Sunday Showcase: January 11, 2026 Delivers Statements, Upsets, and Star Turns Across Women’s College Basketball
Sunday Showcase: January 11, 2026 Delivers Statements, Upsets, and Star Turns Across Women’s College Basketball
Sunday’s slate on January 11, 2026 was a full-tilt showcase—No. 1 dominance, top-10 clashes, road upsets, and individual explosions that reshaped conference races and national conversations.
Heavyweights Hold Court
UConn Huskies reminded the country why it sits atop the rankings, rolling past Creighton Bluejays 95–54 behind Sarah Strong’s efficient 18 points. Creighton countered with Ava Zediker’s 23, but the Huskies’ pace and depth proved overwhelming.
South Carolina Gamecocks continued their defensive mastery in a 65–43 win over Georgia Bulldogs, with Madina Okot leading a balanced attack.
UCLA Bruins handled business at Nebraska, 83–61, powered by Lauren Betts’ 18, while Tennessee Lady Volunteers cruised past Arkansas 85–50 behind Zee Spearman.
Statement Wins & Top-10 Drama
In Baton Rouge, LSU Tigers stunned Texas Longhorns 70–65 as Mikaylah Williams delivered 20 points in a poised, physical win.
Lexington saw Kentucky Wildcats outlast Oklahoma Sooners 63–57 behind Tonie Morgan’s 22, while Vanderbilt Commodores made a loud statement by routing Texas A&M 91–51 as Mikayla Blakes poured in 25.
Road Warriors & Conference Shapers
Ohio State Buckeyes earned a big road win at Maryland, 89–76, with Jaloni Cambridge exploding for 28. West Virginia Mountaineers toppled Iowa State Cyclones 83–70 as Kierra Wheeler matched Audi Crooks shot for shot.
Minnesota Golden Gophers handed USC Trojans a one-point heartbreak, 63–62, led by Grace Grocholski’s 25. Notre Dame Fighting Irish dominated North Carolina 73–50 with Hannah Hidalgo’s scintillating 31.
Individual Explosions
‘Star of the Day’ honors belonged to Laila Phelia, who dropped 38 points as Syracuse Orange raced past Virginia Cavaliers 79–60.
Elsewhere, Paris Bradley erupted for 31 in Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters’s win over Liberty, Ra Shaya Kyle posted 30 for Miami Hurricanes, and Maggie Doogan authored a 48-point masterpiece as Richmond Spiders outlasted Davidson in a triple-overtime classic.
What It Means
January 11 reshuffled perceptions. Title contenders tightened their grip, conference races tilted with road wins, and several stars vaulted into national award conversations. With February approaching, Sunday’s results underscored a simple truth: momentum is fragile, and every night can redefine the season.
Stay tuned—this stretch run is only getting louder.
