Today's games:

UConn beat BC earlier this year, but this is a new day. The last two games have boosted BC's confidence, and it is convinced that it can play with anyone. For her part, Kim Mackie is just happy to be there after all the setbacks she has faced.

Notre Dame's defense has brought it this far. They will need to keep it up today, and they will need to focus in particular on Beth Jones and Mary Jo Noon.

The Gophers have changed their style from an up-tempo, oppotunistic game to a patient, deliberate game. Will their half-court sets work against Texas, who has re-emerged as a major power? Stacy Stephens will certainly make Minnesota's life difficult underneath.

La Tech and LSU haven't played a regular season game in a decade, but the selection committee has once again put them on a collision course. Usually, in the tourney, LSU has been the underdog -- this time it's the favorite.