Both UConn teams began the season at #1, and many predicted that this would be the first year ever to have the same school win both titles. Both teams -- and their stars, Taurasi and Okafor -- struggled at times with injuries and off nights. But both were in top form for March.

Last night, the men completed the first half of the feat by dismantling Georgia Tech in the national championship. Tonight, the women (who the Times says have the flagship program in Storrs) have their shot.

Taurasi will be sad tonight when her storied college career comes to an end. For her, there's only one way to go out.

"After four years, and every year being amazing, and this being our last chance to go out there and put the Connecticut jersey on... it means a lot to us," she said. "When you're playing for a national championship, that's all you can ask for. We have worked hard these five months. Throughout the season, we have had a lot of ups and downs and I think we have handled it really well. And now we're in a position to win a national championship. As a senior, I don't think you can go out any better way."

Voepel writes that Conlon's play could be key tonight, as it was against Minnesota. Conlon has absorbed her share of criticism from Geno and others, but she just keeps winning.

"All I'm worried about is making the stupid little plays that no one else wants to make,'' Maria says. "Some days those plays don't show up in box scores, some days they do.''