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Lynx score in lottery -- at Lib's expense

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With a little help from the Liberty, the Lynx scored the No. 1 pick Thursday in the WNBA's draft lottery.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

U.S. women name eight core players

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

In naming eight core players for the next three years, the U.S. women's senior national team answered some questions. But the jigsaw puzzle is only beginning to be pieced together.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

UConn steals spotlight at All-Star Game

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game turned into a celebration of all things UConn.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009

Auriemma a great fit for Team USA

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

As UConn's coach, Geno Auriemma faces high expectations year-round. Which is why he is perfectly suited to take over the U.S. women's basketball team -- and long due the honor.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Pop quiz!

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Nobody ever really knows on draft day how each team's picks are going to pan out. But there are no wrong answers here.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009

A look back at the five unbeaten teams

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Counting UConn's win Tuesday to cap a 39-0 season, five teams have run the table. A look back at each of their seasons.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

No. 1 overall pick still a mystery

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The college season has come to an end. And for seniors, it means shifting attention toward Thursday's WNBA draft and who might go first overall.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Another title? Holy Husky Trinity!

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Tuesday's win gives UConn three of the five unbeaten Division I women's teams in history. But which is the best perfect squad ever?

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Moore shines even in the shadows

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Maya Moore's greatest achievement in UConn's perfect season was neither her offense nor her defense. It was her deference in letting it be senior point guard Renee Montgomery's team.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

UConn one win shy of a perfect season

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

As soon as UConn returned from its loss in Tampa at least year's Final Four, the Huskies met and began building toward Tuesday, when one victory will wrap up the fifth perfect season in Division I women's history.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Players, coaches don't expect déjà vu

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Past history (and two routs) indicate UConn might clobber Louisville again Tuesday when they play for the NCAA title. But don't tell the players or coaches involved that it's a done deal.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Spotlight shines again on Geno, Huskies

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Geno Auriemma is back in the spotlight in St. Louis, wisecracking about race, the West Coast and even his players. But whether or not Auriemma's Huskies finish on top, the coach is always at the top of his profession.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Paris era ends with Final Four loss

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Ultimately, Courtney Paris fell short of helping OU win its first NCAA title. But she and twin sister Ashley left their mark and lifted the program to its best season in seven years.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Can Cardinals pull off one last upset?

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Is beating a perfect opponent Louisville has lost to twice this season by an average of 33.5 points too much to ask? Maybe not. These Cardinals have toppled top seeds and overcome the odds throughout this NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009

Cards come together for comeback

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

In its first Women's Final Four, Louisville looked like a different team -- in a bad way. The Cardinals seemed down and out against Oklahoma, but a second-half comeback led them all the way to their first championship game.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009