NCAA Women's Title Game

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Apr 8, 2009

NCAA Women's Title Game

UConn 76, Louisville 54

It may have been a longtime coming for Renee Montgomery and the Huskies, but after a disappointing end to last season, they finished the 2008-09 season a perfect 39-0 and unquestionably the best team in the country.

UConn 76, Louisville 54

Geno Auriemma was carried off the court by his team, just as he was in 1995 by his first team.

UConn 76, Louisville 54

Regarding her relationship with Geno Auriemma, Renee Montgomery told the Hartford Courant yesterday, "I think that's why he wants me to win. He knows how much I put into wanting to be coachable, a good teammate and good person. ... Contrary to what he believes, I've liked him ever since I got here." When Auriemma was told of this quote at practice Tuesday, he got teary-eyed.

UConn 76, Louisville 54

After ending last season with a challenge from Geno Auriemma, Tina Charles ended this season with a national title and a Final Four Most Outstanding Player award.

UConn 76, Louisville 54

Maya Moore was plagued by cold shooting through much of the night, but added 18 points for the Huskies in the national championship win.

UConn 76, Louisville 54

It was the first national title for Moore but the sixth for Geno Auriemma and the University of Connecticut.

UConn 76, Louisville 54

Tina Charles had 25 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in the 76-54 win.

UConn 76, Louisville 54

Taking a hard offensive foul to her face, Renee Montgomery fouled out Cardinal point guard Deseree' Byrd.

UConn 76, Louisville 54

Senior captain Montgomery also added 18 points before lifting the trophy.

UConn 76, Louisville 54

After sitting out last season due to a knee injury, Kalana Greene gave the Huskies a good defensive spark against Angel McCoughtry -- not to mention nine points.