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UConn beats Louisville 93-60 to take the National Championship
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 10, 2013 at 9:14am

UConn routed Louisville to win their eighth national title.Freshman Breanna Stewart was Most Outstanding Player.Highlights.Interviews.Analysis.Numbers.Photos.Most interesting Final Four quote to me was that of UConn's Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis on Breanna Ste...more

UConn's eighth national championship could be dawn of a new era of dominance
by Swish Appeal
posted April 10, 2013 at 3:12am

Two numbers stand out from tonight's National Championship game between the Connecticut Huskies and Louisville Cardinals: 3 and 19. UConn used three freshmen, led by Breanna Stewart, to fuel a 19-0 run in the first half on their way to a 93-60 rout. T...more

WBCA convention serves as a giant job market for aspiring coaches
by Swish Appeal
posted April 9, 2013 at 9:20pm

During the Final Four weekend, the Women's Basketball Coaching Association (WBCA) holds its annual convention and it's many things to many people. For many coaches who have traversed the country during their coaching careers, the convention is a social...more

Louisville defeats Michigan 82-76 to win the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, and will have an opportunity to win the women's basketball championship later tonight
by Swish Appeal
posted April 9, 2013 at 8:50pm

One of the major developments in the game's first half happened when Michigan Guard Trey Burke got into early foul trouble which forced freshman backup guard Spike Albrecht to play extensive minutes, where he made four threes in the first half and score...more

Finding a gameplan for Louisville to beat UConn in the 2013 National Championship
by Swish Appeal
posted April 9, 2013 at 9:10am

After watching the Louisville Cardinals fight from behind to defeat a criminally under-appreciated California Golden Bears team 64-57, few believed the #PartyCrashers could avenge their earlier defeat to UConn (72-58) and claim Louisville's first women'...more

NCAA Basketball: Previewing tomorrow's Championship game, awards, and WNBA
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 9, 2013 at 9:01am

UConn has a 21-1 record against Louisville.The Huskies are a huge hurdle for the Cardinals.After an emotional win over Notre Dame, UConn turns their focus to Louisville.How Louisville can stop UConn.Husky Coach Geno Auriemma is after his eighth title.Caro...more

NCAA Basketball: Louisville's big second half beats Cal, 64-57
by Swish Appeal
posted April 8, 2013 at 10:04pm

It didn't necessarily feel so one-sided over the last 20 minutes, but the reality is Louisville won the 2nd half by 17 points. Wow. — Charlie Creme (@CharlieCreme) April 8, 2013   This time, it wasn't quite an upset. After scoring big wins ...more

Final Four 2013: UConn beats Notre Dame, 83-65
by Swish Appeal
posted April 8, 2013 at 9:54pm

If y'all didn't know about this freshman @bre_stewart30 ...NOW you know!! #MajorBaller — Ticha Penicheiro (@TichaPenicheiro) April 8, 2013   Nobody expected it to be easy for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win a fourth straight game over t...more

NCAA Basketball: UConn Faces Louisville for National Basketball Title
by Pretty Tough
posted April 8, 2013 at 9:47pm

Louisville continued their Cinderella run to defeat Cal 64-67 and punch a ticket to the championship game. A short time later, UConn rolled over Notre Dame, snapping a four-game losing streak to the Irish, in an attempt it win an eighth NCAA title. Six-f...more

Sources: Clemson makes hiring of Audra Smith as head coach official, press conference today at 2 p.m.
by Swish Appeal
posted April 8, 2013 at 9:45pm

Per sources within the athletic department, Clemson has finalized the rumored hiring of Audra Smith as their new head women’s basketball coach and will announce it today. A press conference is set for 2:00 pm.Smith replaces Itoro Coleman who was l...more

NCAA Basketball: Stewart sparks Huskies to romp over Irish
by Swish Appeal
posted April 8, 2013 at 9:43pm

The second game is now settling in. The UConn and Notre Dame fans have deigned to join us for this one. They took their sweet time showing up for the first game, which is one of the things I detest about both fan bases- they both tend to make double-h...more

Why Cal is my new favorite team
by After Atalanta
posted April 8, 2013 at 9:38pm

I really, really, really though Cal was going to take down the Cardinals last night. And I was rooting hard for that to happen. Sure Cal's trip to the Final Four didn't help my bracket any. But I was deeply distraught that Baylor was beaten by Louisville ...more

And then there were two: 2009 Championship rematch
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 8, 2013 at 8:59am

Louisville rallied in the second half to beat Cal, 64-57. They're the first fifth seed to reach the title game.Highlights.Louisville interviews.Cal is disappointed, but not devastated.It was Antonita Slaughter's house.Cal analysis.After a slow start, Loui...more

Final Four news load
by They're Playing Basketball
posted April 7, 2013 at 6:22pm

Notre Dame:Skylar Diggins is ready for her final shot at a championship.Hustle is making it happen for Jewell Loyd.There was nothing simple about getting to New Orleans.The Irish are bracing for another close encounter.UConn:Coach Geno Auriemma says whate...more

Good surprise: Final Four basketball not just for top seeds anymore
by Fair Game News
posted April 7, 2013 at 5:50pm

        By Ashleigh Sargent and Mariah Philips What does it mean for a #5 seed team like Louisville to be in the Final Four? That favorite Baylor was out early? Women’s college basketball fans seldom get to watch a re...more

NCAA Basketball: notes, observations, and random things
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 5:46pm

I'm not used to things opening an hour and a half before things are supposed to start. The gates opened at 9:30, and it's quarter past ten, and I'm expecting things to be happening already. The UConn autograph line is already packed, and UConn doesn't s...more

Brittney Griner to the NBA would be a difficult crossover
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted April 7, 2013 at 5:43pm

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is known for getting people to talk, whether it’s expressing animosity toward NBA officiating or backing support for the Sonics not to be relocated in 2008. Cuban’s latest gem is contemplating using his secon...more

Native American heritage draws support for Schimmels, Louisville in Final Four run
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:55am

I grew up in Oklahoma – no secret there. And Oklahoma, the literal end of the Trail of Tears means "Red People" in Choctaw. As a native Okie, these are things that you learn about when you take Oklahoma History, a required course in the junior hig...more

Sources: Cynthia Cooper-Dyke and Courtney Banghart are finalists for USC job
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:51am

Per sources, Cynthia Cooper-Dyke (Texas Southern) and Courtney Banghart (Princeton) are the frontrunners for the USC job. As one source stated it’s, "a dead heat" between them.With the Trojans having just filled their men’s position with And...more

What does Tim Pernetti's resignation mean for Rutgers women's basketball coach Vivian Stringer?
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:49am

The Rutgers saga is sad for me to watch. Sad as an alum. Sad as a person interested in sports. Just plain sad. The performance at the press conference by new Rutgers University President Robert Barchi bordered on the incompetent. He made jokes. he...more

2013 Final Four preview: Cal, Louisville a matchup of fun teams looking to take away each others strengths
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:40am

The 2013 women's Final Four has been marketed as a nice little appetizer between Cal and Louisville prior to the main event titanic clash between powerhouse programs Notre Dame and UConn. Louisville has been more notable for who they aren't (Baylor) th...more

Brittney Griner to the NBA would be a difficult crossover
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:34am

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is known for getting people to talk, whether it’s expressing animosity toward NBA officiating or backing support for the Sonics not to be relocated in 2008. Cuban’s latest gem is contemplating using his secon...more

2013 Final Four preview: Breaking down Cal vs. Louisville
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:32am

Coming off consecutive wins against the mighty Baylor Lady Bears and the Tennessee Lady Vols, all things seem tilted in favor of the Louisville Cardinals for tomorrow's game against the California Golden Bears. As pointed out at California Golden Blogs...more

NCAA Women's Basketball: The understated appeal of the undercard
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:22am

Tweet NEW ORLEANS — They’ve been underdogs so long that they relish continuing in the role even at the Final Four, and especially after dispatching one of the biggest names in the sport. The Louisville Cardinals — Undercards? — d...more

NCAA Women's Basketball: 2013 Final Four tidbits from Louisville's Jeff Walz: Griner, sideline style, and unexpected scoring
by Swish Appeal
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:18am

On Brittany Griner Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban might draft Baylor Lady Bears star Brittney Griner in the second round of the upcoming NBA draft. Publicity stunt, says Louisville coach Jeff Walz. Walz played college basketball and he knows how ph...more

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