Tennessee (34-2) vs. LSU (31-5) 8:30 P.M., ESPN

Region: Oklahoma City

How they got here: Def No. 16 Oral Roberts 94-55; No. 9 Purdue 78-52; No. 5 Notre Dame 74-64; No. 2 Texas A&M 53-45

Coach: Pat Summitt (33rd season at Tennessee, 981-182; 33rd season overall, 981-182)

Key players: F Candace Parker 6-4/Jr., (21.5 ppg, 8.4 rpg); F Alberta Auguste 5-11/Sr., (5.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg); C Nicky Anosike 6-4/Sr., (9.0 ppg, 7.3 rpg); G Shannon Bobbitt 5-2/Sr., (9.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg), G Alexis Hornbuckle 5-11/Sr., (10.2 ppg, 5.7 rpg)

Why they'll win it all: Two words: Candace Parker. Parker is the best player in women's college basketball and has the ability to take over a game.

Why they won't: Two words: Candace Parker. She dislocated her left shoulder twice during the region final and might not be in top shape.

Region: New Orleans

Coach: Van Chancellor (1st season at LSU, 31-5; 29th season overall, 719-270)

Key players: F Sylvia Fowles 6-6/Sr., (17.2 ppg, 10 rpg); F Ashley Thomas 6-0/Sr., (5.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg); G Quianna Chaney 5-11/Sr., (14.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg); G Erica White 5-3/Sr., (7.7 ppg, 3.1 rpg); G RaShonta LeBlanc 5-7/Sr., (6.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg)

Why they'll win it all: LSU has one of the most physical post players in the country in Fowles, coupled with a smothering defense.

Why they won't: They face the risk of being under-prepared against SEC foe Tennessee.