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Storyfied: Cal’s defeat of Georgia in OT to reach the Final Four

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Making the Final Four never gets old for Connecticut

Six straight years the Connecticut Huskies have earned a trip to the Final Four. The challenge is different each time, and the feeling “doesn’t get old” according to senior Kelly Faris and the rest of…

UConn overcomes slow start to blow out Kentucky 83-53 and advance to New Orleans

UConn overcomes slow start to blow out Kentucky 83-53 and advance to New Orleans

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – It had all the makings of a potential classic: top-seeded Connecticut (33-4) taking on second-seeded Kentucky with a trip to New Orleans on the line. However, the Huskies did not cooperate. Trailing 23-22…

Pitt fires Agnus Berenato

From Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh athletic director Steve Pederson announced today that Agnus Berenato will not return as the Panthers’ head women’s basketball coach. “We thank Agnus for her contributions to the University and wish…

Can Kentucky’s “40 minutes of dread” lead them to the Final Four over Connecticut?

If Matthew Mitchell and Kentucky are going to have the opportunity to continue their season down south in New Orleans, they are going to have to fight through the New England cold of Husky country…

Robert Griffin III vents on Twitter about Baylor’s loss in the Sweet 16

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No. 5-seed Louisville stuns No. 1 Baylor in the Sweet Sixteen with an 82-81 victory

No. 5-seed Louisville stuns No. 1 Baylor in the Sweet Sixteen with an 82-81 victory

Kim Mulkey’s postgame comments || Jeff Walz’s postgame comments With a barrage of three-point shots, Louisville (27-8) defeated Baylor (34-2), 82-81, taking down the defending national champions and overall top seed in the NCAA tournament.…

2013 NCAA Tournament: Tennessee beats Oklahoma to advance to the Elite Eight

2013 NCAA Tournament: Tennessee beats Oklahoma to advance to the Elite Eight

Tennessee (27-7) cruised to a 74-59 victory over Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 Sunday evening in Oklahoma City. The Lady Vols will play Louisville in the Elite Eight on Tuesday night. Tennessee advanced to the…

Connecticut rolls over Maryland 76-50 on way to Elite Eight

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – With Stefanie Dolson nursing sore legs, the Connecticut Huskies turned to Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Breanna Stewart and the bench in rolling to a 76-50 victory over Maryland. Maryland played short-handed-all season with injuries…

Kentucky stops Delaware 69-62 to advance to Elite Eight in Bridgeport

Kentucky stops Delaware 69-62 to advance to Elite Eight in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – A crowd that included New Jersey Governor and Delaware alumnus Chris Christie came to see the run of sixth-seeded Delaware to a possible championship. Instead, they saw Kentucky’s 40 minutes of dread…

New head coaches at Ohio and Ole Miss, Bob Boldon and Matt Insell

From Ohio: Ohio University Director of Athletics Jim Schaus has named Bob Boldon as the new head coach of the Ohio Women’s Basketball Program at a news conference on Thursday. With six years of head…

Dishin & Swishin 3/28/12 Podcast: Six looking to impact the Sweet Sixteen – Elena Delle Donne, Chiney Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas, DeNesha Stallworth, Kayla McBride and Elizabeth Williams

Dishin & Swishin 3/28/12 Podcast: Six looking to impact the Sweet Sixteen – Elena Delle Donne, Chiney Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas, DeNesha Stallworth, Kayla McBride and Elizabeth Williams

[display_podcast] “March Madness” is captivating the women’s basketball world with the NCAA Sweet Sixteen games this weekend. This week we bring you one of our favorite Dishin & Swishin podcasts, a tradition we began last…

Brittney Griner dunks three times vs. Florida State, Lady Bears advance to the Sweet Sixteen

Brittney Griner dunks three times vs. Florida State, Lady Bears advance to the Sweet Sixteen

WACO, Texas – Brittney Griner made sure to leave a lasting impression in her Ferrell Center finale in front of a crowd of 9, 652 Tuesday night in Waco during round two of the NCAA…

Former President George W. Bush and wife Laura attend Brittney Griner’s last game in Waco

Former President George W. Bush and wife Laura sat behind the Baylor bench Tuesday night as Lady Bear star center Brittney Griner along with Kimetria Hayden, Jordan Madden, Destiny Williams and Brooklyn Pope played their…

Baylor’s Kim Mulkey and FSU’s Sue Semrau: Two experienced coaches facing each other for the first time in competition

Baylor’s Kim Mulkey and FSU’s Sue Semrau: Two experienced coaches facing each other for the first time in competition

#1 Baylor vs. #8 Florida State March 26, 2013, 9:30 p.m. ET Waco, Texas, Ferrell Center (9,844) TV: ESPN2, Web: ESPN3.com Throughout their successful tenures as head coaches Baylor’s Kim Mulkey and Florida State’s Sue…

One-on-one with Florida State coach Sue Semrau: FSU’s confidence is back, team is no stranger to opponent streaks and hostile environments

Florida State (23-9) faces the top team in the nation, Baylor (33-1), Tuesday night in Waco. The eighth-seeded Seminoles are back in the NCAA tournament after missing last year. Previously, Sue Semrau’s program reached the…

Huskers dancing to Sweet 16 tune, #6 Nebraska defeats #3 Texas A&M 74-63 in College Station

Huskers dancing to Sweet 16 tune, #6 Nebraska defeats #3 Texas A&M 74-63 in College Station

No. 6-seed Nebraska earned a place in the Sweet Sixteen for the second time in program history, stunning No.3-seed Texas A&M (25-10) on the Aggies’ home court in front of 5,886 fans in College Station.…

Connecticut advances in Bridgeport Regional, routs Vanderbilt, 77-44

STORRS, Conn. – When conference realignment spins again, maybe the University of Connecticut should try to get into the SEC. Geno Auriemma’s Huskies have not lost to an SEC school since Sylvia Fowles and LSU…

Brittney Griner slam dunks Baylor into the second round of the NCAA tournament, Lady Bears rout Prairie View

Brittney Griner slam dunks Baylor into the second round of the NCAA tournament, Lady Bears rout Prairie View

Video WACO, Texas – With a resounding dunk at 15:58 in the second half on the way to leading her team to an 82-40 win over Prairie View A&M (17-15), Baylor center Brittney Griner acquired…

A New Dishin & Swishin Q&A Session looks at the NCAA tournament & more with Rebecca Lobo

There are few out there that have the background to discuss women’s basketball like Rebecca Lobo. In her playing days, Lobo probably could have been governor of Connecticut, the way she monopolized the attention of…

2013 NCAA Tournament – Day Two Recaps

Bracket buster (9) Iowa 69, (8) Miami (FL) 53 (2) Kentucky 61, (15) Navy 41 Matthew Mitchell has dubbed playing against his Kentucky Wildcats “40 minutes of dread.” For twenty minutes, the Navy Midshipmen put…

Prairie View not pleased with facing Baylor again in the round of the NCAA tournament

No. 1 Baylor and No. 16 Prairie View A&M last met on March 29, 2011, in Waco in first round action of the NCAA tournament, with the same seeding. Baylor routed the Panthers 66-30 led…

Florida State is back in the tournament and hungry for a first round win

Florida State missed the NCAA tournament last year but they are back and not taking the competition for granted. The No. 8 Seminoles face No. 9 Princeton in Waco on Sunday afternoon. Head coach Sue…

Princeton ready to take on Florida State in Waco, seeks first-ever NCAA tournament win

Princeton ready to take on Florida State in Waco, seeks first-ever NCAA tournament win

Princeton (22-6 overall, 13-1 Ivy League) arrived Friday evening in preparation for its fourth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. The No. 8 Tigers take on No. 9 Florida State (22-9, 11-7 ACC) on Sunday, Mar. 24…

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