Cincinnati, a Supporters' Shield favorite before the season, won its second straight despite playing without four starters, including striker Evander and Arlington’s Miles Robinson.

The Sixers still didn’t throw in the towel. Thanks to a 13-3 run of their own, they closed the gap to 104-103 with 1:45 to play. But Edwards responded with a three-pointer and a jumper on consecutive ...

Strong went on to play for Geno Auriemma’s UConn Huskies. Edwards went with Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks. The two rising stars will meet again on Sunday, when No. 2 seed UConn faces ...