Purdue limits Oakland's offense to run away with win

Danielle Campbell had 13 points and nine rebounds, and Purdue (unranked ESPN/USA Today, No. 21 AP) beat Oakland, Mich. 68-40 on Sunday afternoon.

No. 21 Purdue 70, Portland 50

No. 21 Purdue 70, Portland 50

No. 23 Purdue 80, IUPUI 44

No. 23 Purdue 80, IUPUI 44

Teams and players to watch as 2008-09 unfolds

Historically, women's basketball national champions have started out ranked in the preseason top 10. But half the fun of the march toward April comes from the plotlines that unfold for teams elsewhere, even if most of their seasons are over before the Final Four.

Big Ten looking to restore image, successful ways in 2008-09

The 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.

...Candace Parker #3 of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers dribbles the basketball up the floor against the Purdue Boilermakers during the 2008 NCAA Tournament second round game at Mackey Arena on March 25, 2008 in...

Tennessee rolls past Purdue, into regional semis

Pat Summitt celebrated her 100th NCAA tournament win in typical fashion: a second-round blowout.

Lady Vols get defensive to defend NCAA title

There's a difference between getting defensive and defending a national championship. Unless you're Tennessee, which played some of its best defense of the season as it took another step toward repeating as NCAA champ.

France, Malone score 17 points each as Purdue knocks off Utah

Kalika France and FahKara Malone scored 17 points each, and ninth-seeded Purdue beat No. 8 Utah 66-59 on Sunday night in the first round of the Oklahoma City regional.

ACC, Big 12 face off in Greensboro's 7-10 showdown

Who's the 8-9 favorite? Who's hot and who's not? We break down several key categories before games tip off in the Greensboro Regional.

Oklahoma City's hottest? Neighbors Texas A&M and SMU

Who's the 8-9 favorite? Who's hot and who's not? We break down several key categories before games tip off in the Oklahoma City Regional.

Freeman's buzzer-beater lifts Purdue over Illinois

Purdue's Lakisha Freeman grabbed her own rebound with a second left and beat the buzzer with a 10-foot jumper, giving the third-seeded Boilermakers a 58-56 victory Sunday over Illinois in the Big Ten tournament championship.

Purdue 80, Iowa 73

Purdue 80, Iowa 73

Respect, top-25 rankings have no bearing on Bracketology

Why do fans always pull out the "no respect" card? Why can't they understand that the top-25 polls have no bearing on Bracketology? Why should Gail Goestenkors and Texas make the NCAA field? And just why might Charlie Creme's TiVo be offended?

Purdue 69, Michigan St. 59

Purdue 69, Michigan St. 59