Posted on 04/06/2004 10:08:14 PM PDT by nutmeg
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- If there was any question over who's the dominant team in women's basketball, there should be none now.
It's Connecticut, as simple as 1-2-3.
With a fast start, key contributions from everyone and the incomparable Diana Taurasi leading the way, Connecticut beat Tennessee 70-61 Tuesday night to become just the second school to win three consecutive women's titles.
It was far from easy, but the Huskies had what it took to hold off the Lady Vols and win their fourth championship in five seasons -- further confirmation that UConn has supplanted Tennessee as the top program in the women's game.
And now there's a new Titletown: tiny Storrs, Conn., the Huskies' home. The victory by the women followed UConn's win over Georgia Tech in the men's championship game Monday night, making Connecticut the first major school to sweep both titles.
It was the fifth title overall for the women and it came at the expense of the only other school that has won three straight championships. Tennessee and coach Pat Summitt still lead all teams with six NCAA titles, but the Huskies and coach Geno Auriemma are closing fast.
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