In her debut game with this team, Essence Carson put in 17 points and 6 rebounds.

"We're just happy to make it to the Sweet 16 right now," said Essence Carson, who scored 15 points.

Essence Carson (born 1986), basketball player for the New York Liberty.

Essence Carson, the team's captain, was particularly eloquent in her remarks and in her responses to questions.

Essence Carson chipped in with 12 points and 8 rebounds in a collective team effort.

"That last game was definitely a reality check," Rutgers forward Essence Carson said.

With Nos. 8, 4 and 1 already vanquished, with Essence Carson on the case, why shouldn't they believe something special is within their reach?

"We did a horrible job at the beginning," forward Essence Carson said.

And Essence Carson hit two free throws with 1:08 left to cut Tennessee's edge to 49-47.

Essence Carson led Rutgers with 17 points.