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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today
1. More Fans Can Attend the WNBA Finals 🏟️
The WNBA has changed the schedule for Games 3 and 4 of the Finals so the Atlanta Dream can play at the larger, 17,000-seat State Farm Arena. Game 3 moves to October 21 at 8 p.m. ET, while Game 4 stays on October 24 but starts earlier, at 1 p.m. ET. (USA Today)
WHY IT MATTERS: That's 13,500 more seats per game, meaning up to 27,000 more fans can experience the Finals in person. Both the Dream and Valkyries pushed for the change, and making it happen meant working around arena schedules and TV commitments on short notice. This is great to see everyone come together to give more fans a chance to be part of the Finals.
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2. Texas Women's Basketball Has a First 🐂
For the first time in program history, Texas women's basketball has sold out its season tickets. Longhorns fans are ready for another big year in Austin. (Texas Longhorns)
WHY IT MATTERS: Texas has made back-to-back Final Four appearances under head coach Vic Schaefer, and that success is showing up in the stands. Selling out season tickets before the season starts says a lot about the growing excitement around this team and the sport.
3. Another Twist in College Eligibility Rules 😵💫
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order allowing colleges and universities in the state to decide whether certain athletes from the high school class of 2022 can play this season. (ESPN)
WHY IT MATTERS: Just when you thought college eligibility rules couldn't get more confusing, this adds another layer of uncertainty for athletes and schools trying to plan ahead. We'll have to wait and see if any players benefit from the order or if it ends up back in court. This move could also encourage other governors to follow suit, creating an even tricker situation for student-athletes.
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OVERTIME ⏱️
Fair Play: Nneka Ogwumike has won the 2026 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.
High Praise: Ahead of the Finals, Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase called Angel Reese the “ultimate competitor.”
Give Her a Hand: Allisha Gray underwent a minor procedure on her left hand and remains day-to-day heading into the Finals.
🗳️ Poll Results from Yesterday: We asked which team has had the more impressive run to the Finals, and you overwhelmingly picked the Golden State Valkyries. They received 77% of the vote.
