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San Antonio’s NaLyssa Smith shares candid post on heels of Indiana’s first-round loss in WNBA playoffs
Read full article: San Antonio’s NaLyssa Smith shares candid post on heels of Indiana’s first-round loss in WNBA playoffsIn a candid post on X, the Fever star reflected on her third season in the WNBA.
San Antonio’s NaLyssa Smith to return to home state as Fever visit Dallas Wings
Read full article: San Antonio’s NaLyssa Smith to return to home state as Fever visit Dallas WingsNaLyssa Smith will return to her home state when the Indiana Fever (11-14) bring their two-game winning streak to College Park Center in Arlington where the Dallas Wings (5-19) are expected to host a sell-out crowd.
Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookie
Read full article: Caitlin Clark rallies Fever past Liberty 83-78 with first triple-double by WNBA rookieCaitlin Clark posted the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history to rally Indiana to an 83-78 victory over New York on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, snapping the Fever’s nine-game losing streak to the Liberty.
Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever edge Angel Reese and Chicago Sky for first home win, 71-70
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever edge Angel Reese and Chicago Sky for first home win, 71-70Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points, NaLyssa Smith added 17 and Caitlin Clark had 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists to help the Indiana Fever win their first home game of the season, 71-70, over the Chicago Sky.
SA native NaLyssa Smith talks ‘changing the game,’ teammate Caitlin Clark, WNBA growth in exclusive KSAT interview
Read full article: SA native NaLyssa Smith talks ‘changing the game,’ teammate Caitlin Clark, WNBA growth in exclusive KSAT interviewEast Central HS alum NaLyssa Smith talks about the WNBA’s growth, teaming up with Caitlin Clark, charter flights ahead of season opener in exclusive interview with KSAT 12 Sports
Double-digit seeds continue winning in women's NCAAs
Read full article: Double-digit seeds continue winning in women's NCAAsDouble-digit seeds are leaving their mark on the first weekend of the women’s NCAA Tournament and bouncing some of the top players and teams in the country, including Iowa's Caitlin Clark and Baylor's NaLyssa Smith.
UConn reaches 13th straight Final Four, beating Baylor 69-67
Read full article: UConn reaches 13th straight Final Four, beating Baylor 69-67Bueckers scored 28 points and top seed UConn used a huge run spanning the final two quarters to beat No. 2 Baylor 69-67 on Monday night and reach a 13th consecutive Final Four in the women’s NCAA Tournament. After a timeout, Baylor fouled Christyn Williams, who missed both free throws to give the Lady Bears one last chance. The Lady Bears (28-3) had won the previous two, including a 74-58 win at Connecticut in January of 2020. The Lady Bears closed the action-packed first quarter with a 20-10 run and trailed 26-24 after one.
Smith’s perfect day lifts Baylor past Michigan in OT 78-75
Read full article: Smith’s perfect day lifts Baylor past Michigan in OT 78-75She gave Baylor a 76-73 lead with a foul shot with 19 seconds left, and then fired a quick pass to Moon Ursin for a wide-open layup. Leigha Brown scored 23 points, helping Michigan push Baylor into the first overtime game in the Sweet 16 since Tennessee’s victory over Gonzaga in 2015. Brown's layup got Michigan within one with 17 seconds left. Hillmon tied it at 63 with 15 seconds left, converting a lob pass from Hailey Brown that barely floated over the arms of a Baylor defender. Ursin then missed short on a shot to win with 3 seconds left, sending the game into overtime.
Ursin, Smith lead No. 5 Baylor to big win in NCAA opener
Read full article: Ursin, Smith lead No. 5 Baylor to big win in NCAA openerSAN ANTONIO – Moon Ursin scored a career-high 24 points, All-American NaLyssa Smith had a double-double and fifth-ranked Baylor had no problem in its women’s NCAA Tournament opener, cruising to a 101-52 win over Jackson State on Sunday. Smith scored 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds for the second-seeded Bears (26-2), who face seventh-seeded Virginia Tech on Tuesday in the River Walk Region. Baylor, the national leader in field-goal defense (31.8%) and rebounding margin (plus-19), limited Jackson State to 30.9% shooting, including 2 of 19 from 3-point range, and had a 59-35 rebounding advantage. Ursin, who was 3 of 3 behind the arc, had 16 points and Smith was 5 of 6 for 12 points, and the Bears led 51-24. The Bears shot 54.5% and held Jackson State to 27.8% for a 51-24 lead.