LSU defeats Iowa for its first NCAA women’s basketball championship
1 year, 8 months ago

LSU defeats Iowa for its first NCAA women’s basketball championship

LA Times  

Kim Mulkey had tears of joy streaming down her face as she guided Louisiana State to its first national championship. “I’m so happy for everybody back home in Louisiana.” Clark, The Associated Press national player of the year, couldn’t lead the Hawkeyes to their first national title despite one of the greatest individual performances in NCAA Tournament history. LSU’s Angel Reese gestures in front of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark during the second half of the Tigers’ national title win. “Every single time, every time I go out or Alexis goes out, everybody always comes to step up.” LSU’s Alexis Morris shoots in front of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, left, during the second half of the Tigers’ championship win Sunday. “Hit with a technical foul for throwing the ball under the basket — sometimes that’s how things go.” Clark played the entire fourth quarter with four fouls but couldn’t get the Hawkeyes much closer.

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Alabama football fan survey results: How has transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer gone?
5 months, 1 week ago

Alabama football fan survey results: How has transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer gone?

New York Times  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — What a difference a year makes. Selection Percentage Very pleased 84.1 Somewhat pleased 11.4 Neutral/Not enough information 3.8 Displeased/Very displeased 0.7 It’s one of the biggest questions in college football : What will Alabama look like in the post-Saban era? Selection Percentage National championship 11.2 National Championship Game appearance 12.9 College Football Playoff semifinal/quarterfinal game appearance 57.6 …

Caitlin Clark’s rough weekend in the WNBA: What happened?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s rough weekend in the WNBA: What happened?

LA Times  

The two WNBA rookies were rivals in college. Their teams — Clark’s Hawkeyes and Reese’s Louisiana State Tigers — played in the 2023 NCAA championship game, with LSU claiming a 102-85 victory. Late in the game, Reese was seen waving her hand and pointing to her ring finger in front of Clark, apparently showing the Iowa star where the championship …

Defending national champion LSU boosts its postseason hopes with series win against Texas A&M
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending national champion LSU boosts its postseason hopes with series win against Texas A&M

Associated Press  

With two weeks left in the regular season, LSU is scrambling to avoid becoming the third straight defending national champion to miss the NCAA Tournament. NEBRASKA NO-NO Jackson Brockett’s no-hitter in an 8-0 home win over Kansas State on Wednesday was the first since 1954 by a Nebraska pitcher in a nine-inning game. THAT’S JUST SYC Indiana State swept Belmont …

Iowa star Caitlin Clark pours in 30 points in final NCAA game but Hawkeyes fall to South Carolina
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Iowa star Caitlin Clark pours in 30 points in final NCAA game but Hawkeyes fall to South Carolina

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — For 10 glorious minutes on Sunday, Caitlin Clark seemed poised to make the impossible possible one last time. “South Carolina is so good, there’s only so much you can do,” Clark said, adding, “You’ve basically got to shoot perfect.” You have to basically play perfect, too. I think that’s pretty cool.” Clark’s run to a second straight NCAA …

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women’s Final Four. South Carolina awaits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women’s Final Four. South Carolina awaits

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark eventually found a way. Completely shut down in the first half, the most exciting player in women’s college basketball now has one game left in her storied career at Iowa. Clark scored 21 points and made three momentum-turning 3-pointers in the second half to rally Iowa past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women’s Final …

Caitlin Clark has a chance to end her college career with the title that’s eluded her
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark has a chance to end her college career with the title that’s eluded her

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark will get her wish. Clark shook off a sluggish first half to score 15 of her 21 points after the break as the Hawkeyes rallied past UConn 71-69 on Friday night in the women’s Final Four. One last heave inbounds and Clark ensured she’d get to play her final college basketball game on the biggest stage …

Caitlin Clark and Iowa defeat UConn to set up title showdown with South Carolina
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Iowa defeat UConn to set up title showdown with South Carolina

LA Times  

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer over Connecticut guard Nika Muhl during the second half of the Hawkeyes’ 71-69 victory in the women’s Final Four on Friday night. Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and Connecticut 71-69 in the women’s Final Four on Friday night. …

Clark leads Iowa back to the Final Four. Undefeated South Carolina will be there, too
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Clark leads Iowa back to the Final Four. Undefeated South Carolina will be there, too

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark and Iowa are back in the Final Four again. Staley’s team will face North Carolina State, which is making its first appearance in the Final Four since 1998. It’s the second consecutive year that South Carolina has reached the Final Four undefeated and the fourth in a row the team has advanced at least this …

Iowa tops LSU behind Caitlin Clark’s 41 points
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Iowa tops LSU behind Caitlin Clark’s 41 points

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 94-87 victory on Monday night, advancing the Hawkeyes to their second straight Final Four. Clark, who also scored 41 points in the regional finals last year, and Angel Reese …

Caitlin Clark, wow: Iowa star beats LSU and Angel Reese in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark, wow: Iowa star beats LSU and Angel Reese in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.

Slate  

Caitlin Clark is the greatest player in college basketball. LSU rose above the fray, and the game’s defining star was Tigers forward Angel Reese, not Clark. From the game’s opening possession, on which Clark hit one of her trademark long 3-pointers, it was clear that the Van Lith plan would not work. Van Lith is one of several defenders who …

After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, the focus of the NBA’s best team quickly turned to something else: watching Caitlin Clark and the final minutes of Iowa’s victory over LSU in the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament. With the volume on the television cranked up, 10 Celtics players sat in …

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark put up another sensational performance to carry Iowa to its second straight Final Four. The Hawkeyes’ superstar guard, whose record-breaking exploits have brought unprecedented attention to women’s basketball, made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the NCAA Tournament with a 94-87 victory …

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 89-68 win over Colorado and rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 89-68 win over Colorado and rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Let the hype begin! Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 15 assists to lead top-seeded Iowa to an 89-68 win over fifth-seeded Colorado in the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday, setting up a rematch of last year’s national title game against LSU. “I think everyone’s pretty excited for it,” Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said. It’s going to …

Newspaper edits its column about LSU-UCLA game after Tigers coach Kim Mulkey blasted it as sexist
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Newspaper edits its column about LSU-UCLA game after Tigers coach Kim Mulkey blasted it as sexist

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Los Angeles Times has edited a column it published last week about the LSU women’s basketball team ahead of its game against UCLA following criticism from Tigers coach Kim Mulkey, who blasted it as sexist and hurtful. But I can’t sit up here as a mother and a grandmother and a leader of young people and …

Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s top-ranked offense to face West Virginia’s turnover-hungry defense
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s top-ranked offense to face West Virginia’s turnover-hungry defense

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — West Virginia coach Mark Kellogg is entertained watching superstar Caitlin Clark and Iowa’s offense, up to the point when he realizes his team is going to have to defend the Hawkeyes. “When they get going, they get clicking, it’s fun to watch,” Kellogg said Sunday. “I think coming out with a strong start will be really …

Caitlin Clark, No. 1 seed Hawkeyes take steady approach to NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark, No. 1 seed Hawkeyes take steady approach to NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The first two rounds of the women’s NCAA Tournament are the last chances for Iowa’s Caitlin Clark to play at home, and the last opportunity for Clark and fellow starters Gabbie Marshall and Kate Martin in the postseason. “I feel like that’s not really how we’re approaching it,” Clark said Friday. I feel like if you …

Caitlin Clark’s final NCAA Tournament to begin at home. Can she be as prolific as she was last year?
9 months ago

Caitlin Clark’s final NCAA Tournament to begin at home. Can she be as prolific as she was last year?

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark and Iowa will begin their bid to return to the NCAA women’s national championship game at home Saturday against Holy Cross or UT Martin. Clark, the NCAA Division I career scoring leader, was prolific in last year’s NCAA Tournament. Iowa beat the Cardinals 97-83 in a regional final last year, with Clark going for …

Hubbard leads Mississippi State to 70-60 win over LSU in SEC Tournament’s second round
9 months, 1 week ago

Hubbard leads Mississippi State to 70-60 win over LSU in SEC Tournament’s second round

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Josh Hubbard scored 14 of his 24 points in the second half when he helped Mississippi State pull away late and beat LSU 70-60 on Thursday in the second round of the SEC Tournament. The Bulldogs rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit, outscoring LSU 12-5 to tie the game on a Smith dunk and grabbed the lead …

Clark sparks No. 3 Iowa’s comeback for Big Ten tourney title 3-peat in 94-89 OT win over Nebraska
9 months, 1 week ago

Clark sparks No. 3 Iowa’s comeback for Big Ten tourney title 3-peat in 94-89 OT win over Nebraska

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark overcame a cold start to score 30 of her 34 points after halftime and help third-ranked Iowa rally past Nebraska 94-89 in overtime to win a third straight Big Ten Tournament on Sunday. “It never gets old cutting the net,” Clark said after black and gold confetti covered the court at Target Center to the delight …

Record-setting Caitlin Clark scores 35 as No. 6 Iowa defeats No. 2 Ohio State 93-83
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Record-setting Caitlin Clark scores 35 as No. 6 Iowa defeats No. 2 Ohio State 93-83

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark scored 35 points in her final regular-season home game, becoming the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader in No. So I think building off this is really important.” Clark, who announced on Thursday that she would enter the WNBA draft after the season despite having another year of eligibility remaining, made two free throws with less …

Caitlin Clark’s record-setting night fuels No. 6 Iowa in 108-60 win at Minnesota
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s record-setting night fuels No. 6 Iowa in 108-60 win at Minnesota

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball by scoring 33 points to pass Lynette Woodard and post her 17th career triple-double for sixth-ranked Iowa in a 108-60 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night. “We just played free and had a lot of fun tonight across the board,” said Clark, who also broke the …

Clark moves past Woodard to become all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Clark moves past Woodard to become all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball by scoring 33 points to pass Lynette Woodard and post her 17th career triple-double for sixth-ranked Iowa in a 108-60 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night. Gabbie Marshall scored 16 points to pass the career 1,000-point mark for the Hawkeyes, who were eliminated from contention for …

No. 14 Indiana limits Iowa star Caitlin Clark, stuns No. 4 Hawkeyes 86-69
10 months ago

No. 14 Indiana limits Iowa star Caitlin Clark, stuns No. 4 Hawkeyes 86-69

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Sara Scalia scored 25 points, All-America center Mackenzie Holmes had 24 points and nine rebounds, and No. 2 OHIO STATE 82, PENN STATE 69 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jacy Sheldon scored 20 points, Cotie McMahon and Celeste Taylor added 16 apiece as Ohio State won its 14th straight game. — Angel Reese had 25 points and 20 …

Caitlin Clark of Iowa breaks the NCAA women’s career scoring record with a signature ‘logo 3'
10 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark of Iowa breaks the NCAA women’s career scoring record with a signature ‘logo 3'

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark wasted no time becoming the NCAA women’s career scoring leader Thursday night, taking less than three minutes to score the eight points she needed to break Kelsey Plum’s record. You all knew I was going to shoot the logo 3 for the record.” Clark’s huge night put her at 3,569 points and within 80 …

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark prepares to break all-time scoring record: How will her team react?
10 months, 1 week ago

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark prepares to break all-time scoring record: How will her team react?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Caitlin Clark and Iowa vs West Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Women’s Tournament. IOWA CITY, Iowa — One day shy of likely breaking women’s college basketball’s all-time scoring mark, Iowa senior Caitlin Clark was all smiles with nary an exhale. “Obviously, I understand the magnitude of this,” said Clark, who is …

Does soon-to-be NCAA scoring leader Caitlin Clark need a title to be among game’s best?
10 months, 1 week ago

Does soon-to-be NCAA scoring leader Caitlin Clark need a title to be among game’s best?

Associated Press  

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark will soon be the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader in women’s basketball. “I do.” Clark, who’s averaging 32.1 points this season, has 3,520 career points and needs eight more to pass Plum’s record of 3,527 for Washington from 2013-17. “Even the ones who are just starting to see her will be talking about her greatness,” Staley said, “and …

Nebraska steals Caitlin Clark’s thunder with 82-79 victory over No. 2 Iowa
10 months, 1 week ago

Nebraska steals Caitlin Clark’s thunder with 82-79 victory over No. 2 Iowa

Associated Press  

— Nebraska and Iowa fans alike came to Pinnacle Bank Arena hoping to see Caitlin Clark set the NCAA women’s career scoring record on a nationally televised celebration of women’s basketball. Jaz Shelley’s 3-pointer with 30 seconds left gave Nebraska its first lead, and she made all four of her free throws to close out the Hawkeyes. Iowa’s Caitlin Clark …

Why there's a basketball fan frenzy over Iowa's Caitlin Clark
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why there's a basketball fan frenzy over Iowa's Caitlin Clark

NPR  

Why there's a basketball fan frenzy over Iowa's Caitlin Clark Enlarge this image toggle caption Charlie Neibergall/AP Charlie Neibergall/AP News outlets, including CBS Sports, USA Today and The Baltimore Sun, call it the "Caitlin Clark" effect. Sponsor Message In 2020, Lisa Bluder, the head coach for Iowa women's basketball, described Clark as an "offensive threat" who would only get better …

No. 9 LSU looks to re-establish title credentials after early setbacks
11 months ago

No. 9 LSU looks to re-establish title credentials after early setbacks

Associated Press  

— Widespread perceptions that Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey had built a juggernaut at reigning national champion LSU have been revised somewhat by two losses, a key injury and early season chemistry concerns. “This is what happens when you’re defending champion,” Mulkey said of the intensity with which LSU’s opponents have played and the hostility the Tigers have faced …

Clark moves up career scoring list as No. 2 Iowa defeats Wisconsin, 96-50
11 months ago

Clark moves up career scoring list as No. 2 Iowa defeats Wisconsin, 96-50

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark scored 32 points, moving into fourth place on the all-time NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring list, to help No. It’s “kind of full circle,” said Clark, who recalled seeing Griner and Baylor play in an NCAA Tournament regional final in 2012 in Des Moines, close to Clark’s hometown of West Des Moines. So …

Caitlin Clark stars as No. 3 Iowa beats No. 14 Indiana 84-57 for Big Ten lead
11 months, 1 week ago

Caitlin Clark stars as No. 3 Iowa beats No. 14 Indiana 84-57 for Big Ten lead

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 TEXAS 58 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Ayoka Lee had 21 points and 10 rebounds while becoming Kansas State’s career leader in blocked shots, and the Wildcats snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Longhorns. 13 UCONN 92, ST. JOHN’S 49 NEW YORK — Paige Bueckers …

Picking the most memorable moments from College Football Playoff’s 4-team format era
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Picking the most memorable moments from College Football Playoff’s 4-team format era

New York Times  

This is the final year of the four-team Playoff. Matt Brown: I was fortunate to cover the first three CFP national title games in person from 2014 to 2016, and it’ll be hard to ever top standing at the goal line when Hunter Renfrow caught the winning touchdown from Deshaun Watson in the final seconds to give Clemson its first …

Caitlin Clark becomes Big Ten’s all-time assist leader, No. 4 Iowa women beat Minnesota 94-71
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark becomes Big Ten’s all-time assist leader, No. 4 Iowa women beat Minnesota 94-71

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark has so many awards, she’s not sure where all of them are at. Clark recorded her sixth double-double of the season and 49th of her career with 35 points and 10 assists — and she became the Big Ten’s all-time assist leader. “I have a couple of storage units back home my parents put …

Caitlin Clark scores 28 points to help No. 4 Iowa beat Wisconsin 87-65
1 year ago

Caitlin Clark scores 28 points to help No. 4 Iowa beat Wisconsin 87-65

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Caitlin Clark scored 28 points, Hannah Stuelke added 21 and No. 4 Iowa beat Wisconsin 87-65 on Sunday in the Big Ten opener for each team. “One of the things we talked about is, you’re not going to stop a kid like Caitlin,” Wisconsin coach Marisa Moseley said. It gave us that cushion going into halftime and …

Reese, defending national champ LSU and rebuilt South Carolina leading way in SEC
1 year, 2 months ago

Reese, defending national champ LSU and rebuilt South Carolina leading way in SEC

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Kellie Harper was among the millions watching Angel Reese and LSU capture the national title. We listen to her.” Her team is the favorite to repeat behind the All-American Reese, SEC freshman of the year Flau’Jae Johnson and transfers Hailey Van Lith and Aneesah Morrow. “So in my world it’s pretty salty right now.” Van Lith led …

LSU wins 1st College World Series title since 2009, beating Florida 18-4 one day after 20-run loss
1 year, 5 months ago

LSU wins 1st College World Series title since 2009, beating Florida 18-4 one day after 20-run loss

Associated Press  

— LSU went from its low point of the season to the ultimate high in a span of 24 hours. A day after it gave up the most runs ever in a College World Series game, LSU cranked up its offense and won its first national title since 2009 with an 18-4 victory over Florida on Monday night in the …

Bidens to host UConn, LSU basketball teams at White House
1 year, 7 months ago

Bidens to host UConn, LSU basketball teams at White House

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, plan to welcome the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball champions to the White House later this month. The University of Connecticut Huskies men’s team beat San Diego State 76-59 in April to secure its fifth national title. The invite to LSU became a source of controversy this year after the first …

Vanderbilt women beat Arkansas St., win NCAA bowling title
1 year, 8 months ago

Vanderbilt women beat Arkansas St., win NCAA bowling title

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Second-seeded Vanderbilt beat Arkansas State 4-3 on Saturday at the and won the NCAA women’s bowling championship, the third national title in program history. 3 seed Arkansas State, which beat the Commodores in an opening-round match Friday, jumped to a 2-0 lead and had a 3-1 advantage before Vanderbilt rallied and won three straight games in the …

LSU’s national championship women’s team honored with parade
1 year, 8 months ago

LSU’s national championship women’s team honored with parade

Associated Press  

— LSU star forward Angel Reese sat in the back of an orange convertible Corvette, waving to thousands of fans lining the roadside — and also waving her hand in front of her face from time to time, repeating a gesture that caused a stir at the end of the national championship game. The Tigers paraded across campus and into …

Iowa’s Clark: Don’t criticize LSU’s Reese for gesture
1 year, 8 months ago

Iowa’s Clark: Don’t criticize LSU’s Reese for gesture

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Iowa standout Caitlin Clark said there’s no reason for LSU’s Angel Reese to be criticized on social media for waving her hand in front of her face while staring down Clark during the women’s NCAA championship game. I’m just one that competes — and she competed,” Clark said Tuesday on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines, " adding: “I …

Jill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House
1 year, 8 months ago

Jill Biden wants champions LSU — and Iowa — at White House

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden said Monday that she wants the defeated Iowa women’s basketball team to be invited to the White House in addition to the national title winner Louisiana State University. “But, you know, I’m going to tell Joe I think Iowa should come, too, because they played such a good game.” The White House didn’t immediately …

Caitlin Clark: Angel Reese should not be criticized for gestures at title game
1 year, 8 months ago

Caitlin Clark: Angel Reese should not be criticized for gestures at title game

New York Times  

Iowa star Caitlin Clark said Tuesday that LSU’s Angel Reese should not be criticized for the gestures she made toward Clark in the final moments of Sunday’s national championship game. pic.twitter.com/i8tZyO8bai — ESPN April 4, 2023 What else Clark said Clark called Reese — who was named the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player — a “tremendous, tremendous player” during her …

Caitlin Clark’s dazzling season ends short of title for Iowa
1 year, 8 months ago

Caitlin Clark’s dazzling season ends short of title for Iowa

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Caitlin Clark put her head down as she walked over the Final Four logo at midcourt, the time slipping away in Iowa’s first national championship game. Even though Clark wasn’t able to deliver the Hawkeyes a national title, after a frustrating and foul-plagued 102-85 loss in the finale against LSU, the dazzling 6-foot Iowa-born guard accomplished so much …

LSU defeats Iowa to win its first NCAA basketball championship
1 year, 8 months ago

LSU defeats Iowa to win its first NCAA basketball championship

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kim Mulkey returned home to Louisiana wanting to bring LSU its first basketball championship. “That’s what I came home to do.” The victory made Mulkey the first women’s coach to win national titles at two different schools. “Never in the history of LSU basketball, men or women, has ever played for a championship.” The feisty and flamboyantly dressed …

How Kim Mulkey and LSU’s impossible season resulted in program’s first championship
1 year, 8 months ago

How Kim Mulkey and LSU’s impossible season resulted in program’s first championship

New York Times  

DALLAS — Since 2000, when Kim Mulkey first became a head coach, she has slept with a small notepad and pen next to her bed. “I said, ‘We may be feeding this monster too early.’” Every chance she got, she shoveled effusive praise onto South Carolina, the team everyone expected to hoist the trophy at season’s end. In the offseason, …

The Refs Wrecked the National Title Game, but LSU Rose Above It
1 year, 8 months ago

The Refs Wrecked the National Title Game, but LSU Rose Above It

Slate  

The 2023 NCAA tournament will go down as an epic success story for the enterprise of women’s basketball and for champion LSU, who beat Iowa, 102–85, to win it all on Sunday. All-American center Angel Reese, who shifted the sport’s balance of power when she transferred from Maryland to LSU before the season, managed 15 points and 10 rebounds despite …

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to first Final Four since 1993
1 year, 8 months ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to first Final Four since 1993

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Caitlin Clark put on quite a show, having one of the greatest performances in NCAA Tournament history to help Iowa end a 30-year Final Four drought. 2 seed Hawkeyes to a 97-83 win over fifth-seeded Louisville on Sunday night and send the team to its first women’s Final Four in since 1993. That’s what I did, and that’s …

Clark, Czinano lead Iowa past Georgia in March Madness
1 year, 9 months ago

Clark, Czinano lead Iowa past Georgia in March Madness

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Catilin Clark admits she didn’t have her best game, but it was enough to get Iowa to the Sweet 16. The unanimous AP All-American had 22 points and 12 assists to help the Hawkeyes defeat Georgia 74-66 in a second-round women’s NCAA Tournament game Sunday. Monika Czinano had 20 points, Gabbie Marshall added 15 points and …

Clark gets triple-double as Iowa blows out OSU for B10 title
1 year, 9 months ago

Clark gets triple-double as Iowa blows out OSU for B10 title

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark chased down her 10th rebound for Iowa with 5:18 left in the game and flashed a knowing grin, her 10th career triple-double secured. She’s so competitive, but she loves the game so much.” Monika Czinano scored 26 points on 11-for-12 shooting — a Big Ten Tournament record percentage — as Iowa entered the chat about a …

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