Stanford Forces Title Run In Women's College Final
Stanford, dismissed as rebuilding, surged to the NCAA women's basketball title with 78-62 over Western Kentucky. Lead guard Molly Goodenbour, tournament MVP with 28 points and 12 assists in the Final Four, shaped the game as Tara VanDerveer praised her leadership and pace.
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Stanford Clinches NCAA Women Title With Dominant Win
Stanford defeats Western Kentucky 78 to 62 to claim the national championship. Whiting leads with 17 points and 13 rebounds, Hemmer adds 18 and 15, Hedgpeth 17 as the Cardinal reach their third straight Final Four, powered by a fast tempo and conditioning.
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Five Freshmen Lead Michigan's High Tempo Team Hopes
Michigan coach Steve Fisher builds around five freshmen including Jalen Rose Juwan Howard Jimmy King Ray Jackson and Chris Webber as the Wolverines emphasize pace skill and youthful energy. The group has nine losses vs eight wins and seeks late-season success while facing tough tests like Duke in December.
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CBS finishes strong NCAAs with Duke Indiana win
CBS Sports' telecast of the NCAA semifinal second game Duke 81 Indiana 78 drew a 14.8 overnight rating, up 5 percent from last year's Duke UNLV. The first game, Michigan 76 Cincinnati 72, earned 11.5 overnight, up 7 percent from Kansas North Carolina last year.
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Duke Eyes Back-To-Back NCAA Title Run In Final Four
Duke aims to extend its dominance as the only program to defend a national title since UCLA, led by Krzyzewski and Laettner, while Michigan, coached by Steve Fisher, seeks a historic upset. Hurley and Laettner pace Duke against a young Wolverines squad with several key injuries.
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Blue Devils' Davis to miss most of title game
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said Brian Davis is very doubtful for the championship game after a left ankle sprain in the semifinal win over Indiana. Davis will be re evaluated and may play brief minutes. Grant Hill will start in Davis' spot with Cherokee Parks likely to log more bench time.
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