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  Diana Taurasi scored 157 points -- making her the clear-cut NCAA Tournament MVP. AP

Taurasi's title

Although UConn junior Diana Taurasi stepped up throughout the tournament, she clearly saved her best for last at the Georgia Dome on Tuesday. The guard poured in 28 points -- 17 in the second half -- to lift Connecticut to a 73-68 win. It's the second consecutive title for the 37-1 Huskies, the third in four years and fourth overall.

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