While UConn's 71st NCAA Division I record 71st straight win will dominate the headlines, a potential concussion suffered by UConn sophomore guard Caroline Doty is the bigger news of the day.

Beginning with the 59-44 victory over Notre Dame, it was much more of a struggle than the final score would indicate. It was also a bit stunning showcase from a style standpoint as two of the most gifted offensive teams in the Big East and the country were locked in a defensive struggle.

"Our guys gutted it out, we made some big shots at the end, we made some big plays at big moments," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said.

As for Doty who had three key first-half 3-pointers, both Auriemma and Kalana Greene didn't seem to think the injury she suffered when she took an elbow from Notre Dame's Ashley Barlow to the back of her head with 49.7 seconds to play.

"She is better, she was better in the locker room," Auriemma said. "She was really sore, she was really hurt, scared all those things. She is alert, she is moving around. You guys have talked to her, how are you going to hurt her especially in the head."

DOLSON, MINISINK VALLEY FALL
UConn incoming freshman Stefanie Dolson had 21 points despite dealing with foul trouble but it wasn't enough as her Minisink Valley of Slate Hill, N.Y. team lost to Kingston 53-34 in the New York Section 9 Class AA championship game on Monday.

WALKER HONORED
UConn signee Samarie Walker was named the Ohio Southwest District II Player of the Year.

Walker, a 6-foot-1 forward/guard at Chaminade Julienne in Dayton, is averaging 16.2 points and nearly 9.5 rebounds for the Eagles