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Defense rests
UCONN 73, TENNESSEE 68
Connecticut freshman Ann Storther looks topass while guarded by Tennessee's Kara Lawson.
(AP Photo)  UConn is tops
Ryan: Taurasi led them on unexpected run
Notebook: Strother kicked it up a notch
    ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Orange aid a rosy Big East outlook
Even the most diehard Orange fan would not have projected a national championship a month ago, when coach Jim Boeheim's team was eliminated in the semifinals of the Big East tournament by the University of Connecticut.

Kansas couldn't get free
Though the Orangemen led Kansas in the national championship game by 11 points at the break, such a deficit was hardly insurmountable for the Jayhawks.

Boston Globe
APRIL 9
Defense rests: UConn is tops
Taurasi led them on unexpected run
Kansas couldn't get free vs. Syracuse
On college basketball: Orange aid rosy Big East outlook
NCAA women's notebook: Strother kicked it up a notch
SportView: Bernstein: A polite push

APRIL 8
Orange tint to title
Tennessee-UConn: It's all for the best
At a glance: UConn vs. Tennessee
Bob Ryan: Freshly minted champion
On college basketball: At end, there's no joy for Roy
NCAA women's notebook: Big-time setting for big shots

APRIL 7
Staff predictions
Tennessee decks Duke to advance
At a glance: Kansas vs. Syracuse
Huskies claw their way into the final
Bob Ryan: Teams' young players freshen this matchup
NCAA men's tournament: Blown light fixture sparks excitement
On women's college basketball: Taurasi shows heart
NCAA women's notebook: Carey plays heads-up

APRIL 6
Chance meeting
In college basketball, no clean getaways
At 11, columnist has the write stuff
Driven Jayhawks make it runaway semi
At a glance: Tennessee vs. Duke
At a glance: Texas vs. UConn
A Texas-sized opportunity
Bob Ryan: Williams's Jayhawks soar
NCAA Men's notebook: For one team, it's like a TD

APRIL 3
Tar of feathers?

APRIL 2
BC extends DeFilippo to 2008
Texas runs on a Ford motor
Longhorns will take their place
UConn women charge into Final Four
Georgetown advances to championship game

APRIL 1
It's a back-to-back target
They're friends to the end
Lasme is UMass's latest loss
At a glance: Texas vs. LSU
At a glance: UConn vs. Purdue
BC's DeFilippo to sign extension
On college basketball: Odd items at the end
Women's roundup: Tennessee, Duke make up half of Final Four

MARCH 31
Michigan returns for more
Texas too tough for Spartans
UConn women end BC's season
Orangemen, Anthony in the zone
Kaltiainen played all the angles but one
On women's college basketball: UConn building momentum
Women's college basketball tournament roundup: Purdue KOs Fighting Irish
NCAA men's notebook: Sweet road to success for superior Syracuse

MARCH 30
Solo flight for BC
Voce presents problem
Arizona hits roadblock
More magic for Marquette
BC is not out of its league
OU's Bookout has it covered
At a glance: LSU vs. Louisiana Tech
At a glance: Minnesota vs. Texas
East final: Oklahoma vs. Syracuse
South final: Texas vs. Michigan State
Tigers, Techsters to state their cases
Izzo's surprising Spartans know the drill
Ayers, UNH again save their best for Terriers
College hockey notebook: Eaves stuck on sideline
Women's tournament roundup: Villanova rallies to gain final against Tennessee
NCAA men's notebook: To Albany, fans take Orange line
Hockey roundup: Late Michigan goal sends Maine home
Bob Ryan: Stopping at nothing

MARCH 29
UConn left out in cold
Tigers get carried away
A familiar story for Oklahoma
Michigan State edges Maryland
Arizona not a shoo-in
Crean, Marquette build link to past
NCAA West Regional: Ferris State, Minnesota advance
NCAA men's notebookWilliams deflects talk of return to Carolina

MARCH 28
Arizona ices Notre Dame
Boeheim knows the ins, outs
Bogans injured as Kentucky moves on
Marquette sends Panthers packing
Collison puts Kansas over the top
Okafor out to overhaul Ford

MARCH 27
Up for Irish
Defense never rests for steal curtain
Numbers game isn't for UConn
NCAA Midwest regional: Badgers ready for longer ride
NCAA West regional: No decisive front-runners here
NCAA notebook: Big-time renewal for rivalry

MARCH 26
Flying on the red-eye
UConn leapfrogs to the 16
His Irish eyes aren't smiling
Women's NCAA: La. Tech streak hits 29
NIT roundup: Temple knocks off URI

MARCH 25
UConn vs. TCU
UConn is TCU's toughest test
It gets sweeter for the Eagles
Harvard women just can't wait 'til next year
Roundup: Tennessee rips Virginia
NCAA notebook: Ford, Taurasi honored
On college basketball: Rich subplots - times four
NIT roundup: Hoyas oust Friars

MARCH 24
Holding that line
Indiana's Davis saw this coming
Syracuse freshmen learn their lesson
A sweet result is the Eagles' goal
At a glance: BC vs. Vanderbilt
It's a laugher for Huskies
Ending is awry for HC
Leaving dance early
Jackie MacMullan: Helpers had a hand
Dan Shaughnessy: Let up? Not this Panther defense
Bob Ryan: Big East is making giant statement
Roundup: TCU finds range, KOs Michigan St.
NCAA notebook: Coach offers apology
South roundup: Michigan St. puts Florida's offense in big chill
Midwest/East roundup: Butler dusts off Louisville
Boston region notebook: Drama proved fleeting at Fleet

MARCH 23
Sunday schools
A tasty frozen entree
Crimson seeing red
Pittsburgh vs. Indiana
Syracuse vs. Oklahoma State
Howland knows all the pitfalls
A Div. 3 title for Williams
At a glance: Kansas St. vs. Harvard
Aggressive Huskies respond to challenge
Allen has set tone for Oklahoma State
Rebounding hasn't been easy for Edelin
At a glance: Harvard vs. Minnesota-Duluth
Harvard at full strength for opener
At a glance: Penn St. vs. Holy Cross
At a glance: UConn vs. Boston University
Terhune, BU stepping up to the next level
Holy Cross women want to take long route home
Jacob's jumper keeps BC from sinking
Bob Ryan: Colorful reputation follows Orangemen
Boston region notebook: Time for peers to put friendship aside
Women's roundup: Pondexter lifts Rutgers past Western Kentucky
On college basketball: Arizona survives thriller
NCAA men's notebook: Word of mouth needless
West roundup: Irish make coach happy on his day
East/Mideast roundup: Wisconsin shades Tulsa

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