No 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, 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 20, 2009Stanford rides rebounds to victory over Lady Vols
Graham Hays...trouble; I know that," Appel said at the time. She was half right. As it turned out, Tennessee was also in trouble. Stanford beat the third-ranked Lady Vols 67-52 Saturday, for its second...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 19, 2009Coale, Giorgis make magic at McCann
Graham Hays, ESPN.comPulled from the high school ranks in the same communities they now coach in collegiately, Sherri Coale and Brian Giorgis have dramatically changed their programs, to the point that thousands came out to see them meet Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Xavier sits atop mid-major rankings
Graham Hays...keeps rolling, following Thanksgiving weekend wins against Kansas and Minnesota with convincing victories at home against Middle Tennessee and Cincinnati. Michigan State, Michigan, Mississippi and LSU still loom among noteworthy games before Atlantic 10 play...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009Mulkey's Bears get best of alma mater
Graham Hays, ESPN.comHistory isn't supposed to be something you look up and see passing in front of you. But Saturday, 50 years of women's basketball -- past, present and future -- mingled together in Waco.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Vandersloot grows into elite point guard
Graham Hays, ESPN.comAs a point guard, Courtney Vandersloot takes control and says what needs to be said. And now, the junior guard is perhaps the best point guard in the country.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Xavier new No. 1 in mid-major top-10 rankings
Graham Hays1. Xavier (2-0) A brutal schedule doesn't get any easier, but should they fancy a move west, the Musketeers have already made their case as the seco...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009What does weekend of upsets really mean?
Graham Hays...going on after that is delusional. No. 16 Texas A&M beats No. 6 Duke. No. 9 Tennessee beats No. 4 Baylor. Georgia beats No. 8 Oklahoma. Oklahoma State beats No. 19 Georgia Tech. Upsets...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009Middle of nowhere? Perfect Friday night
Graham Hays, ESPN.comIt was only the opening night of the season. And neither team is ranked. But South Dakota State and Gonzaga played what will no doubt be one of the season's best games, all while chipping away at their mid-major label.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Players to watch as 2009-10 unfolds
Graham Hays, ESPN.comWe'll have to wait until January to see Florida State freshman Leonor Rodriguez play. But she's one of six players to keep an eye on as the season progresses.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Teams to watch as 2009-10 unfolds
Graham Hays, ESPN.comFrom San Diego State to Boston College, here are some teams to keep an eye on outside the Top 25 this season.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Zags top first mid-major top 10 of season
Graham Hays...will be the biggest question to answer early in the season against a daunting schedule. 3. Middle Tennessee State: It starts with Alysha Clark, the nation's leading scorer last season. But the Blue Raiders...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009Breaking down soccer conference races
Graham Hays, ESPN.comThe race to the women's soccer NCAA tournament is on. As some conference tournaments weed out the competition, other leagues battle it out through the end of their schedules.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Injured Keppler leads WVU past No. 9 Rutgers
Graham Hays...an apt metaphor for a team's season of frustration. West Virginia had wins against Penn State, Tennessee, Marquette and St. John's but still found itself too close to the NCAA tournament bubble for...
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