2003 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament
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The 2003 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament began on March 22, 2003, and concluded on April 8, 2003, when the Connecticut Huskies (UConn) won their second straight national title. The Final Four was held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on April 6–8, 2003. UConn, coached by Geno Auriemma, defeated archrival Tennessee, coached by Pat Summitt, 73–68 in the championship game. UConn's Diana Taurasi was named Most Outstanding Player.
Teams | 64 | ||||
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Finals site | Georgia Dome Atlanta, Georgia | ||||
Champions | Connecticut Huskies (4th title, 4th title game, 7th Final Four) | ||||
Runner-up | Tennessee Volunteers (10th title game, 14th Final Four) | ||||
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Winning coach | Geno Auriemma (4th title) | ||||
MOP | Diana Taurasi (Connecticut) | ||||
Attendance | 334,587 | ||||
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This was the first year of a new format, in which the final game is held on the Tuesday following the men's championship, in contrast to prior years, when it was held on Sunday evening, between the men's semi-final and final. The game now is the final game of the Division 1 collegiate basketball season.