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Even Without Gant, A&M Handles Duke

Aggies next meet Lady Vols, who cruised past Notre Dame 74-64

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(Newser) – Texas A&M is headed to its first regional finals after a 77-63 defeat of Duke, despite losing its star after the first half, AP reports. Danielle Gant scored eight points before dehydration sidelined her, and Patrice Reado took up her mantle, scoring 17 in the second half. The Blue Devils' costliest stat: 19 turnovers. The Aggies will next face:

The top-seeded Lady Vols, who took down Notre Dame for the 20th straight time, 74-64. As usual, Tennessee's driving force was Candace Parker, who this time turned in 34 points, 13 rebounds, four blocks and three each of steals and assists. "In post-season, you've got to come through," Parker explained.

Tennessee forward Candace Parker (3) reacts to play in the second half of an NCAA women's Oklahoma City Regional semifinal basketball game against Notre Dame, Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Oklahoma City.
Tennessee forward Candace Parker (3) reacts to play in the second half of an NCAA women's Oklahoma City Regional semifinal basketball game against Notre Dame, Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Oklahoma City....   (Associated Press)
Tennessee forward Candace Parker (3) looks for an shot attempt as Notre Dame guard Lindsay Schrader (24) and Ashley Barlow, left rear, defend in the first half of an NCAA women's basketball game.
Tennessee forward Candace Parker (3) looks for an shot attempt as Notre Dame guard Lindsay Schrader (24) and Ashley Barlow, left rear, defend in the first half of an NCAA women's basketball game.   (Associated Press)
Texas A&M's Damitria Buchanan (2), Patrice Reado (24), Morenike Atunrase, right front, and Takia Starks (3) swarm around Duke center Chante Black as she attempts a shot in the second half.
Texas A&M's Damitria Buchanan (2), Patrice Reado (24), Morenike Atunrase, right front, and Takia Starks (3) swarm around Duke center Chante Black as she attempts a shot in the second half.   (Associated Press)
Texas A&M forward Patrice Reado (24) attempts a shot as Duke guard Jasmine Thomas, rear, defends in the second half of an NCAA women's Oklahoma City Regional semifinal game.
Texas A&M forward Patrice Reado (24) attempts a shot as Duke guard Jasmine Thomas, rear, defends in the second half of an NCAA women's Oklahoma City Regional semifinal game.   (Associated Press)
Duke center Chante Black (11) drives past Texas A&M forward Patrice Reado (24) and Takia Starks, right, in the first half of an NCAA women's Oklahoma City Regional semifinal basketball game.
Duke center Chante Black (11) drives past Texas A&M forward Patrice Reado (24) and Takia Starks, right, in the first half of an NCAA women's Oklahoma City Regional semifinal basketball game.   (Associated Press)
Texas A&M guard A'Quonesia Franklin (10) drives against Duke guard Abby Waner, right, in the second half of an NCAA women's Oklahoma City Regional semifinal basketball game. Texas A&M won 77-63.
Texas A&M guard A'Quonesia Franklin (10) drives against Duke guard Abby Waner, right, in the second half of an NCAA women's Oklahoma City Regional semifinal basketball game. Texas A&M won 77-63.   (Associated Press)
Tennessee forward Candace Parker, right, attempts to block a shot by Notre Dame forward Becca Bruszewski (32) in the second half of an NCAA women's Oklahoma City Regional semifinal game.
Tennessee forward Candace Parker, right, attempts to block a shot by Notre Dame forward Becca Bruszewski (32) in the second half of an NCAA women's Oklahoma City Regional semifinal game.   (Associated Press)
Tennessee's Nicky Anosike, right, looks upwards as Notre Dame center Erica Williamson, center, comes down on top of her. Notre Dame's Lindsay Schrader (24) looks on from the rear.
Tennessee's Nicky Anosike, right, looks upwards as Notre Dame center Erica Williamson, center, comes down on top of her. Notre Dame's Lindsay Schrader (24) looks on from the rear.   (Associated Press)
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