Poor performance at foul line is costly for Lady Vols
Melanie Jackson, ESPN.comPoor shooting from the field and foul line, particularly Candace Parker's 1-for-7 effort on free throws, got in the way of Tennessee's comeback Monday.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2007Parker up to par after missing game with illness
Melanie Jackson, ESPN.comTennessee fans can breathe easy now that Candace Parker is breathing easier, too. The Lady Vols sophomore is expected to play Monday against Duke despite missing Thursday's game with a respiratory illness.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2007Bobbitt, Tennessee ready to take on top-ranked Duke
Melanie Jackson, ESPN.comThen-No. 1 Maryland couldn't stop Duke's Lindsey Harding last week. Tennessee and Shannon Bobbitt hope to have more luck shutting down the Blue Devils when they clash Monday.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2007Rebounding lacking for Lady Vols
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.comThe Dish examines Tennessee's rebounding woes, hot Hofstra and the MWC's new scoring leader.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006Duke coach, husband both on sidelines this season
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.comWhile Gail Goestenkors coaches No. 1 Duke, husband Mark Simons is serving as an assistant at Auburn.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2006Top 10 games to watch
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.comWith several blockbusters on this season's schedule, there's no reason to wait until March to start watching.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2003All's fair in love and Bracketology
Melanie Jackson, ESPN.comA March Madness marriage? The return of Cynthia Cooper? Some intriguing first-round matchups? Check out our tourney primer for some storylines you might not have heard.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2007Wade winner Augustus earns third straight Kodak nod
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.comLSU senior Seimone Augustus won the Wade Trophy for the second straight year and her third consecutive Kodak All-American nod on Saturday. • All-time Kodak teams
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2006Triangle-and-two puts end to Tennessee
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.comDuke's upset of Tennessee in '99 put an end to Chamique Holdsclaw's college career -- and put the Devils in their first Final Four.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2006Tennessee to test Tillis on Saturday
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.comIciss Tillis broke out of her scoring slump on Thursday. But can she come up big again vs. Tennessee?
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2004Last-second stunner stops UConn again
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.comUConn has lost just twice in its home state since 2000. And Saturday's loss had a familiar feel to it.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2004Several teams ride win streaks into Big Dance
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.com...Liberty 22 games Harvard 16 games Western Kentucky 14 games Texas 13 games Holy Cross 12 games Duke 11 games UW-Green Bay 11 games Georgia State 10 games Old Dominion 10 games The Lady...
Page | ConversationFreshmen of the future
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.com...4.9 10.7 Averages 2.8 assists; had 17 points, 11 rebounds vs. then-No. 1 Duke. Note: Players listed alphabetically. Stats through Feb. 12. Although she's the nation's highest scoring freshman...
Page | ConversationTaurasi, Beard both come up big in showdown
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.comAlana Beard and Diana Taurasi both had moments of brilliance when the top two teams squared off Saturday.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2003Lady Bulldogs don't miss beat without Thomas
Melanie Jackson, Special to ESPN.com...games this season, Duke has put in scoring performances of 108, 128, 82 and 106 points, shooting better than 53 percent in each game. Add in the fact the Blue Devils are unbeaten, ranked...
Page | ConversationTOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "duke blue devils" make the list?