And yet, UConn now joins top-ranked Duke, a 78-67 winner in overtime over North Carolina today, as the only undefeated teams.
People are beginning to find out about the 6-foot-3 Bass, the starting center for top-ranked Duke.
Illinois finally lost to top-ranked Duke, 72-62, in the regional semifinals.
And then there was one: top-ranked Duke.
In the Mideast Regional final, her 20 points and career-high 18 rebounds spurred the Gophers past top-ranked Duke, 82-75.
Williams took matters into his own hands last night in the final of the preseason National Invitation Tournament, and that is why top-ranked Duke remains undefeated.
In the game of the year in women's college basketball, top-ranked Duke sought not only a victory over second-ranked Connecticut but also a rite of passage.
And any team is likely to be cannon fodder for top-ranked Duke.
The Pirates (6-5) have lost to top-ranked Duke by a point and at No. 17 Michigan State by 4 points.
The Owls traveled to Cameron Indoor Stadium to play against top-ranked Duke in a nonconference game.