23 second-chance points proved too much to overcome. The Ducks also capitalized at the free-throw line, outscoring Purdue 27-6 at the charity stripe, and maintained its lead throughout the second half to secure the win.
Oregon faces No. 6 seed Maryland tomorrow in the second round. Read the full recap here .
Illinois Dominates the Paint, Advances over Badgers
No. 10 seed Illinois defeated No. 15 Wisconsin, 82-70, leaning on dominant paint play to secure the win. The Illini built a 41-33 halftime lead with an 11-0 first-quarter run, but Wisconsin surged back in the third quarter, pulling within one. Illinois responded with timely buckets from Lety Vasconcelos and Destiny Jackson to overcome the Badgers push, which included a 24-point effort from Gift Uchenna. Illinois’ 46-28 advantage in the paint and composure at the charity stripe down the stretch sealed the victory.
The Illini take on No. 7 seed Michigan State in the second round tomorrow. Read the full recap here .
Indiana Overcomes 20-Point Deficit to Down Nebraska in Game One
No. 13 seed Indiana pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat No. 12 Nebraska, 72-70, in a thrilling first-round matchup. Down by as many as 20 points, the Hoosiers chipped away at the deficit behind standout performances from Shay Ciezki and Lenée Beaumont. Beaumont's clutch three-pointers gave Indiana its first lead late in the fourth quarter, while freshman Nevaeh Caffey sealed the win with two ice-cold free throws. Nebraska's early dominance, led by Amiah Hargrove and Britt Prince, wasn't enough to hold off Indiana's relentless rally.
The Hoosiers have No. 5 seed Ohio State for their second-round matchup tomorrow. Read the full recap here .
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Tournament Preview
It's tournament time. Let's take a look at the field.
The most wonderful time of the basketball year is finally here. Throughout the regular season, we've seen overtime thrillers, crazy upsets, and star performances – and we'll expect nothing less when the 2026 Allstate Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament tips off tomorrow, March 4th, in Indianapolis.
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Let's take a look at the field, first-round matchups, and plotlines to watch this week.
The Bracket
The conference's top-nine regular-season finishers earned passes to later rounds:
- The top four earned double byes to the quarterfinals, so Big Ten Champion and No. 1 seed UCLA, No. 2 Iowa, No. 3 Michigan, and No. 4 Minnesota join the action on Friday.
- The middle of the pack earned second-round bids. No. 5 seed Ohio State, No. 6 Maryland, No. 7 Michigan State, No. 8 Washington, and No. 9 USC tip off Thursday.
That leaves three first-round matchups on day one:
- No. 13 seed Indiana vs. No. 12 Nebraska
- No. 15 seed Wisconsin vs. No. 10 Illinois
- No. 14 seed Purdue vs. No. 11 Oregon
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Let the Madness Begin!
The tournament's last six qualifying teams take the court on Wednesday. We'll see nail-biter rematches, some of the Big Ten's regular season stars, and explosive offenses from the jump. With postseason seeding top-of-mind, these are all must-win matchups.
Indiana, Ciezki Eye Redemption over Nebraska
Indiana guard Shay Ciezki drained 31 points – the most by a Hoosier in a Big Ten regular season game since 2023 – in the January battle with Nebraska. She led the team to a fourth-quarter lead, and the Crimson and Cream could taste the upset... until Britt Prince's 11 final-period points led then-No. 25 Nebraska to the 78-73 victory .
Since then, both teams have had ups and downs. They each suffered 6+ game skids after strong starts to the season, but now enter the tournament on win streaks. The second go-around in the Prince-Ciezki one-v-one will be one to watch, but also keep an eye on the arc. The Huskers' netted 24 points from distance in their first meeting vs. IU's 12.
The winner will advance to face No. 5 seed Ohio State on Thursday, with No. 4 Minnesota waiting in the quarterfinals.
Will Illinois Get Hot Again?
When Illinois and Wisconsin faced off just a couple weeks ago, the Illini couldn't miss. They popped off for 92 points on a ridiculous 58.1% field goal percentage and an absurd 64.7% from distance. Aaliyah Guyton, who led the way with a career-high 22 points, shot 100% from three, marking the highest percentage from range in program history (minimum six attempts).
Listen, sometimes, teams just get hot (or scalding, in this case). With the Orange and Blue's unanimous All-Big Ten First Team selection Berry Wallace leading the way, anything is possible. Plus, Wisconsin's had a tough stretch at the end of the regular season. But when the Badgers get going? Well, they put up 94 points against an Oregon squad that typically allows under 64. We'll see if they can channel some postseason magic on Wednesday.
No. 7 seed Michigan State awaits the winner in the second round, with No. 2 Iowa following.
Two Meetings in One Week
They say it's hard to beat a good team twice. Well, how about twice in one week? Purdue and Oregon squared off just last Wednesday in West Lafayette, and will do battle again just down the road in Indy. The Ducks, seeking their first Big Ten Tournament win, are 2-0 against the Boilers after leaving Mackey Arena with a 71-65 win in its final road game of the regular season.
Both squads are coming off nail-biters. Purdue downed Northwestern, 67-62, on Sunday to secure its tournament bid, whereas Oregon dropped a brutal 70-69 decision to rival Washington with a potential first-round bye on the line. The teams' core players will need to do damage to advance to the second round. Katie Fiso and Ehis Etute netted a combined 48 points for Oregon against the Huskies, while Boilers Tara Daye, Kiki Smith, and Nya Smith contributed 51 in their win over the Wildcats. Wonder which group will come through on the B1G stage.
Next up for the victor will be No. 6 seed Maryland on Thursday, then No. 3 Michigan in the third round.
Looking Ahead
Big Ten Women's Basketball is absolutely stacked this season. Entering the conference tournament, the league has three teams ranked in the top 10, five in the top 15, seven in the top 25, and two more receiving votes. That's a combined nine out of 15 participating teams recognized by the AP Top 25 Women's College Basketball Poll heading into the tournament.
Safe to say that whoever lifts that trophy will have earned it.
So. Will UCLA cap off its undefeated Big Ten season with a tournament crown? What upsets are in store, and will we have a Cinderella to root for? We'll find out this week. Get all the game times and viewing info here .
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