Final
Parker shines as top-ranked Tennessee edges Oklahoma
Nov 16, 2007 - 6:35 AM TAMPA, Florida (Ticker) -- Candace Parker scored 28 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead top-ranked Tennessee to a 70-67 victory over No. 8 Oklahoma on Thursday.Parker was 10-of-18 from the floor and was terrific on the defensive end, blocking four shots and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Shannon Bobbitt was 6-of-10 from 3-point range and scored 22 of her career-high 27 points in the second half for the Volunteers.
Tennessee (2-0) struggled in the victory, turning the ball over 19 times while making 16-of-23 free-throws. Oklahoma (0-2) couldn't capitalize on the Volunteers' mistakes, committing 22 turnovers.
Courtney Paris, who was named Player of the Year last season, scored 21 points and pulled down 16 rebounds for Oklahoma.
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NCAA WOMENS BB ESPNU WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL
FINAL 1ST 2ND TOTAL
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TENNESSEE (1) 32 38 70
OKLAHOMA (8) 29 38 67 FINAL
Nov 15 11:52 PM - 132
rootsRUWTbot Added 34 roots (Ranked Teams (1 vs. 9), Upset, Close Finish)
Tennessee(1) vs. Oklahoma(9)Nov 15 11:43 PM - 98
rootsRUWTbot Added 37 roots (Ranked Teams (1 vs. 9), Upset, Close Finish)
Tennessee(1) vs. Oklahoma(9)Nov 15 11:39 PM - ESPNU WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL
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NCAA WOMENS BB (1) TENNESSEE 32
(8) OKLAHOMA 29 HALFTIME
Nov 15 10:35 PM
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