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, 2009Fox finding ways to lift Gophers
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIn a Big Ten where grinding out wins might become the norm, it's a good thing Minnesota senior Emily Fox knows that drill well.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 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, 2008Plenty of questions abound as 2006-07 nears
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWhether Maryland can repeat as champ this season is hardly the most pressing question on our columnist's mind as the new season nears.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2006The frog was right all along
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comNo green team has ever reached the Final Four. This season, Michigan State, Baylor and a couple others could be the first.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2005Lobos-Utes battle as exciting as others
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAll eight games Sunday on ESPN2 are good matchups. The really neat thing is the chance to watch some of the game's less-publicized rivalries.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2005Wildcats' Wecker among POY favorites
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe race for national player of the year is wide open. And K-State's Kendra Wecker must be considered.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2005Wecker, McCarville step into spotlight
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comFor three years, Janel McCarville and Kendra Wecker were in the shadow of an older All-American. Now it's their turn to shine.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2004Whalen, Johnson still have plenty of ball ahead
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comLosing was tough on Minnesota fans. But the "goodbye, Lindsay Whalen'' part is a lot harder.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2004Don't be fooled: Huskies still front-page news
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comNot much written on UConn so far? Everyone assumed Dee and the Dawgs will still be playing Tuesday
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2004'Big' girl, bigger legends
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comLindsay Whalen and Janel McCarville are big-time players who already have become big-time legends in Minnesota.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2004Gophers (and game) will miss Whalen, but must go on
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThere's no doubt Lindsay Whalen -- a great kid on and off the court -- will be missed in Minnesota.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2004League's top teams to clash this week
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comKelly Mazzante, Shereka Wright and Lindsay Whalen give the Big Ten and its fans plenty to look forward to.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2004Big Ten teams off to big start
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThere's a lot of good basketball being played by a lot of people in the Big Ten.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2003Angel at heart of Louisville's success
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comFive years ago, neither Angel McCoughtry nor Jeff Walz dreamed they'd end up at Louisville. But the new coach's new system seems to suit the junior All-American just fine.
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