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Louisville Is Lone Obstacle Left to UConn's Perfect Season

Cardinals ride big wave into tonight's title game

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(Newser) – The underdog Louisville Cardinals face off against undefeated Connecticut in tonight’s NCAA women’s basketball final, and if nothing else have undimmed optimism on their side, the Los Angeles Times reports. Most observers have their bets on the Huskies—just fine by one Louisville senior. “That’s how we win. So I hope they all wish Connecticut wins,” said All-American Angel McCoughtry. “We just want people to keep doubting us.”

“We’ve done it 38 times, hopefully we can do it one more time,” Connecticut’s coach Geno Auriemma said. But the Cardinals aren’t exactly an easy mark, riding a wave of tournament victories and a 34-4 season. “People have said that Geno has never lost a national championship,” said one Louisville player. “But neither has Coach Walz.”

Connecticut's Renee Montgomery celebrates with coach Geno Auriemma.
Connecticut's Renee Montgomery celebrates with coach Geno Auriemma.   (AP Photo)
Connecticut's Maya Moore.
Connecticut's Maya Moore.   (AP Photo)
Louisville's Angel McCoughtry, center, sits on the bench after an injury in the second half of the first-round women's NCAA basketball tournament game against Miami of Ohio.
Louisville's Angel McCoughtry, center, sits on the bench after an injury in the second half of the first-round women's NCAA basketball tournament game against Miami of Ohio.   (AP Photo)
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We're playing a team that has a lot going for it right now, a team that, from what I've heard, really wants to play us. I admire the Big East camaraderie. I'm sure that's what they meant, right? - UConn coach Geno Auriemma

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Apr 7, 09 8:35 PM CDT
Woman's basketball....Now that's entertainment...... Reply
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