608 Results for ncaa

Hayes helps Huskies wherever they need her

Mechelle Voepel

...particularly bothered by the cold/snow/gray days? And might it even effect how she adjusts to college and plays? Sure, the greatest player in UConn history, Diana Taurasi, was from Southern California. But each...

Blog Entry | 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

...in 1995 and '96, along with Saudia Roundtree, who came in the fall of 1994 from junior college. "This group doesn't have a point guard in it; that one did with Rachel Powell. That...

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

Tough schedule pays off: TCU upsets Aggies

Mechelle Voepel

...about what a program like his must do to make sure it gets a spot in the NCAA tournament. "We have to win games in November and December," Mittie said. "That's the bottom line...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009

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

Mechelle Voepel

...was not particularly happy as a rookie. Brunson, who is six months older, was also in the college class of 2004. Powell was the third pick in that draft out of Stanford; Brunson was taken...

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

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

...torn her ACL in high school and hadn't even realized it. She essentially just played in college despite her knee issues.) At any rate, Hand's injury means the Sooners have nine players. With...

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

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

They meet again -- sort of

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Tennessee and UConn won't actually play each other Tuesday in the ESPN Tip-Off Marathon in San Antonio. But just having the two longtime rivals and their coaches in the same place could be entertaining.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009