2. Duke
The Lady Blue Devils are Division I's only true juggernaut. Since the first women's NCAA Championship, in 1982, Duke has finished no worse than 16th, and they've won five titles. (Only Arizona State, with six, has won more.) Recently, the team has been almost flawless: they've won the last three NCAA crowns, and four of the last six. Similarly impressive, the team has won the last 12 ACC conference championships.

Spurring Duke's nonpareil success is Dan Brooks, who's coached the team for 23 years. As usual, this year's team is overflowing with talent, led by Amanda Blumenherst, above, a junior who was the college player of the year the last two seasons. The oddity of Duke's success is that it hasn't carried over to the LPGA. Only 11 alumnae have gained status on tour over the years, and none have had great success.