Minnesota had a tumultuous few years with three coaches in three seasons. But somehow, through it all, the program actually improved. The team kept winning, more and more fans kept showing up, and last year the Gophers made the Sweet 16 for the firtst time.

Now they hope to take it to the next level.

Coach Borton is amazed with her team. "I have a lot of respect for every player on this team for hanging in there the last three or four years. I don't know if other teams would've been able to do that. All the players stuck together, and no one transferred. Our team has gotten better from all the perseverance. I give them a lot of credit.''