They won the first game behind Jerry West's 53 points, and had a 3-2 lead after five.

Miami, behind Mason's 14 points, took a 62-60 lead into the fourth period.

The Big J entered the game, his team behind 15 points.

Down 28-25 early in the second, the Raptors went on a 16-3 run behind 7 points by Carter to go ahead, 41-31.

Purdue was ahead by 12, home free behind Figgs's 18 points, all in the second half, for a 62-45 victory and the women's national title.

St. John's went on a 10-3 surge behind 6 points by Sealy for a 53-42 lead early in the second half.

In game 7, Washington jumped to a 28-13 lead after one quarter behind 14 points by Chenier.

But the Pacers, behind 15 points from Miller, took a 69-67 lead into the fourth quarter.

Clarke scored 34, but Pawnee won the game behind 28 points from Page.

Then, behind 10 more points from Sprewell, they took 64-48 lead at halftime, setting a season high for points in a half.