It was the seventh meeting of the series and Maryland's first victory over Duke.

The Rosses kept control over Duke and her mother by allowing them only a small amount of money to survive on.

They won the title outright with a season-ending win over Duke.

That game, combined with an earlier victory over Duke, has Cornell (10-0) dreaming about its first national title since 1977.

Three weeks later, Glinka had another strong showing in 28-14 win over Duke.

The power forward has missed the last two games with a strained left arch, sustained in last week's victory over Duke.

"In retrospect, that victory over Duke was more harmful to Cincinnati," he said.

But its legs may still feel the effects of Saturday's 121-120 victory over Duke in four overtimes.

More than eight months after their tournament victory over Duke in the second round, the Friars had something to build on.

Each team lost just two games last season, and in the end last night, Connecticut's experience prevailed over Duke, 71-66.