Minnesota's improbable run continued. After a sluggish start, the Gophers pounded their way back into the game, and then dominated the second half.

"I don't even know what to say," coach Borton said.

Shannon Bolden shut down Amber Jacobs. And McCarville was off the damn hook. "I had seven blocks -- really?" she said. "I knew I had maybe three. Seven! That's a big number."

BC's emotional run came to an end, but they are deservedly proud of the way they've played down the stretch this year. "I'm proud to be coaching this team," said coach Inglese.