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Kristi Toliver (20) nailed a 3-pointer to propel the Terps to a title.

Future Shock

A year away? Hardly. After two freshmen shook off early struggles, Maryland rallied past Duke, 78-75 in OT, for its first title. Mechelle Voepel explains where the comeback came from. Story |

• Duke stunned | Reaction ESPN Motion

| Hays: Terp trio turns it around
• First of many? | Duke lets one get away | Currie's quest ends

Lieberman wrap | Title game chat wrap

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Confidence Game

Maryland coach Brenda Frese instilled the confidence and implemented the adjustments. Freshmen Kristi Toliver and Marissa Coleman (left) delivered the results. The combination powered the Terps to a title, writes Nancy Lieberman.
• ESPN experts: Terps find the X-factors
• All-access with the new champions ESPN Motion

• Terps mirror Frese's intensity

BRACKET 101

Check Your Bracket

Bragging rights? Hardly. None of our experts in Bristol's Best picked Maryland to win the NCAA title. But Kara Lawson edged Graham Hays for the crown.

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TRAVEL TIPS

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