Women's Hoops Blog

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Friday, March 26, 2004

Lieberman previews the BC-Minnesota matchup. She says turnovers are the key. True that.

Amber Jacobs, the heart and soul of the Eagles squad, is ready for the challenge. But as Jackie MacCallum reports in the Globe today, Amber almost quit the team last year. A deeply religious young woman from a small town, Amber struggled to adjust to the cosmopolitan life and values of Boston. But she stuck it out, and she has gained the respect of her teammates.

In Sunday's game, Amber may have to deal with Shannon Bolden, the Gophers' defensive stopper.