April 4, 2006

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Maryland and Duke tip off the NCAA women's Final Four basketball championship game. Jade Perry, Duke's Alison Bales, and Laura Harper battle for the ball during the first half. Kristi Toliver shoots over Duke's Abby Waner during the second half.

Shay Doron and Duke's Monique Currie fight for a rebound during the first half. Shay Doron shoots as Duke's Abby Waner defends during the second half. Kristi Toliver shoots over Duke's Abby Waner during the second half.

Duke's Alison Bales defends against Maryland's Jade Perry during the first half. Kristi Toliver shoots over Duke's Alison Bales during the first half. Duke's Chante Black, left, and Laura Harper fight for a loose ball during the second half.

Duke's Alison Bales reaches over Crystal Langhorne during the second half. Duke's Monique Currie, right, and Jade Perry battle for a loose ball during the first half. Duke's Alison Bales, right, drives against Crystal Langhorne in the second half.

Duke's Alison Bales, left, Monique Currie (25) and Mistie Williams (1) defend against Crystal Langhorne during the second half.

Photos courtesy Associated Press.