The Hartford Courant blankets the pages with women's hoops coverage. It recaps UConn's first 3 finals, and also the meeting earlier this year between the Huskies and Vols. It breaks down the matchup, giving Tennessee the advantage in the frontcourt and UConn the advantage in the backcourt. It discusses the Pat and Geno rivalry. It profiles Jessica Moore and her father, who died in a car accident. It also rehashes the story of Lawson and her father. Finally, more on fearless and peerless Taurasi, who yesterday won the Wade Trophy.

The Register talks about how Geno has motivated Conlon: "She has that wonderful combination," Auriemma said. "She’s short ... but she’s slow." Though many are unhappy with the finals pairing, says the paper, this is a made-for-tv matchup.

In the Conn Post, Geno says Tennessee is the favorite. "I don't think there's any way we can win if Tennessee plays their 'A' game."