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STORIES FROM DUKE-TENNESSEE GAME
January 23, 2006 | Women's Basketball
Jan. 23, 2006
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Talent will carry Tennessee past Duke
Nancy Lieberman, ESPN
So there I was, sitting at home watching ESPN2's women's basketball coverage a couple weeks back.
And there was my peer, analyst Stacey Dales-Schuman, proclaiming that Duke, not Tennessee, should be the nation's No. 1-ranked team. Both teams were (and remain) unbeaten and loaded with talent. But Duke's superior depth and experience, Dales-Schuman asserted, gave the Blue Devils the edge over the talent-laden but much younger Lady Vols.
Vols, Devils stage one big talent show
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN
Maybe Cornelius Vanderbilt managed to accidentally break an entire hall of mirrors before his death in 1877. And thus, the women's basketball program at the university he founded in 1873 was doomed to the bad luck of losing a million games against Tennessee. Actually, it's only 46 ... it just seems like a million if you wear the black and gold.
Q&A with Catchings, Beard
Mechelle Voepel, ESPN
Via e-mail from Korea, Tennessee graduate Tamika Catchings of the Indiana Fever and Duke grad Alana Beard of the Washington Mystics shared some thoughts on next season, their alma maters and Monday's big game.
No. 1 Tennessee, No. 2 Duke match 18-0 starts
Dick Patrick, USA TODAY
Lindsey Harding of Duke and Candace Parker of Tennessee spent last season on the bench. Harding was suspended for undisclosed reasons, and Parker had knee problems.
Scouting Duke-Tennessee
Debbie Antonelli, CSTV
When No. 1 Tennessee comes knocking on No. 2 Duke's door this Monday, it could turn out to be a battle for the ages. Both of these teams are undefeated this season, easy Final Four picks and beginning to play at the peak of their games. But on the floor, how do they match up exactly? A quick look at the clash:
Ask Pat Summitt
CSTV
Tennessee coaching legend Pat Summitt earned her 900th career victory Thursday night with a win at Vanderbilt. Now, she is taking the time to answer all of your questions. If there is anything you want to ask, please send it to us by Tuesday, January 24th at 7:00pm. Coach Summitt will answer them and we will post her responses later in the week.
The Tug Of War For The Top Spot
Jessica Garrison, CSTV
There's a creeping sense of déjà vu in Durham, as Cameron Indoor prepares to host the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the nation. This time, though, the host is also the challenger as No. 2 Duke lays in wait for No. 1 Tennessee and their massive Monday night matchup.
