In case you haven't seen it, here is my UConn/Louisville Pregame Report
I did mention that a big impact on the game will be Katie Lou's health. It's clear she is not moving around as well as before the back injury. It's amazing that she is out there for 40 minutes, even if she can't perform to her usual standards. Can she still help UConn win? I believe so! She is one tough cookie!
Well, while there is more parity in WCBB, the Elite Eight participants are all the 1 and 2 seeds. Not an upset among them.
2 seed Iowa had an easy time with 3 seed NC state winning 79-61 behind another terrific game by Megan Gustafson. She had 27 points and 12 rebounds. The more I see of her the more impressed I am.
2 seed Stanford had the toughest game on Saturday, getting by a game Missouri State team 55-46. In the "it's hard to believe" column, Stanford shot 25% from the field and a ridiculously horrendous 3-29 on threes. Really. They take on Notre Dame next and I just can't see them keeping that game close.
1 seed Notre Dame was put to the test by 4 seed Texas A&M winning 87-80 behind high scoring guard Arike Ogunbowale's 34 points. She did her usual volume shooting with 26 attempts. To her credit she hit 14 of them. And she still is a jerk on the court, getting a technical for taunting the opponent. On the other hand, the Aggies Chennedy Carter should have trouble lifting her right arm after putting up 35 shots to just dominate the opportunities for A&M. She hit only 13 of them. Carter put up half of all the A&M shots. As usual, she kept them in the game early but took them out of it late.
And finally, 1 seed Baylor took 4 seed South Carolina behind the woodshed for a good old fashion butt whooping winning 93-68. Baylor is really looking like the team to beat in this tournament They have been dominating both ends of the court. Dee Dee Richards led them with 25 points and Lauren Cox had a great line in the box score with 17 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks.
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By David in Naples!!!!!
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UCONN LINKS
WCBB LINKS
Saturday's Games
Greensboro Region
Gustafson, Iowa reach Elite 8 by beating NC State
Gamecocks Season Ends in Sweet 16 as Baylor Defeats USC, 93-68
Chicago Region
Notre Dame women beat Texas A&M to advance to regional final
Stanford women top Missouri State, advance to Elite Eight
Sunday's Games
Albany Region
UConn vs Louisville 12:00 PM ESPN
Portland Region
Mississippi State vs Oregon 2:00 PM ESPN
Spotlight on McCowan More than Ever in Rematch with Oregon
Ruthy Hebard leads Oregon Ducks to Elite Eight
Mt. Teaira? Let's see if she erupts Sunday against Oregon
Final Four on the Line as Ducks and Dogs Meet in Portland
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