When a battle turns into a blessing
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWith 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, 2009Duke is top team in Triangle right now
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAll 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, 2009Marsh nails first five 3-pointers as Vanderbilt defeats NC State
Associated PressMeredith Marsh hit her first five 3-pointers and finished with 25 points. leading Vanderbilt (No. 16 ESPN/USA Today, No. 21 AP) to a 77-71 win over North Carolina State on Saturday in the championship of the Vanderbilt Thanksgiving Tournament.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 28, 2009Fever now 5-0 vs. Mystics in '09
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThere really isn't a big mystery about how Indiana has gone 5-0 against Washington this season: The Fever are simply a better team.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009Carrying on Yow's fight against cancer
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe true measure of the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund will be its growth and longevity without Kay Yow there to promote it.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009Three Duke grads shine for Mystics
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comSome of the best players in ACC history are together again on the Mystics. And that familiarity has been a big factor in Washington's 4-1 start.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009High expectations face Jolly Harper
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comKellie Jolly Harper might not have been Kay Yow's choice to follow in her footsteps, but the former Lady Vols star brings a lot of positives to NC State.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009Harper gets 5-year deal from NC State
Associated PressNorth Carolina State has named Western Carolina's Kellie Harper to follow Kay Yow as its next women's basketball coach.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Report: NC State hires Harper
Associated PressNorth Carolina State has chosen Western Carolina's Kellie Harper to replace Hall of Famer Kay Yow as the Wolfpack's women's basketball coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Auriemma a great fit for Team USA
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comAs UConn's coach, Geno Auriemma faces high expectations year-round. Which is why he is perfectly suited to take over the U.S. women's basketball team -- and long due the honor.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009Same venue, new story lines in Raleigh
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comDynamic duos, the next generation of coaches and even a lost legend are alive and well in Raleigh on the eve of the regional's semifinals at the RBC Center.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009Mississippi State could pull the upset
ESPN.comAlthough Tennessee should roll with the 5, Mississippi State could prove itself an upset 11-seed against a slumping Texas. This is the Berkeley Regional breakdown.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009NC State begins coach search
Associated PressNorth Carolina State athletic director Lee Fowler has started what will be an arduous process of figuring out who will replace Hall of Fame coach Kay Yow.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009Lucas leads way as UNC wins for the 17th time in last 19 meetings with NC State
Associated PressItalee Lucas scored 16 points to help North Carolina (No. 10 ESPN/USA Today, No. 9 AP beat North Carolina State 74-57 on Monday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 23, 2009NC State upsets Virginia in 'Hoops 4 Hope' event
Associated PressShayla Fields scored 19 points to help North Carolina State beat Virginia 60-54 on Sunday in an emotional game for the Wolfpack.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 15, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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