What a game. UConn finally figured out how to stop Stephens: Wilnett Crockett. The refs were allowing a lot of contact underneath, and Crockett was really pushing Stephens back. Taurasi had some trouble breaking free from Texas's tough, physical D, but she made huge plays -- the half-court one-handed pass to Crockett was sick. UConn almost gave the game back with missed free throws, but they made just enough.

It was a close game in all respects. Texas had a slight rebounding edge (32-29) and fewer turnovers (12-14), but UConn shot better from the field (45%-42%) and, despite the garbage at the end, also shot slightly better from the line.

Texas fans hate the refs. No one fouled out, and the foul discrepancy wasn't huge -- 20-15. But there were some key fouls called at the end.