{ "schema_version": 1, "slug": "womens-college-basketball-this-week", "url_slug": "womens-college-basketball-team-news-this-week", "question": "What is happening across women's college basketball programs this week?", "section": "sports", "canonical_url": "https://hangingcontext.com/questions/womens-college-basketball-team-news-this-week/", "html_url": "https://hangingcontext.com/questions/womens-college-basketball-team-news-this-week/", "legacy_url": "https://hangingcontext.com/questions/womens-college-basketball-this-week/", "json_url": "https://hangingcontext.com/data/questions/womens-college-basketball-this-week.json", "as_of": "2026-07-11T00:00:02Z", "updated_at": "2026-07-10T12:00:00Z", "quiet": false, "answer": "Women's college basketball programs are engaging in scheduling partnerships, professional transitions, and community fundraising this week. Rice Women's Basketball joined a multi-conference scheduling alliance with the American Athletic Conference, Atlantic 10, Ivy League, and Missouri Valley Conference for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons to increase national visibility. Former Minnesota standout Amaya Battle signed a professional contract with the Italian Serie A1 team Logiman Broni. Marquette University announced its 45th annual athletics golf outing scheduled for August 3, 2026, to raise funds for student-athletes. Additionally, the University of Maryland Women's Basketball program scheduled a Dinks 4 Dunks community fundraiser for August 29, 2026, at the Eppley Outdoor Recreation Courts. While Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman was named to the 2026 Dodd Trophy Watch List, this recognition pertains to his leadership and competitive success within the university's athletic program. 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Freeman enters his fifth season with a 43-12 career record and three consecutive 10-win seasons.", "source_name": "ncaaw-news-notre-dame", "source_display": "Notre Dame Fighting Irish Women's Basketball Official News", "url": "https://fightingirish.com/freeman-selected-to-dodd-trophy-watch-list", "published": "2026-07-09", "claim_count": 9, "streams": [ "ncaaw-notre-dame" ] }, { "manifest_id": 1783659877763753199, "headline": "Rice Women's Basketball Part of Multi-Conference Scheduling Alliance", "summary": "Rice Women's Basketball has joined a new multi-conference scheduling alliance involving the American Athletic Conference, Atlantic 10, Ivy League, and Missouri Valley Conference. The two-year partnership, covering the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, features a tournament-style opening weekend designed to boost national visibility and NET resumes. Eight top programs will participate annually in this h", "source_name": "ncaaw-news-rice", "source_display": "Rice Owls Women's Basketball Official News", "url": "https://riceowls.com/news/2026/7/9/womens-basketball-rice-womens-basketball-part-of-multi-conference-scheduling-alliance", "published": "2026-07-09", "claim_count": 10, "streams": [ "ncaaw-rice" ] }, { "manifest_id": 1783573273342141227, "headline": "45th Annual Marquette Athletics Golf Outing", "summary": "Marquette University's M Club will host its 45th annual athletics golf outing on August 3, 2026, at the Wisconsin Country Club in Milwaukee. The event functions as a primary fundraising vehicle for the university's athletics department, with proceeds managed by the M Club Board of Directors to support student-athletes. Registration remains open until August 3, 2026, with various participation and ", "source_name": "ncaaw-news-marquette", "source_display": "Marquette Golden Eagles Women's Basketball Official News", "url": "https://gomarquette.com/news/2026/7/8/general-register-now-45th-annual-athletics-golf-outing-aug-3-presented-by-the-m-club", "published": "2026-07-09", "claim_count": 14, "streams": [ "ncaaw-marquette" ] }, { "manifest_id": 1783659127527500457, "headline": "Dinks 4 Dunks Fundraiser! - University of Maryland Athletics", "summary": "The University of Maryland Women's Basketball program is hosting a community fundraiser titled 'Dinks 4 Dunks' on August 29, 2026. The event will take place at the Eppley Outdoor Recreation Courts and is open to participants of all skill levels. Interested attendees must RSVP by August 21, 2026, and are expected to provide their own equipment.", "source_name": "ncaaw-news-maryland", "source_display": "Maryland Terrapins Women's Basketball Official News", "url": "https://umterps.com/news/2026/7/9/womens-basketball-dinks-4-dunks-fundraiser", "published": "2026-07-10", "claim_count": 10, "streams": [ "ncaaw-maryland" ] }, { "manifest_id": 1783658574092635258, "headline": "Amaya Battle Signs Professional Contract with Logiman Broni in Italy", "summary": "Former University of Minnesota standout Amaya Battle has signed a professional contract with Italian Serie A1 team Logiman Broni. Battle concludes her collegiate career as one of the most decorated playmakers in Golden Gopher history, holding top-10 rankings in points, rebounds, and assists. Her senior season was highlighted by a Sweet 16 appearance and individual honors including All-Big Ten and ", "source_name": "ncaaw-news-minnesota", "source_display": "Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Basketball Official News", "url": "https://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/9/womens-basketball-amaya-battle-signs-professional-contract-with-logiman-broni-in-italy", "published": "2026-07-09", "claim_count": 15, "streams": [ "ncaaw-minnesota" ] } ], "content_hash": "1382e6790757e083" }