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Injured Parker Leads Lady Vols to Final Four

Tennessee to face conference rival LSU in national semi-final

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 1, 2008 11:24 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Candace Parker dislocated her left shoulder but was able to return to the game and lead Tennessee into the women’s Final Four with a 53-45 victory over Texas A&M. Parker left the game twice in the first half because of the injury, but returned midway through the second and helped the Lady Vols overcome a deficit, reports the Associated Press.

Parker scored only eight of her 26 points after the break, but Tennessee’s stout defense shut down the Aggies, holding them scoreless for a five-minute stretch. It is the sixth Final Four appearance in seven years for Pat Summit’s squad, which will have to get by Southeastern Conference rival LSU if they hope to repeat as national champions.

Tennessee forward Candace Parker (3) struggles with Texas A&M forward Patrice Reado (24) and Danielle Gant, center, for a rebound during the second half.
Tennessee forward Candace Parker (3) struggles with Texas A&M forward Patrice Reado (24) and Danielle Gant, center, for a rebound during the second half.   (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Tennessee's Alexis Hornbuckle holds the NCAA women's basketball tournament Oklahoma City Regional final tournament trophy as teammates look on following their 53-45 win over Texas A&M.
Tennessee's Alexis Hornbuckle holds the NCAA women's basketball tournament Oklahoma City Regional final tournament trophy as teammates look on following their 53-45 win over Texas A&M.   (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Tennessee's Candace Parker, top, and Alberta Auguste, left, go up for a rebound against Texas A&M's Danielle Gant, right, during the first half.
Tennessee's Candace Parker, top, and Alberta Auguste, left, go up for a rebound against Texas A&M's Danielle Gant, right, during the first half.   (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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