Connecticut's Brianna Banks (13) goes up for a shot while guarded by Maryland's Alyssa Thomas (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Maryland's Alyssa Thomas and Laurin Mincy had plenty of reason to smile after the Terrapins wiped out an 18-point deficit in their 81-74 win over Texas A&M and advanced to the NCAA women's Final Four. (Associated Press)
Maryland's Alyssa Thomas (25) drives to the basket as Louisville's Becky Burke defends during the first half of an NCAA tournament second-round women's college basketball game, Monday, March 19, 2012, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)