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Nancy Darsch, who coached all levels of women's basketball, dies at 68
Nancy Darsch, who coached the New York Liberty to victory in the WNBA's inaugural game in 1997 and also enjoyed a successful career at the college and USA Basketball levels, died Monday. She was 68.
In 1985, Darsch took over as head coach for Ohio State women's basketball, where she had a record of 234-125. Her Buckeyes, led by then-freshman Katie Smith, fell to Texas Tech, led by senior Sheryl Swoopes, in the 1993 NCAA final, 84-82. Ohio State won the Big Ten regular-season title four times under Darsch.