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In New Orleans back in 1991, Connecticut played in its first Final Four. The Huskies walked away without a title, but the die had been cast. And UConn has never really been out of the mix since, winning its eighth NCAA championship Tuesday to match Tennessee and Pat Summitt.

Figuring out Geno Auriemma is as tough as trying to beat his Huskies. But the enigmatic coach has once again gotten UConn to rise to the occasion at the most important time of the year and on the brink of an eighth NCAA title.

Bria Hartley's confidence is returning after an ankle injury hampered her for much of the season.

Like many great players before her, Skylar Diggins joins a long list of women's basketball's best who didn't win an NCAA title -- but did some great things just the same.

Brittney Griner and Odyssey Sims were joined on the WBCA Coaches' All-America team by Elena Delle Donne, Skylar Diggins, Kayla McBride, Stefanie Dolson, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Chiney Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas and Chelsea Gray.

Newcomer Cal and giant-killer Louisville offer a new storylines next to old favorites UConn and Notre Dame.

Since watching Notre Dame win the 2001 title, South Bend native Skylar Diggins has been focused on leading the Fighting Irish to another. The senior's last shot has arrived.

From a region full of senior point guards to a pair of Pac-12 vs. SEC showdowns in another, we take a quick look at the next round now that the Sweet 16 is set.

Baylor and Tennessee are together again. If chalk holds, the Final Four could be a repeat of 2012. And of course, Baylor could again be doing the last dance in New Orleans. Yes, this year's bracket looks awfully familiar.

Pat Summitt's third book chronicles the end of the Tennessee-UConn rivalry. Will the two programs ever play again? Do we need them to?

Though her defense was "awful" at one point, Baylor's Jordan Madden -- who might help decide Monday's showdown with UConn -- has grown into the Lady Bears' defensive stopper.

Brittney Griner has grown up a lot since the last time she played in Hartford. And though the one-on-one battle inside between Griner and UConn's Stefanie Dolson didn't disappoint, a more mature Griner and Baylor got the best of the Huskies.

By beating Nebraska in Omaha, Oregon earned its first trip to the final four. The Ducks now face five-time NCAA champion and this year's No. 1 seed, Penn State, in the national semifinal.

In going a perfect 40-0 last season, Baylor managed to make something very difficult look pretty easy. And with all five starters back, led by Brittney Griner, all eyes are on the Lady Bears as they take aim at repeating as national champs.

Amanda Gil's career has experienced a resurrection with Washington this season, and she has helped the Huskies to an undefeated start and the No. 3 spot in our latest volleyball power rankings.

From a women's sports perspective, Notre Dame is a desirable school for any league to have. For women's basketball, the Irish's move strengthens the ACC but is a big blow to the Big East.