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Wiggins, Stanford Upset UConn

Cardinal advance to women's national championship game

By Jamie Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 6, 2008 10:35 PM CDT

(Newser) – Stanford is on its way to the women’s national title game after knocking off No. 1 UConn tonight, 82-73. Senior Candice Wiggins had a game-high 25 points and led in rebounds, as well, with 13. Kayla Pederson did her part and tacked on another... Read full story »

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