2005 Paradise Jam

On November 25 Minnesota defeated Nevada 83–75. In the other game, Virginia defeated Alabama 69–48.[6]

On November 26, Alabama defeated Nevada 76–46 in the third place game. Minnesota took on Virginia in the championship game and although down by two points at halftime came back to win 69–64.[7]

Jamie Broback (Minnesota) was named MVP. The other all-stars included Tiffany Sardin (Virginia), Liz Podominick (Minnesota), Denesha Kenion (Virginia), Lauren Hill (Alabama), and Dellena Criner (Nevada)[8]

Tennessee took on Michigan State on Thanksgiving day. Tennessee was ranked second in the nation while Michigan State was ranked ninth, but Tennessee won easily 83–55. 10th-ranked Maryland took on Gonzaga, opening up a 29 point lead at halftime and cruising to an 88–50 victory.[9]

On the following day Tennessee took on Gonzaga, who shot almost 60% in the first half, but Tennessee still led by seven points at the half and expanded their lead another seven points in the second half to win 79–65. Maryland faced Michigan State in the other game. Although Michigan State held a four-point lead at halftime, Maryland came back strongly in the second half and ended up with the win, 75–61.[9]

On the final day of the tournament, Michigan State took on Gonzaga and won, 60–45. In the game for the championship, Tennessee faced Maryland. The Terrapins held a five-point lead, 51 – 46 in the second half, but the Lady Vol's came back to take the lead. Maryland cut the lead to a single point, 76–75 late in the game but Maryland failed to score on a late possession when Tennessee stole the ball and closed out the game 80–75.[9]

Candace Parker of Tennessee was named the MVP. The other all-stars were Shanna Zolman(Tennessee), Crystal Langhorne(Maryland), Marissa Coleman(Maryland), Lindsay Bowen(Michigan State), and Stephanie Hawk (Gonzaga).[8]