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April 10, 2013
Three keys to UConn's rout of Louisville
The Connecticut Huskies peaked at the right time, clicking on all cylinders in a dominant victory over the Louisville Cardinals as shown clearly by the stats.
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April 10, 2013
UConn wins the title
It's the same old tune, only with a jazz beat instead of a blues note.
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April 10, 2013
UConn's eighth title: The dawn of a new era
The Connecticut Huskies roll to a big win to secure the 2013 National Championship, but it might just be the beginning of another extended run of titles.
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April 9, 2013
UConn routs Louisville, wins eighth championship
As many of us expected, the Connecticut Huskies simply overwhelmed the Louisville Cardinals in a 93-60 win in the 2013 National Championship to win their eighth title.
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April 9, 2013
Talking UConn-Louisville with Taylor Made Sports
Kevin Taylor and I had an extended chat yesterday about tonight's National Championship game between the Louisville Cardinals and Connecticut Huskies.
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April 9, 2013
Coach Pitino to attend women's championship
...but his team was not allowed to go because an NCAA waiver came too late.
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April 9, 2013
Finding a gameplan for Louisville against UConn
What can the Louisville Cardinals do to continue defying everyone's expectations in the 2013 NCAA Tournament? Brian McCormick lays out a gameplan for Louisville for their game against the Connecticut Huskies.
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April 9, 2013
Louisville beats Michigan, 82-76, wins men's title
Pitino is the first men's basketball coach to win national titles at two different schools.
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April 8, 2013
UConn's defense stifles Notre Dame in Final Four
The cliché tells us it is difficult to defeat a team three times in one season. Notre Dame did just that against UCONN this season. The fourth proved to be elusive.
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April 8, 2013
Louisville refuses to leave the party
Never underestimate the power of the Schimmels. (Or an open three-point shooter.)
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April 8, 2013
UConn heads to the title game
You know, I don't think Breanna Stewart much appreciated Jewell Loyd being named Big East Freshman of the Year...
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April 7, 2013
UConn beats Notre Dame, 83-65
It's probably safe to say that few expected the game to end with UConn getting an 83-65 win to advance to the National Championship game in the 2013 NCAA Tournament.
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April 7, 2013
Louisville beats Cal 64-57 in Final Four
After scoring big wins to make it to this point, the Louisville Cardinals got hot again to beat the California Golden Bears 64-57 in the first game in the Final Four.
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April 7, 2013
What does UConn have to do to overcome Notre Dame?
In three previous meetings with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this season, the Connecticut Huskies have lost by a combined 12 points. So what do they have to do to finally overcome their Big East rival in the Final Four?
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April 7, 2013
Video: Eliza Pierre will guard...everyone.
Eliza Pierre chats with Lindsay Brauner of California Golden Blogs about the Final Four, her defensive assignment against the Louisville Cardinals, and hair.
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April 7, 2013
Open Thread: Final Four Begins Today
Can Coach Gottlieb, Layshia Clarendon and the Bears beat out Coach Walz, Shoni Schimmel and the Cardinals? Will Skylar Diggins and Coach McGraw lead the Irish past Coach Auriemma, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Breanna Stewart, and the Huskies FOUR TIMES?!
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April 7, 2013
Notes, observations & random things in New Orleans
Your intrepid and verbose blogger hits New Orleans, and New Orleans hits back.
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April 7, 2013
WBCA All-Americans Chong, Harper, Jackson impress
Brian McCormick shares observations from the WBCA All-American Game in New Orleans.
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April 6, 2013
Jeff Walz is as much about style as substance
Louisville Cardinals coach Jeff Walz comments on Brittney Griner's chances of competing in the NBA, sideline attire, and the team's unexpected scoring burst in the Sweet 16 of the 2013 NCAA Tournament.
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April 6, 2013
Final Four preview: Louisville, meet Eliza Pierre
Thoughts on the California Golden Bears' matchup with the Louisville Cardinals.
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April 6, 2013
Cal vs. Louisville: Fun teams clash in Final Four
The appetizer may lack the sizzle of the Big East battle in the second semifinal, but if the press conferences and open practices are any indication, the first semifinal should be every bit as exciting.
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April 6, 2013
Native heritage draws support for Schimmels
Native American basketball fans shared with Swish Appeal why rooting for Louisville sisters Jude and Shoni Schimmel in the 2013 Final Four is so important to them.
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April 5, 2013
Don't ignore Chris Dailey's role in UConn success
Although her contributions don't always get a lot of attention, Connecticut Huskies associate head coach Chris Dailey plays a vital role in the program's success.
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April 3, 2013
Confident shooting lifts Louisville to Final Four
Once again, threes played a major part in the Louisville Cardinals upsetting the Tennessee Lady Vols to get to the Final Four. But it was the combination of a balanced attack on their part and taking the Lady Vols out of their game that won the game.