Preparing For The NCAA Tournament in Bridgeport
UConn set to begin NCAA Tournament play on Sunday at the Arena at Harbor Yard

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (March 22, 2008) - The No. 1 University of Connecticut women's basketball team began its preparation on Saturday afternoon as the Huskies took part in their first press conference and interviews of the 2008 Women’s Division I NCAA Tournament as well as an open practice at the Arena at Harbor Yard. 

UConn, the tournament's top seed, will begin NCAA Tournament play on Sunday, March 23 against Ivy League Champion, No. 16 Cornell. Sunday’s first round match-up is set for a 7:22 p.m. tip.

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma answers questions during Saturday’s press conference.	Freshman Maya Moore drives to the hoop during Saturday’s open practice at the Arena at Harbor Yard.
Maya Moore is interviewed in the team’s locker room as part of Saturday’s media availability before open practice.	Renee Montgomery (left) and Ketia Swanier (right) listen as the UConn coaches go over plays during Saturday’s open practice.
Ketia Swanier (left), Renee Montgomery (center) and head coach Geno Auriemma answer questions from reporters during Saturday’s press conference at the Arena at Harbor Yard.	Head coach Geno Auriemma and sports information contact Randy Press meet with ESPN’s broadcast team, including Rebecca Lobo, Bob Picozzi and Mary Murphy, at UConn’s open practice on Saturday afternoon.