...first round of the 2009 NCAA womens basketball tournament at the Joyce Center...

Fox finding ways to lift Gophers

In a Big Ten where grinding out wins might become the norm, it's a good thing Minnesota senior Emily Fox knows that drill well.

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.

Minnesota extends coach Borton's contract through 13-14

Minnesota extended women's basketball coach Pam Borton's contract through the 2013-14 season.

Where the S-curve and geography meet

Our bracketologist explains how No. 2 overall seed North Carolina ended up in the Dayton Regional, and why UConn is a No. 1 seed over Maryland.

Officials say winning basket should not have counted

The Women's Basketball Officiating Consortium ruled Wednesday that the game officials made a series of mistakes that led to them to count the game-winning basket in South Dakota State's victory over the Minnesota Gophers women's team on Sunday.

Officials acknowledge mistake in Minnesota game

The Women's Basketball Officiating Consortium ruled Wednesday that the game officials made a mistake in counting the game-winning basket in South Dakota State's victory over Minnesota on Sunday.

Plenty of questions abound as 2006-07 nears

Whether Maryland can repeat as champ this season is hardly the most pressing question on our columnist's mind as the new season nears.

Poor communication blamed for Minnesota departures

A five-week investigation by the Minnesota athletic department blames poor communication within the women's basketball program for the departures of five players and an assistant coach.

Williams is fifth Minnesota player to leave program

Minnesota sophomore forward Natasha Williams became the fifth player to leave the program since the season ended when she was granted a release from her scholarship on Wednesday.

Podominick leaves Gophers to pursue Olympic dream

The Minnesota women's basketball program lost its fourth player in two weeks, when Liz Podominick announced she would leave the team to pursue a spot on the U.S. Olympic track and field team.

Broback to leave Gophers for personal reasons

The Minnesota women's basketball program lost another player, when leading scorer and rebounder Jamie Broback announced her decision to leave the team for personal reasons.

Minnesota's Davis, Lacey granted releases

Sophomores Brittney Davis and Lauren Lacey were granted releases from their scholarships at the University of Minnesota, the school announced Friday.

Despite losing skid, Minnesota earns No. 8 seed

The Gophers lost five of their last seven games by an average of nearly 20 points, but their credentials were still solid enough to earn a No. 8 seed in the San Antonio Region.

Tar Heels finish atop AP poll for first time ever

North Carolina led the final AP women's basketball poll, receiving all 46 first-place votes from a national media panel.