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, 2009What are the keys to Sweet 16 victories?
ESPN.comWhat are the X factors in the regional semifinals? ESPN.com columnists Graham Hays and Mechelle Voepel know which key factors could determine who moves on to the Elite Eight.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009Lavender hits 1 of 2 free throws to beat Purdue, clinch tournament crown
Associated PressOhio State's Jantel Lavender made one of two free throws with 6.2 seconds left, giving the 12th-ranked Buckeyes a 67-66 victory over third-seeded Purdue in the Big Ten tournament championship game Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 08, 2009Lavender helps Buckeyes down Purdue
Associated PressJantel Lavender had 19 points and 13 rebounds and Ohio State (No. 12 ESPN/USA Today, No. 14 AP) pulled away from a halftime deficit Thursday night to beat Purdue 59-47.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 05, 2009Ohio State forces 19 turnovers, holds off Purdue's rally
Associated PressJantel Lavender scored 21 points to help Ohio State (No. 17 ESPN/USA Today, No. 19 AP) beat Purdue 71-60 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 25, 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, 2008Ohio State second in Big Ten standings after rout of Purdue
Marscilla Packer scored 16 of her 18 points in the second half to help Ohio State (No. 22 ESPN/USA Today, No. 20 AP) beat Purdue 72-56 on Monday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 18, 2008Malone leads Boilermakers to upset of No. 19 Buckeyes
FahKara Malone scored a career-high 23 points and Purdue defeated No. 19 Ohio State 68-67 on Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 07, 2008Boilermakers grab 21-0 lead en route to Big Ten tourney title
Associated PressLindsay Wisdom-Hylton had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Purdue (No. 14 ESPN/USA Today; No. 12 AP) upset Ohio State (No. 6 ESPN/USA Today; No. 5 AP) 64-52 Monday night to win the Big Ten tournament championship.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 05, 2007SEC's parity could cost some teams an NCAA berth
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThough the front-runners in both the SEC and Big Ten tournaments are no surprise, the conference tournaments remain very compelling as teams get one last chance to prove they deserve an NCAA bid.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2007Allen sparks No. 7 Ohio State over Purdue with career high
Associated PressStar Allen had career-highs of 21 points and 13 rebounds as Ohio State (No. 7 ESPN/USA Today; No. 5 AP) beat Purdue (No. 13 ESPN/USA Today; No. 10 AP) 64-55 on Monday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 29, 2007Tar 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, 2006UNC finishes atop coaches' poll; Ohio State No. 2
ESPN.com news servicesUNC, which has been No. 1 for three of the past five weeks, finished the season atop the poll, with 30 first-place votes for 774 points. Ohio State (28-2) received the other first-place vote and had 731 points.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2006Buckeyes hold off Purdue, win first Big Ten tourney title
Marscilla Packer's 3-pointer with 38.4 seconds left helped Ohio State hold off Purdue's frantic second-half comeback as the Buckeyes claimed their first Big Ten tournament title with a 63-60.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 06, 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.
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