<![CDATA[5wins: In Play]]>https://5wins.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 01 May 2026 03:31:22 GMTTue, 17 Mar 2026 18:18:39 GMT605winsIn Play from 5wins brings you inside the game through conversations with athletes and voices across the sports world. Real stories, real experiences, told in their own words.episodic5winsalanna@5wins.comno<![CDATA[Bracket Busters: UCLA Climbs the Mountain]]>The podcast episode delved into UCLA's historic win, Coach Cory Close's journey, the challenge of beating a team twice, the importance of defense in low-scoring games, the value of a dominant post player, the adrenaline before settling into a game, the impact of physical play and conference competition, controversy and apology, UCLA's collective scoring threat, Lauren Betts' miraculous journey, and closing remarks and future outlook.

Takeaways

  • UCLA's historic win marks a significant milestone in women's basketball.
  • The value of a dominant post player and the impact of physical play and conference competition were highlighted in the conversation.

Chapters

  • 00:00 UCLA's Historic Win
  • 08:00 The Importance of Defense in Low-Scoring Games
  • 14:12 The Impact of Physical Play and Conference Competition
  • 20:16 Controversy and Apology
  • 27:45 UCLA's Collective Scoring Threat
  • 33:12 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook
]]>e83dfdc8-e81b-4201-b669-f83c6faa5599Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:23:08 GMT<p>The podcast episode delved into UCLA's historic win, Coach Cory Close's journey, the challenge of beating a team twice, the importance of defense in low-scoring games, the value of a dominant post player, the adrenaline before settling into a game, the impact of physical play and conference competition, controversy and apology, UCLA's collective scoring threat, Lauren Betts' miraculous journey, and closing remarks and future outlook.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>UCLA's historic win marks a significant milestone in women's basketball.</li><li>The value of a dominant post player and the impact of physical play and conference competition were highlighted in the conversation.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 UCLA's Historic Win</li><li>08:00 The Importance of Defense in Low-Scoring Games</li><li>14:12 The Impact of Physical Play and Conference Competition</li><li>20:16 Controversy and Apology</li><li>27:45 UCLA's Collective Scoring Threat</li><li>33:12 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook</li></ul>no00:32:53Bracket Busters: UCLA Climbs the Mountainfull<![CDATA[Bracket Busters: Previewing the Final Four]]>The conversation covers a range of topics related to the Women's March Madness Tournament, including a recap of the Elite Eight and a preview of the Final Four games. Debreasha Powe, an Ole Miss guard, shares insights on game preparation, key matchups, and the dynamics of elite teams.

Takeaways

  • Game Preparation
  • Importance of Defense
  • Adaptability and Adjustments
  • Trust in Coaching
  • Significance of Women's Sports

Chapters

  • 00:00 Monday Madness Meter: Duke's Buzzer Beater
  • 05:56 Recap of the Elite Eight
  • 13:42 Final Four Preview: South Carolina vs. UConn and Texas vs. UCLA
  • 19:47 Championship Predictions
]]>87dd9430-0757-402c-bc52-930c6a0373cdWed, 01 Apr 2026 15:48:06 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics related to the Women's March Madness Tournament, including a recap of the Elite Eight and a preview of the Final Four games. Debreasha Powe, an Ole Miss guard, shares insights on game preparation, key matchups, and the dynamics of elite teams. </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Game Preparation</li><li>Importance of Defense</li><li>Adaptability and Adjustments</li><li>Trust in Coaching</li><li>Significance of Women's Sports</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Monday Madness Meter: Duke's Buzzer Beater</li><li>05:56 Recap of the Elite Eight</li><li>13:42 Final Four Preview: South Carolina vs. UConn and Texas vs. UCLA</li><li>19:47 Championship Predictions</li></ul>no00:20:41Bracket Busters: Previewing the Final Fourfull<![CDATA[Bracket Busters: A Coaches Perspective]]>The conversation covers a range of topics related to March Madness, including the importance of guard play, the significance of rebounding and possession, the impact of leadership and grit in tournament teams, and the urgency and preparation required for tournament games. March Madness memories and the influence of home court advantage are also discussed.

Takeaways

  • March Madness Memories
  • Importance of Guard Play
  • Rebounding and Possession
  • Leadership and Grit

Chapters

  • 00:00 Leadership and Grit in Tournament Teams
]]>ca26674c-6a22-4fcb-825b-280c2e7e7979Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:41:34 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics related to March Madness, including the importance of guard play, the significance of rebounding and possession, the impact of leadership and grit in tournament teams, and the urgency and preparation required for tournament games. March Madness memories and the influence of home court advantage are also discussed.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>March Madness Memories</li><li>Importance of Guard Play</li><li>Rebounding and Possession</li><li>Leadership and Grit</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Leadership and Grit in Tournament Teams</li></ul>no00:25:36Bracket Busters: A Coaches Perspectivefull<![CDATA[Bracket Busters: Breaking Down the Women's March Madness Bracket]]>Host Nyah Leveretter and guest Reiven Douglas break down the Women's March Madness Bracket and discuss their favorite matchups, potential upsets, and which players could step up and lead their team to victory.

]]>5284b96a-2699-4f0f-a729-92545cd692fbTue, 17 Mar 2026 19:42:39 GMT<p>Host Nyah Leveretter and guest Reiven Douglas break down the Women's March Madness Bracket and discuss their favorite matchups, potential upsets, and which players could step up and lead their team to victory.</p>no00:29:07Bracket Busters: Breaking Down the Women's March Madness Bracketfull<![CDATA[Nyah Leveretter: From Athlete to Rising Sports Media Personality ]]>Alanna and Nyah discuss how medical retirement allowed Nyah to find the spaces and network needed to become a sports broadcaster.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanna35/episodes/Nyah-Leveretter-From-Athlete-to-Rising-Sports-Media-Personality-e3frf149c92e870-053e-4968-a543-2c47f8b69e37Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:44:33 GMT<p>Alanna and Nyah discuss how medical retirement allowed Nyah to find the spaces and network needed to become a sports broadcaster.</p> no00:32:29Nyah Leveretter: From Athlete to Rising Sports Media Personality full<![CDATA[Colleen Finney: Life Lessons from Division I Volleyball]]>Alanna Goldman sits down with Colleen Finney, a former volleyball player at Clemson and Missouri. After a brief time playing professionally in Greece, Colleen is back in Columbia, Missouri, helping to shape the NIL space, winning pageants, and applying to law school.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanna35/episodes/Colleen-Finney-Life-Lessons-from-Division-I-Volleyball-e3frfhu47a9408c-3f59-45ed-b79e-8c8c7285ac00Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:56:26 GMT<p>Alanna Goldman sits down with Colleen Finney, a former volleyball player at Clemson and Missouri. After a brief time playing professionally in Greece, Colleen is back in Columbia, Missouri, helping to shape the NIL space, winning pageants, and applying to law school.</p> no00:31:00Colleen Finney: Life Lessons from Division I Volleyballfull