Baylor outlasts Notre Dame, 82-81, in thrilling National Championship game

What a game!!!!!!!

It was a matchup where, even if you didn’t have a personal investment in either team, you still had high blood pressure. Sports at its finest.

Baylor held off Notre Dame to clinch their third title

It was a thriller

A classic

The winners overcame a lot to hang on for the trophy.

A long road back for coach Kim Mulkey and the Bears

Injured Lauren Cox was proud that Baylor held on for the title after she went down with a knee injury

Chloe Jackson gave the Bears an edge

Baylor defied the three-point revolution to win.

It was a hit and a miss this time for Arike Ogunbowale

Irish junior Jackie Young isn’t sure if she’ll declare for the WNBA

Tournament news:

Attendance jumped way up for the Tournament for the first time in 15 years.

Baylor plays “old school” and doesn’t shoot three’s.

How Didi Richards emerged as the Bears’ secret weapon.

Baylor’s motto came from Lauren Cox’s parents.

More college news:

Cal’s Kristine Anigwe is the Naismith defensive player of the year.

Megan Walker and Christyn Williams will have to step up for UConn next year.

Arizona is hungry for more after their WNIT championship.

Parents and players are offering contrasting portraits of North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell.

Kara Lawson is reportedly interested in the Tennessee job.