UConn in comfortable territory in Portland 3 region full of stars

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PORTLAND, Ore. -- If last year's early exit from the Women's NCAA Tournament is on the minds of his players, UConn coach Geno Auriemma doesn't want to know about it.

"Half the team wasn't here last year, so if it's hanging over them, it's only hanging over half of them," said Auriemma, referringto UConn's 73-61 Sweet Sixteen loss to Ohio State in Seattle. "Let's hope the o