Women's Basketball

Tennessee’s Kamiko Williams played her best basketball as a senior this season.

Pat Summitt and Geno Auriemma paid their respects to each other Tuesday night.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — His eighth national championship in hand, Geno Auriemma wanted to savor the moment and not talk about a dynasty just yet.

Tennessee’s Holly Warlick spoke of her first season as the Lady Vols coach last week as if she were in construction.

Pat Summitt already was thankful for Peyton Manning’s involvement with her foundation as honorary co-chair for the advisory board. Now she counts Manning and his wife, Ashley, as major contributors after they committed to donating $500,000.

When Tennessee’s coaches met with their players last week, they urged the Lady Vols to separate the “off” from “season” when considering the next four-plus months.

CHICAGO (AP) — Mercedes Russell had 16 points and had 12 rebounds to lead the West to a 92-64 win over the East in the girls McDonald's All-American game at the United Center on Wednesday night.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tennessee’s feel-good women’s basketball story certainly didn’t end that way Tuesday night.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Meighan Simmons had reason Tuesday to celebrate her season, but not her NCAA tournament play.

Stats for the Louisville vs Tennessee game on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jeff Walz sees no reason to pile on with all the pressure that naturally comes with the NCAA women's tournament.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sponging up tales of Jim Valvano and Muhammad Ali, the Louisville Cardinals are embracing the role of the underdog in the most fearless of fashions.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Even without towering Brittney Griner blocking the route, Tennessee still couldn’t get to the Final Four.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Meighan Simmons was honored last month as one of the top women’s basketball players in the SEC.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Look out, Tennessee: The giant slayers of the NCAA women's tournament are coming for you next.