Connecticut Lady Huskies 2013 NCAA Women's Champions

In 2004 UConn men's and women's basketball team became the first duo to win championships in the same season. Tonight, the Louisville Lady Cardinals tried to remake history and win tonight's women's NCAA championship game against the UConn Huskies like the men with their win over Michigan last night.

Unfortunately, the Connecticut lady huskies shut that down early in the game by staying ahead the entire game to win their 8th NCAA women's basketball championship. This is the 8th time the Huskies have made it to the championship stage and they remain undefeated taking down the Louisville lady cardinals 93-60.

Freshman forward Breanna Stewart put up 23 points shooting 9-15 with 9 rebounds and 3 assists for the huskies.

Louisville Cardinals 2013 NCAA Champions

Now this was a game! After a back and forth battle and perhaps one of the greatest display of three-point shooting from bench players Hancock (Louisville) and Albrecht (Michigan) in a college game the comeback team won it all with a final score of 82-76 in this year's championship game.

NCAA national player of the year Trey Burke (Michigan) started the game off on fire with three early shots and seven points before getting into early foul trouble with two fouls early in the first half and sitting out the rest of the half. That's when freshman guard Spike Albrecht came off the bench for Michigan and scored a season high 17 points in the first half, 4-4 from three-point range. Answering to Albrecht was Luke Hancock off the bench for Louisville with three straight three's to close the 12 point gap for the cardinals ending the half 38-37 with Michigan up by one.

Trey Burke was back in the lineup in the second half for the wolverines and finished the game with 24 points and 4 rebounds but it wasn't enough as he and freshman Mitch McGary remained in foul trouble. First half star Albrecht was scoreless in the second round and GR3...Glen Robinson III and Tim Hardaway Jr., son's of former NBA standouts only put up 12 points each as Michigan came up short to the cardinals. Senior guard Peyton Siva had 18 points and and six rebounds to give Louisville the edge. This win gives number one seed Louisville three national championships in school history. Coach Rick Pitino became the only coach in college basketball to have two national championships.

Tomorrow the Louisville cardinals women's basketball team takes the stage in the NCAAW championship game against UConn. In their last meeting the huskies mauled the cardinals at home in Hartford, CT with a final score of 72-58 with their standout player Breanna Stewart out with an injury.

This game will definitely go down to the wire and I can't wait! I'll be back tomorrow with a recap of the women's NCAA basketball championship game between Big East rivals Connecticut and Louisville!

Lori

I'm Back!

Ok...it's been a while I know, but I'm back, just in time for the final four...I got good timing huh? While on my one year writing hiatus (yes, it's been a year don't judge me) I took some time to focus on my career and I totally neglected my passion for writing and my blog. That's all behind me now. I enjoy writing and I'm back doing what I love. Every now and then I may step out of my comfort zone and bring you a story that isn't of the sports persuasion...lol. I just want to write and hope that you enjoy it as well!

Lori

NCAA Women's Final

Baylor's Brittney Griner &  Notre Dame's Skylar Diggins.....this game has just hype around it as the men's finale with Kentucky taking down Kansas!  I'm super excited about this one.  Last year the Lady Aggies from Texas A&M University led by Danielle Adams rallied past the Fighting Irish in a close 76-70 finish.  This year Notre Dame is looking to redeem themselves from last year's upset and capture their second NCAA title in just their 3rd championship appearance.  The Baylor Lady Bears are 39-0 this season looking to make NCAA history.  In the past, teams entering into the championship game undefeated took the championship home.  Not to be bias but....I'm going for the home team....BAYLOR BEARS ALL THE WAY!  What a year!  First they have the heisman trophy winner then possibly the NCAA women's championship! Back in November Baylor defeated Notre Dame in Waco with a final score of 94-81.  Diggins had 27 points, but had 7 turnovers.  Baylor's leading lady Brittney Griner had 32 point and 14 rebounds!  I'll be back after a champion is crowned with a recap.

NBA commissioner considers raising NBA entry age

David Stern has been the NBA commisioner for 28 years and during his tenure the league has upped the age before.  Currently, NBA hopefuls have to be 19 years old during the calendar year of the draft and at least one year out of high school.  The reason?  Stern believes NBA teams would be better served if potential players spend more time developing their skill...totally understandable.  Not to mention a 19 year-old with millions of dollars at their whim is not an ideal situation for retirement planning, but hey, who's complaining!  For more on the story: David Stern wants change to age rule