Huskies had all the aces in semifinal showdown
UConn guards Richard Hamilton and Khalid El-Amin powered the Huskies with 42 of their points while Ohio State's Scoonie Penn and Michael Redd managed 26. Ricky Moore harassed Penn, limiting him to 3-for-13 shooting as Jim Calhoun praised Moore's defense. Calhoun and O'Brien offered high praise for their opponents as prep for the Final Four in Florida.
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Duke From Di Duke Faces UConn For Third Title This Decade
Duke survives Michigan State 66 62 in an NCAA semifinal to set up a Monday night clash with third ranked Connecticut. Elton Brand led Duke with 18 points and 15 rebounds while Michigan State guard Mateen Cleaves struggled with foul trouble and poor shooting. Duke seeks its third title this decade after earlier finals wins in 1991 and 1992, and coach Mike Krzyzewski eyes a rare three plus championships.
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Buckeyes Coach Cites Perspective After Final Four Loss
Ohio State coach Jim O'Brien spoke in a Tropicana Field back room after the Buckeyes fell 64 to 58 to Connecticut in the Final Four. He voiced exhaustion, marveling at the season’s run and the effort of Scoonie Penn and Michael Redd, noting free-throw struggles and the team’s journey from last season to this deep tourney run.
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Women’s Championship Duke and Purdue Meet In Reunion Showdown
San Jose, Calif. Duke and Purdue vie for the national title in a high stakes matchup that doubles as a class reunion for transfers Michele VanGorp and Nicole Erickson. Duke seeks an upset as Purdue carries a 32-1 mark and eyeing a fifth straight win. coaches discuss future moves and the looming WNBA expansion draft.
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