Women's Hoops Blog

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Saturday, January 31, 2009

The Basket Cases drove to Charlottesville to see the Terps play UVA last night, and they didn't like what they saw. Maryland led at the break, but Virginia came roaring back for an important ACC win.

One key was defense; another was Kristen London, a senior who barely played until injuries created a vacancy among Ryan's reserves. London finished with 5 boards, 5 assists, and a late trey that preserved the Cavs' comfortable lead.

“If Debbie wants me to fill up the water coolers, I will do that,” London told reporters before the game. “Whatever job that she wants to give me, I am going to handle it... I just feel like it is a time that has been long coming.”