Tennessee couldn't handle the Brittney Griner show. The Summitteers traded leads with the Bears for 30 minutes or so, then fell apart: Griner ended up with 27 points and ten blocks; her teammate Morgan Medlock had 12 and 11 (boards, not blocks).

"They, by far, were better on the defensive end," said Pat; the very orange Memphis crowd had little to cheer. It's Tennessee's second earlier-than-expected exit in a row, and though less shocking than their first-round loss to Ball State, it might be a more remarkable defeat: Pat can't simply blame it on lack of experience.

Baylor looked good: Griner looked exceptional on both ends, altering shots and precluding drives to the basket even when she didn't get the block-- and her teammates seemed to have her back.

Tennessee defeated Baylor to open the year, in Griner's first collegiate game.