Gilbreath, Gemelos persevere
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comWhile a tale about two young women who've yet to play a college basketball game because of eight combined ACL injuries might not seem like happy holiday fare, consider that actually … it is. Because their perseverance is quite inspiring.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2009UConn overpowers Stanford in second half for 49th straight victory
Associated PressMaya Moore scored 23 points and Tina Charles added 20 to help top-ranked UConn win its 49th straight game, an 80-68 victory over No. 2 Stanford on Wednesday night in front of a sellout crowd of 16,294.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 23, 2009Phillips' seventh double-double powers Xavier past Austin Peay
Associated PressTa'Shia Phillips had her seventh double-double of the season, leading Xavier to an 87-41 victory over Austin Peay.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 23, 2009Cardinal come away with a few lessons
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThere's no arguing that UConn was just flat-out better than Stanford on Wednesday. But the Cardinal can take a few positive things away from the game.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009No one defends like UConn
Graham Hays, ESPN.comFor 25 minutes, Stanford outplayed No. 1 UConn, leading by two points at halftime. But then the Huskies played defense like few even know how to pull out an 80-68 victory.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009Bjorklund makes quick work of San Francisco as No. 4 Tennessee cruises
Associated PressPat Summitt challenged Angie Bjorklund to play much better, and it worked.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 22, 2009Top scorer Luper out with elbow sprain
Associated PressOral Roberts guard Kevi Luper, the nation's leading scorer, will miss about two weeks after spraining her right elbow.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009No. 21 Kansas 89, Houston 69
Associated PressNo. 21 Kansas 89, Houston 69
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 22, 2009LSU overcomes poor shooting as No. 12 Lady Tigers dismantle SE Louisiana
Associated PressAllison Hightower scored 16 points and added five steals to help LSU (No. 12 ESPN/USA Today, No. 11 AP) beat Southeastern Louisiana 72-27 on Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 22, 2009All-around effort powers No. 19 Pittsburgh past Western Kentucky
Associated PressJania Sims scored 19 points and Brittaney Thomas added 18 to lead Pittsburgh (No. 19 ESPN/USA Today, No. 20 AP) to a 76-60 win over Western Kentucky on Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 22, 2009Breaking down UConn-Stanford
ESPN.comESPN analysts Kara Lawson and Carolyn Peck preview Wednesday's showdown between No. 1 UConn and No. 2 Stanford.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009Pedersen embraces her inner geek
Graham Hays, ESPN.comBeing labeled a geek doesn't faze Kayla Pedersen. In fact, the Stanford junior admits her book smarts and mental strength helped her switch positions, a move that only made Stanford stronger.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009Blue Devils beat Black Bears in McCallie's return to Maine
Associated PressKarima Christmas and Bridgette Mitchell each scored 16 points and No. 8 Duke cruised past Maine 75-34, giving coach Joanne P. McCallie a victory in her return to Alfond Arena.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 21, 2009Stanford-UConn? The next great rivalry
Graham Hays, ESPN.comForget about the marquee regular-season matchup we used to have. Because when UConn hosts Stanford on Wednesday, there will be plenty to enjoy in the game's greatest current rivalry.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009Griffin grows into star at Nebraska
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comFinally 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.
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