Eight Is Great

Last night, the Tennessee Lady Vols beat Stanford, 64-48, to take their second consecutive national title.

Behind the leadership of star Candace Parker (17 points, 9 rebounds), the Vols used stifling defense to shut down what had been a high-powered Stanford offense. Stanford star Candice Wiggins was held to 14 points, after averaging 27 in the tournament. Senior center Nicky Anosike led the defensive charge, using her length to get into passing lanes and disrupt the Stanford ball-handlers. Anosike also showed up offensively, adding 12 points to go with her six steals and eight rebounds. Senior point guard Shannon Bobbitt added to the balanced scoring with 13 points (with three shots from long range).

This year's championship is the eighth in the program's history and the eighth for coach Pat Summit, who already has the most wins in NCAA history (men or women). Summit is now 104-19 in the NCAA tournament and 8-5 in title games.

BigPPupMajor Leaguer

597 days ago

Score -1

Pat Summit is one of the greatest coaches of all time mens womens, dogs cats it doesnt matter, she can coach them all up.

Permalink | Reply

SSreportersLegend

597 days ago

Score 2

She should help the men's team play defense.

Permalink

FrugolfVarsity Captain

597 days ago

Score 1

Next year her team will give her her 1000th win.Every coach needs to bow down to the Queen.And she's done it with class.I only wish that years ago she picked Penn state :-}

Permalink | Reply