NCAA News Archive - 2009

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Apr 10, 2009 2:41:32 PM


The NCAA News

Following is a summary of the Double-A Zone news from the week of April 6-10.

The Final Four

See exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage, including videos, podcasts and photos from the Men’s and Women’s Final Fours in Detroit and St. Louis.

OTHER NEWS

A special thanks to the Titans

The University of Detroit Mercy served as the host for this year’s Men's Final Four. Watch this video with the Local Organizing Committee member and University of Detroit Mercy Athletics Director Keri Gaither.

PERFECTION!

“President Barack Obama, I’ll be seeing you soon,” said Tina Charles, the most outstanding player of the Women’s Final Four (national championship teams visit the White House). Charles led Connecticut to a 76-54 victory over third-seeded Louisville in the women’s title game. Charles was the game-high scorer with 25 points, followed by Louisville’s Angel McCoughtry with 23. Connecticut’s Maya Moore and Renee Montgomery both finished with 18.

Check out exclusive photos from UConn’s big night.

What does it mean to have two male coaches in the women’s final?

Tuesday’s Division I Women’s Basketball Championship game marks just the second time two male coaches have met in the final. We reported earlier this year about a study that found 51.7 percent of female student-athletes said they would prefer their coach to be a male. Only 40.7 percent said they would prefer their coach be a female.

Why do female student-athletes prefer men as coaches? What does it mean to have two male coaches in the women’s final?

North Carolina wins men’s championship

Check out videos and highlights from the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship game.

Pinnacle of Fitness crowns champion today

Women’s basketball crowned its first Pinnacle of Fitness champion on Monday. Watch an interview with NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball VP Sue Donohoe as she describes the importance of this special event.

YES Clinics reach out to Special Olympics

Watch this video to appreciate the power sports has in the lives of all athletes.


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