Perennial favorites still on top -- except in Pac-10?
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comFrom the ACC to the SEC, we identify the favorites, contenders and story lines to watch as the 2007-08 season tips off.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007UConn still the favorite as Big East tourney opens
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comUConn remains the Big East's best. But when the league tourney commences this weekend, several teams are out to impress the selection committee. And it's possible eight Big East teams will get an NCAA invite.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2007Irish ride Riley to 2001 championship
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comWith Ruth Riley leading the way, Notre Dame notched its first No. 1 ranking, first wins over UConn and first NCAA title in 2001.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2006Five players from five programs make cut
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comFive players from five different programs headline Beth Mowins's all-time all-ACC squad.
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2006Huskies trio headlines All-Big East honors
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comThree Huskies headline our silver anniversary all-time All-Big East team from Beth Mowins.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2006Rutgers remains the favorite in new-look Big East
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comThe Big East has grown to 16 teams. But Beth Mowins says the same old favorites will dominate.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2005Sweetest homes in women's hoops
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comESPN's play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins says Storrs, Conn., is one of the toughest places to play. Check out her other picks.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 1999Expect LSU, Rutgers to get defensive
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comWith two of the stingiest defenses in the nation colliding in the Final Four, points will be at a premium when LSU and Rutgers play Sunday.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2007Point guard battle is X factor for LSU-UConn
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comWhen LSU and UConn met earlier this season, Huskies point guard Renee Montgomery outshined her Lady Tigers counterpart Erica White. Whomever wins the battle Monday will likely lead her team to the Final Four.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2007Four players to focus on in the Big Dance
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comFrom a former walk-on who's now one of the game's most pure shooters to a freshman All-America candidate out west, here are four difference-makers to keep an eye on in the Big Dance.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2007With persistence and family atmosphere, Pitt rises
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comFour years ago, Pitt was ... well, the pits. But the Panthers are off to their best start and first ranking in 30 years.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2006Tar Heels hope to ride 'L' train to title
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comThe L's have it in North Carolina, where Erlana Larkins, Ivory Latta and Camille Little lead the Tar Heels.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2006As easy as 1-2-3 ... 4
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comSixty-four teams. Four regions. Beth Mowins' four need-to-know story lines before the tourney opens.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2006'Bama emerges as winner after nearly three-hour game
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comIn a four-overtime game that lasted 2 hours, 46 minutes, Niesa Johnson's triple-double led Alabama past Duke.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006Defensive efforts will determine Sunday's winner
Beth Mowins, Special to ESPN.comDuke and UNC are the top two scoring teams in the nation. But their defenses are why they're the last two unbeaten squads in the country.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "connecticut huskies" make the list?