Spartans ready to make mark, move on
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAfter a huge win in the second round of last season's NCAA tournament, Michigan State lost in a bad way four days later. But the Spartans have since used the Sweet 16 loss to motivate them.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009What are the keys to Sweet 16 victories?
ESPN.comWhat are the X factors in the regional semifinals? ESPN.com columnists Graham Hays and Mechelle Voepel know which key factors could determine who moves on to the Elite Eight.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009Big Ten looking to restore image, successful ways in 2008-09
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe Big Ten's image has taken a big hit the past couple of seasons as its teams have struggled in the NCAA tournament. But with a handful of players back from injury, and a slew of new coaches, the league might be back on track.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Respect, top-25 rankings have no bearing on Bracketology
Charlie Creme, Special to ESPN.comWhy do fans always pull out the "no respect" card? Why can't they understand that the top-25 polls have no bearing on Bracketology? Why should Gail Goestenkors and Texas make the NCAA field? And just why might Charlie Creme's TiVo be offended?
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008Purdue 69, Michigan St. 59
Associated PressPurdue 69, Michigan St. 59
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 24, 2008Purdue rally KOs Michigan State in Big Ten semi
Associated PressKatie Gearlds scored 14 of her 17 points in the second half and Purdue (No. 14 ESPN/USA Today; No. 15 AP) rallied to beat Michigan State (No. 23 ESPN/USA Today; No. 22 AP) 64-61 Sunday in the Big Ten tournament semifinals.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 04, 2007SEC's parity could cost some teams an NCAA berth
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThough the front-runners in both the SEC and Big Ten tournaments are no surprise, the conference tournaments remain very compelling as teams get one last chance to prove they deserve an NCAA bid.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2007Michigan St. wins fourth straight, ties Purdue in Big Ten
Associated PressMia Johnson hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds left to help Michigan State beat Purdue 54-52 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 11, 2007Howell scores 25 points, lifts No. 13 Purdue over Mich. State
Jodi Howell scored 25 points, including 7-for-8 shooting on 3-pointers, and No. 13 Purdue beat No. 20 Michigan State 70-60 Thursday night in a matchup of Big Ten co-leaders.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 11, 2007Sixteen teams, eight games, five questions
Graham Hays, ESPN.comThe 16 are set. Time to catch your breath? Hardly. Here are five questions to ponder before action resumes Saturday.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2006UNC finishes atop coaches' poll; Ohio State No. 2
ESPN.com news servicesUNC, which has been No. 1 for three of the past five weeks, finished the season atop the poll, with 30 first-place votes for 774 points. Ohio State (28-2) received the other first-place vote and had 731 points.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006Tar Heels finish atop AP poll for first time ever
Associated PressNorth Carolina led the final AP women's basketball poll, receiving all 46 first-place votes from a national media panel.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006Bowling Green makes AP poll debut; UNC No. 1
Associated PressBowling Green joined The Associated Press women's basketball poll at No. 24, the Falcons' first appearance in 12 years.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2006UNC replaces Duke atop AP women's poll
Associated PressNorth Carolina returned to the top of The Associated Press women's basketball poll, just two weeks after surrendering the program's first No. 1 ranking.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2006Lady Vols make 500th appearance in AP poll
Associated PressTennessee made its 500th appearance in The Associated Press women's basketball poll, the first school to reach that figure. Duke, meanwhile, tightened its grip on No. 1.
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