Wisconsin names Lisa Stone as new women's basketball coach
Lisa Stone, former Drake head coach, is introduced as Wisconsin's new women’s basketball coach replacing Jane Albright. Stone, an Oregon native and Iowa alumna, signs a five year deal at 250000 base salary and vows to take the program far. The move shocks players including sopho more guard Stephanie Rich, who praised Stone's energy and commitment.
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Tennessee Loops Villanova to Reach Final Four
top-seeded Tennessee Lady Vols defeated Villanova 73-49 in the Midwest Regional final to advance to their 14th Final Four. Gwen Jackson led with 20 points, Kara Lawson 15, and Shyra Ely added 14 points and nine rebounds as Tennessee improved to 32-4 and extended its home NCAA tournament record to 44-0.
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Tennessee Defeats Villanova In Mideast Final
Tennessee routs Villanova 73 to 49 to win the Mideast regional and advance to the NCAA women's Final Four. Duke tops Texas Tech 57 to 51 to capture the Midwest regional. Connecticut takes on Purdue and LSU faces Texas in tonight’s East and West region showdowns on ESPN.
Beard’s 28 Power Duke To Final Four Showdown
Alana Beard scored 28 points to lift top-seeded Duke past Texas Tech 57-51 in Albuquerque. Duke (35-1) advances to face Tennessee (32-4) in Atlanta for a national semifinal as Texas Tech struggles with 25 missed first-half shots.
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Spartan Fans Riots After Regional Final Loss
After Michigan State fell 85-76 to Texas in the South Regional final fans stormed cars damaged vending machines and burned trash bins near the admin building. Police dispersed the crowd with tear gas. seven arrests reported and damage estimated at 40000.
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Miller Aims for Head Coaching After Williams Era
Miller pursued coaching from Williams program ties to Williams as he shifted from equipment manager to video coordinator and varsity scrimmage official. He joined Tulsa with Steve Robinson in 1995, then received a Williams offer for a full time role and potential Kansas assistant spot. He plans to lead his own program someday while grateful for Williams’ mentorship.
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