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The #ncaaw transfer portal is open and active this morning! Bookmark these two trackers for the latest official announcements: Power 5 - theixsports.com/the-ix-basketb… Mid-majors - theixsports.com/the-ix-basketb…

It's the offseason for @IvyLeague WBB, but several players are active in the #WNBA and other pro leagues. Plus, @PrincetonWBB's @sarahlessig_ is competing in the NCAA Tournament with @PUSoftball! Read all that and more in my Ivy notebook @TheIXSports: theixsports.com/the-ix-basketb…

My first piece as beat reporter for the @HoustonComets is live at @TheIXSports theixsports.com/features/next-…

The @WashMystics injury report has gotten shorter for Friday's game at Indiana. Cotie McMahon (elbow) and Alicia Flórez (personal reasons) are both off the list. Michaela Onyenwere (left knee) remains out. @TheIXSports #WNBA

A new exciting player to watch has emerged out of nowhere for the Phoenix Mercury! For @TheIXSports, here’s my piece on Jovana Nogić’s hot start to her WNBA career: theixsports.com/the-ix-basketb…

A busy episode this week for the @TheIXSports podcast, hockey edition. Expansion teams, draft updates and @_MelissaBurgess joins. Plus, an all new Walter Cup finals matchup and new winner coming :) youtu.be/InvfdJnoE5A?si…

In 2025, the @WashMystics trio of Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen scored 40.9 points per game. In 2 games this year, that’s up to 54.5. For @TheIXSports, I wrote about the Big Three’s growth and how their confidence elevates their teammates: theixsports.com/the-ix-basketb…

A new chapter begins! 🚀 The IX Sports Podcast: CBB Edition is officially live on @TheIXSports network. Our debut guest? @SunDevilWBB head coach @MollyMiller33, who breaks down why her defense is a literal "root canal" for opponents. @theixsports | #ForksUp 📲 Be sure to subscribe and listen here: linktr.ee/TheIXSportsCBB

.@sarahlessig_ has won yet another @IvyLeague championship after being part of @PUSoftball's Ivy Tournament title today. The freshman has now won four Ivy titles this year: regular-season and tournament titles with @PrincetonWBB and softball. @TheIXSports

The Fever went 13-0 last year when they scored 92+ points. Before today, they’d only lost once in franchise history scoring 104+ points. That wasn’t enough on Saturday. On a revealing defensive game and their goals: theixsports.com/features/india…

Nate Tibbetts postgame on Natasha Mack’s impact tonight and for the future: “She's ready for this, and our players are ready for her to make a step, and she made a step here tonight.” @TheIXSports

@thevalkyriesfan @nathancanilao @TheIXSports Tiffany hurt her left pinky finger in the game yesterday. Ceci got hit in the face during the game yesterday and sustained an injury to her jaw.

Natalie Nakase said at practice today that neither Tiffany Hayes or Cecilia Zandalasini practiced. They were both at practice in street clothes. Nakase said both are still being evaluated and their status for tomorrow nights game is undetermined. @TheIXSports #WNBA #Valkyries

The @WashMystics' injury report for Sunday's game vs. the New York Liberty is essentially unchanged from what it was for Friday's opener: Alicia Flórez (personal reasons) - out Cotie McMahon (left elbow) - out Michaela Onyenwere (left knee) - out @TheIXSports #WNBA

This week on the @TheIXSports Hockey Friday newsletter, I wrote about Jada Habisch’s rookie season and what it felt like to grow alongside the #SeattleTorrent. Make sure to subscribe to get more @TheIceGarden content straight to your inbox theixsports.com/newsletter/sea…

Happy Mercury season opener day! Wrote about how the final roster spots were approached by GM Nick U’Ren, diving more in depth on the potential hidden gems that ultimately made the team: @TheIXSports theixsports.com/the-ix-basketb…

And on the other end of the spectrum, Cass Prosper became the second-youngest Mystic ever to make her #WNBA debut, behind only Emma Meesseman. The fourth-youngest is Sonia Citron last year, again per @WBBTimeline. @TheIXSports

(1/2) When @allyywilsonn made her #WNBA regular-season debut last night, she became the second-oldest player in @WashMystics history to do so, behind Valerie Still in 1999. She's only the fourth Mystic ever to debut at age 30 or older, per @WBBTimeline. @TheIXSports

New York Liberty rout the Sun in home opener behind near triple-double from hardship player Julie Vanloo #wnba. Hear from Vanloo, Jonquel Jones and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton on how Vanloo impressed at Barclays Center. Via @TheIXSports.

Hailey Van Lith on how important consistency is on a young team: “I think we had flashes where you could see a change in our mindset, and we became the aggressor a little bit, and we started to dictate. We had stretches where we stringed together a few possessions where you could see our perspective and our mindset changed. But you know, with youth, a lot of times consistency is the issue, so with this squad, we just have to work on putting those flashes together more often, and it's going to take commitment and work and focus on it in practice. I think we'll have a great day of practice tomorrow, and hopefully come with a better energy and mindset against the Storm.” @TheIXSports

I asked Rachid Meziane what adjustments the Sun need to make offensively ahead of Sunday. Here’s what he said: 1. Transition opportunities: “We need to create more transition opportunity. Giving up 36 points in the first quarter, it means that we didn't create those situations. So we need to start by being more aggressive and dictate more defensively and from that just creating more, playing more flow. 2. Post touches to open up looks: “Anytime we find BG inside on our post touches, we scored and, or at least we found good looks. So that's something we need to do reiterate, if we want to be an effective team.” 3. What will allow the Sun to take that next step: “We cannot be this team if we want to score more points. So this aspect - sharing the ball more, more transition points from our defense will be a good first step for us for Sunday.” @TheIXSports