Yow's considerable efforts will live on
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comKay Yow coached at NC State for 34 seasons. But her fight for women's sports and raising funds for cancer research became as great a part of her legacy as coaching.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Yow puts program first again
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comEven in deciding to take a leave of absence from coaching, Kay Yow displayed the trait that has always set her apart: Once again, she put NC State and her team above her own needs.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2009When 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, 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, 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, 2009UNC runs over UVa; UConn up next
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comIt was a game some suspected might end North Carolina's perfect start. Instead, the Tar Heels simply chewed up and spit out Virginia.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2009Wolfpack dig down in Yow's absence
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThursday's spirited effort from NC State tipped off a few big days of women's hoops in the Triangle, including Monday's 1-2 showdown between UConn and UNC.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009Shock, Silver Stars are favorites, but what would title mean to all?
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN.comAt least one expert expects Detroit and San Antonio to clash in the WNBA finals. But what exactly would a title mean to all eight of the playoff teams?
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Hoops coaches, LPGA stars unite in fight against cancer
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comOnce again, NC State legend Kay Yow's ability to bring people together was on display Monday as the inaugural 4Kay Golf Classic attracted more than 150 coaches and colleagues in the fight against cancer.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008Larkins, Gearlds left off Kodak team
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe day before the semifinals is always the busiest day of the Final Four. Saturday didn't disappoint.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2007EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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