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, 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, 2008No. 13 Purdue overcomes poor shooting, fights off Minnesota
Associated PressLindsay Wisdom-Hylton scored 16 points and Purdue overcame another poor shooting night from Katie Gearlds in a 58-55 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 01, 2007Plenty 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, 2006Tar Heels finish atop AP poll for first time ever
Associated PressNorth Carolina led the final AP women's basketball poll, receiving all 46 first-place votes from a national media panel.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006Bowling Green makes AP poll debut; UNC No. 1
Associated PressBowling Green joined The Associated Press women's basketball poll at No. 24, the Falcons' first appearance in 12 years.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2006UNC replaces Duke atop AP women's poll
Associated PressNorth Carolina returned to the top of The Associated Press women's basketball poll, just two weeks after surrendering the program's first No. 1 ranking.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2006Lady Vols make 500th appearance in AP poll
Associated PressTennessee made its 500th appearance in The Associated Press women's basketball poll, the first school to reach that figure. Duke, meanwhile, tightened its grip on No. 1.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2006Purdue mashes Minnesota to stay atop Big Ten
Aya Traore scored 22 points and Purdue (No. 9 ESPN/USA Today, No. 10 AP) used a 23-0 run from spanning halftime to beat Minnesota (No. 10 ESPN/USA Today, No. 11 AP) 63-31 Sunday and remain in first place in the Big Ten.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 12, 2006Lady Vols' poll lead narrows; LSU loses ground
Associated PressDuke chopped a couple points off Tennessee's lead and North Carolina bumped LSU from the No. 3 spot it had held all season in The AP women's basketball poll.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2006BYU, GW join AP poll; Lady Vols remain No. 1
Associated PressBYU and George Washington joined the AP Top 25 poll.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2006Purdue gets by Minnesota in OT, stays perfect in Big Ten
Aya Traore scored 17 of her 19 points in the second half and overtime to lead No. 11 Purdue to a 60-56 victory over No. 14 Minnesota in a defensive struggle between the last two unbeaten teams in the Big Ten.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 12, 2006Lady Vols remain atop AP poll for fifth straight week
Associated PressThe Lady Vols led the AP poll for the fifth straight week after defeating two more ranked opponents -- the 101st time Tennessee has been No. 1.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2006USC drops out of poll after two losses
Associated PressEven after three more decisive victories, Duke is barely hanging on at No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll. Second-ranked Tennessee just won't let up.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2005Buckeyes, Spartans remain league favorites
Nancy Lieberman, Special to ESPN.comMichigan State has plenty of momentum. But Nancy Lieberman thinks OSU is the Big Ten favorite.
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