LSU’s Angel Reese absent for Tigers’ victory at Southeastern Louisiana
1 year, 1 month ago

LSU’s Angel Reese absent for Tigers’ victory at Southeastern Louisiana

Associated Press  

— LSU All-America forward Angel Reese was not with the seventh-ranked Tigers for their short road trip to SE Louisiana on Friday night. LSU forward Angel Reese warms up before an NCAA basketball game against Mississippi Valley State on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Baton Rouge, La. Reese, nicknamed the “Bayou Barbie” and known for her eyelash extensions and pink finger nails, led LSU to its first national title in women’s basketball last season. Her 34 double-doubles that season set an NCAA record and her 23 consecutive double-doubles to begin last season broke Sylvia Fowles’ previous LSU record of 19.

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REVEALED: Why Angel Reese was mysteriously left out of LSU lineup during her final college season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

REVEALED: Why Angel Reese was mysteriously left out of LSU lineup during her final college season

Daily Mail  

Nearly a year after Angel Reese mysteriously disappeared from LSU women's basketball's starting lineup, she has revealed why the two-week sabbatical took place. Reese was one of the biggest stars in college basketball last year and was seemingly riding high coming off a 2023 national championship. Angel Reese clears the air about why she missed some time at LSU Watch …

LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photo shoot, says ‘I didn’t want to be basic’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photo shoot, says ‘I didn’t want to be basic’

Associated Press  

Bayou Barbie is WNBA bound. “I didn’t want anything to be basic.” “I’ve done everything I wanted to in college,” added Reese, who also has expressed interest in playing professionally in Europe during the WNBA offseason. “We wish her good luck as she moves to the WNBA and look forward to see all that she accomplishes.” Reese burst onto the …

Johnson, Reese lead defending champion LSU past UCLA 78-69 to reach Elite Eight
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Johnson, Reese lead defending champion LSU past UCLA 78-69 to reach Elite Eight

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Angel Reese says LSU’s players are embracing the role of “good villains” as they make a run toward repeating as national champions. Flau’jae Johnson had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Reese put up her 26th double-double of the season Saturday as LSU beat UCLA 78-69 in the Sweet 16. We’re just changing the game.” LSU advanced …

Flau’jae Johnson, No. 8 LSU run past Auburn 78-48 in the SEC Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Flau’jae Johnson, No. 8 LSU run past Auburn 78-48 in the SEC Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LSU’s Last-Tear Poa, starting in place of injured SEC freshman of the year Mikaylah Williams, had six points in the first quarter, which ended with LSU ahead 27-5. “This team has been resilient, this team has bounced back and I believe they will.” BIG PICTURE …

LSU’s Angel Reese, Hailey Van Lith take part in senior day, but don’t rule out a return
9 months, 2 weeks ago

LSU’s Angel Reese, Hailey Van Lith take part in senior day, but don’t rule out a return

Associated Press  

— The crowd filling LSU’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center chanted, “One more year!,” when star forward Angel Reese and explosive guard Hailey Van Lith were standing at center court during senior day festivities. and the support here that made me who I am.” “It’s a lot of pressure, of course,” Reese added, “but I’m just trying to focus on the …

Angel Reese’s 22 points, 14 rebounds lead No. 9 LSU past Kentucky 77-56
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Angel Reese’s 22 points, 14 rebounds lead No. 9 LSU past Kentucky 77-56

Associated Press  

— LSU star forward Angel Reese, who has some major life and career decisions looming, insists she’s “just trying to focus on the now and just enjoy the moment.” On Sunday, she played like it. Reese had 22 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks and three steals in what might have been her final regular-season game for LSU, and the ninth-ranked …

Reese’s 25 points, 20 rebounds help No. 13 LSU women beat Auburn 71-66
10 months ago

Reese’s 25 points, 20 rebounds help No. 13 LSU women beat Auburn 71-66

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Angel Reese had 25 points and 20 rebounds for her 17th double-double of the season, Last-Tear Poa added 13 points and No. Reese was 8 of 13 from the field and 9 of 11 at the stripe to record her sixth career game with …

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 …

Reese has 19 points, 9 rebounds in her return, No. 7 LSU tops No. 9 Va. Tech 82-64
1 year ago

Reese has 19 points, 9 rebounds in her return, No. 7 LSU tops No. 9 Va. Tech 82-64

Associated Press  

— Angel Reese had 19 points and nine rebounds in her return from a four-game absence, Mikaylah Williams scored 20 points, and No. “Just proud of how she handled herself, proud she’s back to the Angel everybody knows.. There’s nothing but positive things about what happened on that floor.” Her return came at a convenient time for LSU, which narrowly …

LSU’s Angel Reese returns, says she wants people to realize she is not just an athlete
1 year ago

LSU’s Angel Reese returns, says she wants people to realize she is not just an athlete

Associated Press  

— LSU forward Angel Reese was talking to reporters even before she sat down in front of a microphone to take questions. I’m just happy to be here with them.” Reese, whose temporary departure from the team stemmed from unspecified “locker room issues” that coach Kim Mulkey has declined to divulge, rejoined her teammates at practice this week. “I’m back …

LSU’s Angel Reese is back with the No. 7 Tigers after 4-game absence
1 year ago

LSU’s Angel Reese is back with the No. 7 Tigers after 4-game absence

Associated Press  

— LSU star forward Angel Reese, who has missed four games for undisclosed reasons, is rejoining the No. “She’s just been really good in practice.” Reese had foreshadowed her return when she posted on social media a photo of herself inside LSU’s basketball stadium, the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The timing of Reese’s return is convenient for defending national champion …

LSU star Angel Reese has not been seen with the Tigers in the Cayman Islands
1 year, 1 month ago

LSU star Angel Reese has not been seen with the Tigers in the Cayman Islands

Associated Press  

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — LSU star Angel Reese has not been seen with the seventh-ranked and defending national champion Tigers at the Cayman Islands Classic basketball tournament. When asked about Reese’s absence in the Cayman Islands, LSU women’s basketball spokesman Grant Kauvar said the university is deferring to coach Kim Mulkey on matters involving the 2022-23 All-America forward. Reese, …

Johnson, Morrow lead No.7 LSU to 106-47 win over Texas Southern as Reese sits out again
1 year, 1 month ago

Johnson, Morrow lead No.7 LSU to 106-47 win over Texas Southern as Reese sits out again

Associated Press  

— Aneesah Morrow and Flau’jae Johnson tied their season highs with 17 points apiece and No. 7 LSU defeated Texas Southern 106-47 on Monday night while star forward Angel Reese missed her second straight game. LSU coach Kim Mulkey has so far declined to elaborate on why Reese — who was an All-America last season for LSU’s national title team …

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 star Angel Reese ready for on-court encore amid surging wealth and fame
1 year, 2 months ago

LSU star Angel Reese ready for on-court encore amid surging wealth and fame

Associated Press  

— Angel Reese is adjusting to the idea that celebrities she’s long wanted to meet are also eager to have an audience with her -- and to thank the charismatic LSU All-American for the attention she brought to women’s basketball. “I’m unapologetically me,” Reese said, noting she takes pride in competing with the type of edginess and toughness that doesn’t …

LSU All-American Angel Reese signs endorsement deal with Reebok
1 year, 2 months ago

LSU All-American Angel Reese signs endorsement deal with Reebok

Associated Press  

LSU All-American Angel Reese has a new endorsement deal with a major shoe and athletic apparel company. Reebok announced Tuesday that it has signed the Tigers’ star forward as a partner as she prepares to begin her first season since leading LSU to a national title last spring. In an interview published on the company’s website, Reese said former LSU …

Women’s college basketball top 25: LSU, UConn, UCLA lead 2023-24 rankings
1 year, 2 months ago

Women’s college basketball top 25: LSU, UConn, UCLA lead 2023-24 rankings

New York Times  

LSU has an abundance of offensive talent, starting with the 2023 Final Four Most Outstanding Player Angel Reese. The Tigers’ offensive rebound percentage of 45.3 last season was due in large part to Reese rebounding one-fifth of the Tigers’ misses. Hailey Van Lith is another big-game player who averaged 21.1 points during last season’s conference and NCAA tournaments and can …

The Importance Of LSU Star Angel Reese's Shameless Trash Talking
1 year, 8 months ago

The Importance Of LSU Star Angel Reese's Shameless Trash Talking

Huff Post  

Two things happened on April 2 that piqued this non-sports-fanatic’s curiosity. During the fourth quarter of the championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Reese made a hand gesture pointing at her ring finger directed toward Caitlyn Clark, the Hawkeyes point guard whose phenom status has singlehandedly brought more attention to women’s college basketball than its experienced in a while. The …

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 …

Column: Angel Reese isn’t harming women’s sports. Her pearl-clutching critics are
1 year, 8 months ago

Column: Angel Reese isn’t harming women’s sports. Her pearl-clutching critics are

LA Times  

LSU’s Angel Reese, right, reacts in front of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark during the NCAA Women’s Final Four championship basketball game on Sunday. Two major upsets — LSU’s defeat of Virginia Tech and Iowa’s win over South Carolina — led to a final in which sophomore Angel Reese and the deep bench of LSU overcame the phenomenal star power of Iowa …

Reese, LSU top Michigan in 2nd round of March Madness
1 year, 9 months ago

Reese, LSU top Michigan in 2nd round of March Madness

Associated Press  

— A bleeding upper lip with gauze stuffed under it and dislodged eyelash extension wasn’t exactly the look that the LSU sensation known as “Bayou Barbie” was going for. “It’s always something,” said a smiling Reese, who earlier this season blocked a shot while holding one of her dislodged shoes in her other hand. “It’s not a championship, but it …

LSU star Angel Reese’s world of double-doubles, trash-talking, winning and stardom
1 year, 10 months ago

LSU star Angel Reese’s world of double-doubles, trash-talking, winning and stardom

New York Times  

— It’s not that she blocked the shot. Let’s normalize women showing passion for the game instead of it being “embarrassing.” 😃 “When I woke up in the morning, it was everywhere,” Reese says. It felt like another person weaponizing the “Angry Black Female” stereotype, another person finding reasons Reese shouldn’t be herself. “Kim has had to deal with certain …

Carson, Reese lead No. 4 LSU women to 89-51 rout of Alabama
1 year, 11 months ago

Carson, Reese lead No. 4 LSU women to 89-51 rout of Alabama

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Angel Reese delivered a record-breaking double-double and got plenty of offensive help from Jasmine Carson and others. I didn’t know we dropped in the polls until someone casually said it to me when we were walking to eat,” said LSU coach Kim Mulkey, who has reached 20 wins in each of her 23 seasons. We’re just trying …

Women’s college basketball power rankings: Angel Reese in POY contention
1 year, 11 months ago

Women’s college basketball power rankings: Angel Reese in POY contention

New York Times  

And then there were three. Only South Carolina, Ohio State and LSU remain undefeated in Division I, as conference opponents took down Indiana, Utah and St. John’s since we last checked in. Dropped out: Arkansas, Creighton, Louisville Almost famous: St. John’s, Creighton, Florida State, Arkansas Notes on the votes • South Carolina continues to wreck teams defensively, making opposing offenses …

Reese’s scoring, rebounding leads No. 7 LSU past Texas A&M
1 year, 11 months ago

Reese’s scoring, rebounding leads No. 7 LSU past Texas A&M

Associated Press  

— Angel Reese had a school-record 28 rebounds and 26 points as No. “I feel like once the ball goes up, I know exactly where it’s going to drop.” Reese’s huge night, which concluded with her grabbing an A&M 3-point miss with 2:34 left for the school record, is the first 25-plus points/25-plus rebounds performance by an SEC player in …

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