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Mechelle Voepel is a regular contributor to ESPN.com.

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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 that Cardinal fan...

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

T-spoon takes on mentors at Baylor

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

In 1988, Teresa Weatherspoon, Leon Barmore and Kim Mulkey all won an NCAA title together at Louisiana Tech. Saturday, they'll be on opposite sides when Baylor hosts the Lady Techsters.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Smith won't follow Shock to Tulsa

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Katie Smith doesn't know yet whether her ailing back will allow her to continue playing in the WNBA. But the free agent says if she comes back, she won't suit up for Tulsa.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Hand's injury drops OU roster to nine players

Mechelle Voepel

At Big 12 media day in October, Oklahoma sophomore guard Whitney Hand discussed having gone sky-diving earlier this year. As she spoke about it, you ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Big 12 holds no big surprises

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The good and the bad of the Big 12 holds few surprises for Mechelle Voepel after all these years.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Blue Raiders ready for brutal schedule

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With six seniors, including the nation's leading scorer, Middle Tennessee is up for any challenge this season -- including a rare visit Wednesday from the Lady Vols.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Will Monarchs move nearby or fold?

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With the Monarchs out of Sacramento, the WNBA hopes to find a new home for the franchise in the Bay Area.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Routs remind us of the way we were

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Did Tuesday's routs prove we need a UConn-Tennessee regular-season matchup back? No, but the series sure is missed.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Tennessee (2-0) tops another Big 12 foe

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Texas Tech wasn't much of matchup for the Lady Vols on Tuesday. But after 11 losses last season, they'll relish every victory this year -- and there figures to be plenty.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009