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Northwestern’s Lindsey Pulliam drives towards the basket against Purdue on Jan. 12 (Photo courtesy of Andy Brown)

Northwestern overcomes cold shooting to hold off Purdue, tie for Big Ten lead

Patriot League roundup: Week one takeaways; player of the week; and more news and notes

Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 includes Sabrina Ionescu, Lauren Cox

USA Basketball announce national team roster for upcoming exhibition games

DURHAM, NC - NOVEMBER 17: Lindsey Pulliam #10 of Northwestern University brings the ball up the court during a game between Northwestern University and Duke University at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Northwestern gets a taste of its own medicine in blowout loss to Iowa

IOWA CITY, IA - MARCH 22: Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kathleen Doyle (22) during the NCAA Division I Women's Championship first round college basketball game between the Mercer Bears and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on March 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Ocker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Wildcats on the prowl, Hawkeyes set a record — Big Ten notes

CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 8: National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern speaks to the media about the new WNBA Chicago Expansion Team during the WNBA press conference at the UIC Pavillion on February 8, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)

Remembrances of David Stern pour in from around the WNBA

NEW YORK CITY - OCTOBER 30: NBA Commisioner David Stern speaks to the media as the WNBA announced during a press conference that eight teams will will compete in the inaugural season of the WNBA on October 30, 1996 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

A look at NBA commissioner David Stern’s impact on the WNBA

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 07: Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey cuts down the net with her daughter and grandson after winning the NCAA Division I Women's National Championship Game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on April 07, 2019, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mary Holt/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

One of these five teams will cut the nets down in New Orleans

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Forward Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks moves the ball defended by guard Layshia Clarendon #23 of the Connecticut Sun at Staples Center on May 31, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

WNBA and WNBPA extend labor agreement deadline to January 15

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 23: Michigan Wolverines guard Amy Dilk (1) goes in for a layup against Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Sam Brunelle (33) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Anaya Peoples (21) during a regular season non-conference game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan Wolverines on November 23, 2019, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Notre Dame defeated Michigan 76-72. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What loss to Florida State tells us about Michigan

ROSEMONT, IL - MAY 25: Swin Cash #8 of the Chicago Sky battles for position with Tamika Catchings #24 of the Indiana Fever on May 25, 2012 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Swin Cash and Tamika Catchings are now eligible for Naismith Hall of Fame

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 17: A head coach Olaf Lange (2nd R) and players of UMMC Ekaterinburg celebrate after winning the FIBA EuroLeague Women 2016 Final Four final match between Nazdezhda and UMMC Ekaterinburg at Ulker Sports Arena in Istanbul, Turkey on April 17, 2016. (Photo by Elif Ozturk/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky hire Australian national team assistant coach Olaf Lange

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: WNBA Legend Rebecca Lobo waves to the crowd during the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2019 on July 27, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rebecca Lobo to Receive 2020 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 10: Carlie Littlefield #2 of the Princeton Tigers dribbles up court during a women's basketball game against the George Washington Colonials at the Smith Center on November 102019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Alarie, Littlefield lead Princeton to victory over Penn State

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics talks to assistant coach Eric Thibault during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on June 20, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NBAE via Getty Images)

New York Liberty down to three head coaching candidates

Bucknell's Tessa Brugler. (Marc Hagemeier photo)

Patriot League roundup: Bucknell’s Tessa Brugler; another Lehigh nail-biter; and more news and notes

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 18: Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve and assistant coach Walt Hopkins discuss play in the third quarter against the Seattle Storm during their game at Alaska Airlines Arena on August 18, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Cheryl Reeve: Liberty down to their “final three” in coaching search

TUCSON, AZ - NOVEMBER 05: Arizona Wildcats forward Cate Reese (25) celebrates winning the game after a college women's basketball game between the North Dakota Fighting Hawks and the Arizona Wildcats on November 5, 2019, at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. (Photo by Jacob Snow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Arizona’s Cate Reese steps out of the shadows with Pac-12 Player of the Week nod

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 01: Assistant coach Becky Hammon reacts from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 132-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Becky Hammon reportedly showing interest in New York Knicks head coach position

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 29: Oregon Ducks guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) dribbles the ball down court during the NCAA Division I Women's Championship third round basketball game between the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and the Oregon Ducks on March 29, 2019 at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

USBWA announces Ann Meyers Drysdale Award watch list

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 22: Basketball player Breanna Stewart poses for a portrait during the Team USA Tokyo 2020 Olympic shoot on November 22, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Breanna Stewart says she’ll return to the court for Team USA-UConn exhibition

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Asjha Jones of the Washington Mystics speaks to young fans during the WNBA Her Time to Play Clinic on September 30, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Mystics promote Asjha Jones to assistant coach

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 05: Satou Sabally #0 and Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the Oregon Ducks hug during their game against the Baylor Bears at Amalie Arena on April 5, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

No. 1 Oregon and No. 2 Baylor suffer first losses on the same day

EUGENE, OREGON - NOVEMBER 9: Nnemkadi Ogwumike #16 of the USA Women's National Team moves the ball against the Oregon Ducks Women's Basketball Team during an exhibition game at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon on November 9, 2019. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Eric Evans/NBAE via Getty Images)

Team USA’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament opponents revealed

Roll of crime scene tape is unused as police officers interact with youth from the community during a block party on Sunday October 5, 2019 at the site of the August Police shooting and hours long stand off that followed, in the Nicetown-Tioga section of Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Kennesaw State point guard Kamiyah Street arrested on murder charges

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 23: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Muffet McGraw watches the action on the floor during a regular season non-conference game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan Wolverines on November 23, 2019, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Notre Dame defeated Michigan 76-72. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Notre Dame vs Michigan Takeaways: Irish Victorious in Ann Arbor

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 20: Camille Little #20 of the Phoenix Mercury poses for portraits at The Phoenix Mercury Media Day on May 20, 2019 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dallas Wings add Camille Little to 2020 coaching staff