Rarely does a cinderella, a team that captures the imagination, challenges people's perception of them, and redefines what is possible, make the Final Four in women's college basketball. This year was no exception.
In the first semifinal, Rutgers easily defeated LSU. At halftime, LSU's former coach, Pokey Chapman, came back and ad sex with all of the players and it still wasn't enough inspiration for the Tigers to overcome Rutgers fierce defense. Rutgers held LSU to a measly 35 points for the entire game. The Scarlet Knights managed to score 59, which last I checked is more than 35 and enough to advance the finals.
The second semifinal featured UNC and Tennessee. Both stars, Tennessee's Candace Parker and Ivory Latta of UNC, faced early foul trouble. I don't like Latta's face and she picked up 3 fouls in the first half. She's still not on Joakim Noah's ugliness level though. In the first half, Tennessee's Sidney Spencer went strong the hoop and seemingly scored the basket and drew a foul. Instead it was called a charge. The defender is supposed to be set before the offensive player leaves the floor. The Tar Heel defender wasn't even set as Spencer crashed into her, under the basket mind you. This is a fucking Final Four and the referees have no clue what the rules are. C'mon, I'm just a fan and I know better. It's rather shameful.
UNC got out to a double digit lead in the second half. Tennessee stormed back. They showed that they were the better team, fouling out UNC's key players along the way. Parker hit two big free throws late and Latta choked, much like I do when I look at her face. Looks like you won't be pushing Shannon Bobbitt anymore either, you bum. Tennessee won 56-50.
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