St. John's, which a few years ago took several huge steps towards returning to legitimacy, has stumbled recently due to injuries, absences and trouble breaking in to the NY/NJ/CT recruiting stream. Is the next step forward happening this season? The Red Storm upset NC State (24) 60-55, and they'll play for the championship of the U of Vermont TD Banknorth Classic today.

Louisville (22) was upset by Western Carolina (77-72), and Wisconsin's return to the rankings will be short-lived after losing to Marquette (who returns only one player from last year). The rest of the seeded teams won out.

Some interesting games on the schedule today: Cindy Blodgett's Black Bears (she won her first game as the new Maine coach) goes up against Holy Cross.

(1) Pat's team meets up with (21) Gail's team in Thompson-Boling (3pmEST) and the WNIT championship game between pits (3) Brenda against (4) Van (3pmEST).

So, what are the chances Van will start off his return to the college ranks with a championship?