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Routs remind us of the way we were

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Did Tuesday's routs prove we need a UConn-Tennessee regular-season matchup back? No, but the series sure is missed.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

They meet again -- sort of

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Tennessee and UConn won't actually play each other Tuesday in the ESPN Tip-Off Marathon in San Antonio. But just having the two longtime rivals and their coaches in the same place could be entertaining.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Post-Paris twin era under way at OU

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The post-Paris twins era is under way at Oklahoma. But don't underestimate the Sooners, who will play a fast-paced, guard-oriented attack this season.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Five burning questions for 2009-10

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

From UConn's chances of repeating to identifying the Huskies' biggest challengers, we break down the biggest questions heading into 2009-10.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

A look back at the five unbeaten teams

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Counting UConn's win Tuesday to cap a 39-0 season, five teams have run the table. A look back at each of their seasons.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

A lot to look forward in Big 12

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

With all due respect to the Big East, the Big 12 will likely be at the top of the heap when it comes to leading the nation in attendance (again), providing energized game-time atmospheres and maintaining postseason hopes right up until selection day.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009

Yow puts program first again

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Even 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, 2009

Tennessee to test Texas' 8-0 start

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Texas is 8-0 and ranked fifth in the coaches' poll. But the Longhorns get their first true test of the season Sunday when they host 10th-ranked Tennessee.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2008

Moore's hustle, skills leave us wanting more

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Maya Moore is enjoying every minute. And thanks to her skills and all-out hustle all the time, we are, too.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2008

Does Geno ever wish he left UConn for a fresh start?

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Eighth-seeded Texas isn't really expected to hang with a sleek machine like top-seeded UConn on Tuesday night. No, this second-round game is most intriguing because of the coaching matchup.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008

Hunter, Houston come up big in Huskies' first-round win

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

UConn clicked on all cylinders in its 89-47 first-round victory over Cornell, and got an extra big boost as often-inconsistent Brittany Hunter and Charde Houston made significant contributions.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2008

Young Horns, Coach G feeling little pressure on eve of tourney

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Gail Goestenkors is back in the NCAA tournament, in a familiar venue. But she's wearing burnt orange instead of blue and black. And why is she looking so darn relaxed?

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008

Coach G relishing chance to experience new "firsts"

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

It has been a long time since Gail Goestenkors felt the thrill and excitement that goes along with accomplishing something for the first time. It probably won't be a long wait for the Texas coach and her Longhorns.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007

2007-08 a season of change for many teams, coaches

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

More so than any recent season in history, major changes have taken place this past offseason. Big-time coaches have changed schools (or returned, in Van Chancellor's case at LSU) and there have been some significant hirings of African-American women.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007

Game's next big rivarly could be brewing in Big 12

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Forget UConn-Tennessee. The next great rivalry in women's college basketball could be brewing in the Big 12 between Oklahoma and Texas.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2007