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UCLA's Belcher is proof that past is the past

Graham Hays

...have the energy or stamina to play the sport you love, but why you lack the energy...would eventually return and knock her out of action. Finally, an internist at UCLA -- who Belcher jokingly...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

A day in the life of the underdog

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

What's it like to play the team you grew up idolizing? What's it like to be the underdog preparing to face the nation's No. 1 program? Hofstra gave Graham Hays an inside look at the day in the life of prepping for UConn.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Gamecocks gain respect in SEC, NCAA

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

South Carolina's women's soccer program used to garner such little respect that even some of the state's native players didn't know about the school in their backyard. That's all changing.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Tarr brings Washington full circle

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Things were different when Heather Tarr played softball at Washington. But more than a decade later and five seasons into her coaching career at her alma mater, Tarr led the program to its first national championship.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

McWherter A Leader For Huskies

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Alyson McWherter knows her role as defensive ace. But when the Washington junior isn't patrolling center field, she's preparing for the battle field as an ROTC cadet.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Freshmen punctuate experienced UW

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Washington has a great amount of experience on its softball team. But when it came to the Huskies' NCAA tournament opener, the freshmen held it all together.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009

Huskies are still the heavy favorite

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

This might be portrayed as the Final Four of foregone conclusions. But for as much as Connecticut arrives in St. Louis as the heavy favorite, the three challengers are as complete as it gets.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Sidelined Doty, Simon turn down side up

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Being sidelined with an injury is never fun, but it's even worse during the NCAA tournament. UConn's Caroline Doty and Arizona State's Dymond Simon know that firsthand.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

In helping others, Orsillo helps self, ASU

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Arizona State's spirit of shared sacrifice and selflessness -- particularly in players like Danielle Orsillo -- has helped the sixth-seeded Sun Devils advance to the Sweet 16.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2009

Family effort lifts Lehigh to NCAA berth

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Lehigh held off archrival Lafayette 64-56 for the Patriot title and NCAA bid Wednesday. But the Mountain Hawks' coaching story line is equally as sweet.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009

Slow and deliberate, Nova defeats Irish

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Sometimes, such as in Villanova's 55-48 upset of No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday, good stories take a little effort to appreciate.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2009

Duke makes quiet entry into quarterfinals

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The ACC is packed with women's soccer talent, meaning Duke often flies under the radar. But after the Blue Devils' win Saturday to advance to the NCAA tournament quarterfinals, could this be Duke's year to shine?

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2008

Cal's LaFontaine-Kussmann beats lymphoma, eyes starting job

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Jorden LaFontaine-Kussmann's freshman campaign included adjusting to collegiate life at Cal, vying for the starting goalie spot -- and beating cancer. Her positive attitude and teammates' support kept her in the game.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008

Breaking down the super regional teams

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Sixteen teams are aiming for a shot at the Women's College World Series. Graham Hays breaks down these super regional teams.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008

Teams, players and matchups to watch in 2007

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Graham Hays runs down the teams that will challenge North Carolina's supremacy and the players who will take Heather O'Reilly's place in the spotlight.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2007