Perfect End for UConn

The last game of the storied career of Connecticut's incandescent senior stars was not perfect, but the ending (82-70 over Oklahoma) and the Huskies' record (39-0) sure were. UConn became the fourth women's basketball team to go unbeaten and win the NCAA championship. Photos, schedules and previews here.

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UConn's Geno Auriemma                      Oklahoma's Sherri Coale

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Tournament Coverage
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* NCAA Championship: Connecticut 82, Oklahoma 70 *

* Connecticut 79, Tennessee 56 * Oklahoma 86, Duke 71 *

* Connecticut Preview * Oklahoma Preview *

* Duke Review * Tennessee Review *

* Full Tournament Results, Photos * Husky Season in Photos *

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Connecticut 82, Oklahoma 70


It was an inside job for Swin Cash (20 points, 13
rebounds) and her front-line Connecticut
teammates. (Allsport)


Connecticut Coach Geno Auriemma is overcome by
emotion after his third national title and second
perfect season. (Allsport)


Super soph Diana Taurasi hit some huge shots for
UConn. (Allsport)


UConn's Diana Taurasi and Asjha Jones (15) snuff
Oklahoma's Caton Hill. (Allsport)


Sue Bird didn't dominate, but had her moments
for UConn. (Allsport)


Stacey Dales put up a courageous battle, scoring
18 points before fouling out. (Allsport)


Oklahoma's young coach, Sherri Coale, resurrected
the Sooner program. (Eric Gay, AP)


Caton Hill, left, and Stacey Dales watch Oklahoma's
season slip away. (Eric Gay, AP)


Oklahoma's LaNeishea Caufield passes over the
defense of Sue Bird. (Allsport)

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Connecticut 79, Tennessee 56


Sue Bird's 18 points, including four three-pointers,
five assists and four steals led UConn's national
semifinal victory over Tennessee. (Eric Gay, AP)


Bird's backcourt mate, Diana Taurasi, burned
the Lady Vols for 17 points and 10 boards.
(Deborah Cannon, AP)


The UConn defense was swarming. (Allsport)


Like her team's, Swin Cash's form was perfect.
(Allsport)


Sue Bird holds off Tennessee's Gwen Jackson.
(Eric Gay, AP)


Pat Summit had a long night, but a young team.
(Eric Gay, AP)

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Oklahoma 86, Duke 71


Oklahoma's Rosalind Ross (33), who scored 26
points, joins teammates Caton Hill (10) and
LaNeishea Caufield (35) as they celebrate their win
over Duke. (Eric Gay, AP)


The Sooners' Caton Hill (No. 10) takes on Duke's
Iciss Tillis (33) and Alana Beard (20). (Allsport)


Oklahoma's bench erupts as victory nears. (Allsport)


LaNeishea Caufield launches over the Duke
defense. (Allsport)


Oklahoma's LaNeishea Caufield (20) welcomes
Caton Hill (10) back to the sidelines.
(Deborah Cannon, AP)


Monique Currie (25) of Duke tries to pass the ball
as Stacey Dales (21) and Dionnah Jackson (35)
of Oklahoma defend. (Allsport)


Alana Beard, center, dives for the ball
between Oklahoma's Caton Hill, left, and
Stacey Dales. (Deborah Cannon, AP)

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Connecticut Huskies
Record: 37 - 0. Seed: No. 1, Mideast. Coach: Geno Auriemma.



Diana Taurasi combines with Sue Bird to form
maybe the best college backcourt ever.
(Jeffrey Phelps, AP)

Road to the National Championship Game
1st Round: Connecticut 86, St. Francis (Pa) 37
2nd Round: Connecticut 86, Iowa 48
Sweet 16: Connecticut 82, Penn State 64
Elite Eight: Connecticut 85, Old Dominion 64
National Semifinal: Connecticut 79, Tennessee 56

KEY PLAYERS: The Husky seniors - Sue Bird, Swin Cash, Asjha Jones and Tamika Williams - have one national championship, two Final Four appearances, four Big East championships, a 130-9 record and each have scored 1,000 points during their careers. Bird, the national player of the year, is rolling in the tournament,