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Mechelle Voepel is a regular contributor to ESPN.com.

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Cardinal come away with a few lessons

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

There's no arguing that UConn was just flat-out better than Stanford on Wednesday. But the Cardinal can take a few positive things away from the game.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Pohlen gets the point for Stanford

Mechelle Voepel

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer often affectionately refers to her last NCAA title winners -- the 1991-92 Cardinal -- as her "bucket of bolts" team. ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009

Hayes helps Huskies wherever they need her

Mechelle Voepel

There are players who are "born" point guards and others who do it because they happen to have the hoops skills to fill just about any role if needed....

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009

Pedersen embraces her inner geek

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Being labeled a geek doesn't faze Kayla Pedersen. In fact, the Stanford junior admits her book smarts and mental strength helped her switch positions, a move that only made Stanford stronger.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009

Griffin grows into star at Nebraska

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Finally healthy after multiple injuries marred her early college years, Kelsey Griffin has helped Nebraska to an 11-0 start and could be on her way to an All-American season.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Unbeaten Georgia prepares for Virginia

Mechelle Voepel

You can always count on Georgia's Andy Landers to come up with the colorful description -- it's kind of a requirement for Southern coaches -- and here...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Rivals ready for the next chapter

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Stanford trails Tennessee 21-5 in their all-time series, but Saturday's clash between the country's second- and third-ranked teams -- both of which are unbeaten -- promises to add a great chapter to the rivalry.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Coop makes seamless transition

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

He has won WNBA titles and coached in the NBA. Now, Michael Cooper is back in college, hoping to restore USC among the nation's elite programs.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Lopsided win whets appetite for Tennessee

Mechelle Voepel

Sure, weird stuff can always happen during conference season. But, essentially, Stanford's 71-55 victory over Duke on Tuesday showed Cardinal fans hop...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Thomas takes control at Duke

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Instead of playing with USA Basketball this past summer, Jasmine Thomas opted to stay at Duke and build her strength. The move has paid off for the point guard, who is averaging 17.8 points and has been one of the nation's top players so far this season.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Tough schedule pays off: TCU upsets Aggies

Mechelle Voepel

TCU coach Jeff Mittie doesn't mince words about what a program like his must do to make sure it gets a spot in the NCAA tournament. "We have to win...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009

High hopes for Lib in dispersal draft, Lynx in '10

Mechelle Voepel

Knee-jerk thoughts on the two big announcements in the WNBA on Tuesday? First, that with Cheryl Reeve as the new head coach and the talent they alread...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

When a battle turns into a blessing

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With five months of chemotherapy and an incredibly strong mindset, Jessica Breland beat Hodgkin's lymphoma earlier this fall. And now, the North Carolina senior says the worst thing she has dealt with is also, astonishingly, a blessing.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Duke is top team in Triangle right now

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

All the Triangle teams won Sunday, and each victory told us different things about the ACC rivals. But right now, Duke looks to be the top team among the trio.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Buckeyes lose but learn plenty about themselves

Mechelle Voepel

DURHAM, N.C. -- Ohio State point guard Sammy Prahalis slumped down on the bleachers and got a commiserating hug from her mom. It had not been a fun ni...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009