MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Baylor coach Kim Mulkey takes plenty of pride in her team’s regional semifinals win. That doesn’t mean she takes pleasure in seeing Tennessee’s Pat Summitt lose.
“You have to take satisfaction from winning for these kids up here. I don’t take any satisfaction in beating Pat Summitt today,” Mulkey said. “Pat is our John Wooden.”
Baylor advanced to its second NCAA regional final in four tries with a 77-62 win over Tennessee on Saturday.
One of those losses in the round of 16 came in a 71-69 loss to Tennessee in 2004. The teams were tied at 69 when Lady Vols Shyra Ely and Tasha Butts missed two shots on the goal in the final seconds.
In the scramble for the rebound, Baylor’s Jessika Stratton collided with Butts and was called for a foul. The foul withstood a review by the officials to see if it came after time expired, and Butts hit two free throws to grab the win.