LSU Tigers star Angel Reese revealed that she has faced numerous attacks and challenges, including death threats and being sexualized, since winning the 2023 NCAA title. Despite the hardships, she remains resilient and continues to stand strong for her teammates. Reese expressed that she hasn't been happy since the championship win but wouldn't change anything. The intense rivalry between Reese and Caitlin Clark was showcased during the recent NCAA women's basketball tournament game, where both players showed mutual respect post-match.
After being eliminated by the Iowa Hawkeyes, members of the LSU Tigers women's basketball team, including Flau'jae Johnson and Hailey Van Lith, spoke out against the media's unfair criticism of teammate Angel Reese. Johnson and Van Lith praised Reese's strength and resilience, emphasizing that the negative comments do not affect her. Reese emotionally expressed that she has endured hardships and challenges.
During Iowa's victory over LSU in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, actor Jason Sudeikis taunted LSU with a celebratory gesture, referencing a previous gesture made by LSU's Angel Reese. Iowa's Caitlin Clark led the team to victory with a strong performance, scoring 40 points. The rivalry between Clark and Reese adds excitement to the game, despite both players clarifying that there is no animosity between them.
Angel Reese (born May 6, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Nicknamed the "Bayou Barbie", Reese attended Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was awarded McDonald's All-American honors in 2020 and was ranked the number two player in her class by ESPN.Reese joined the Maryland Terrapins as the highest-ranked recruit in program history, but her freshman season in 2020–21 was interrupted by a fractured right foot. She was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press as a sophomore. In her junior season, Reese transferred to LSU and was a unanimous first-team All-American selection. She led LSU to its first national championship, where she was Most Outstanding Player. Reese set the NCAA single-season record in double-doubles and the SEC single-season record in rebounds. As a senior, she was named SEC Player of the Year. At the international level, Reese helped the United States win a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup. She is estimated to be one of the top earners among college athletes from name, image and likeness deals.
Angel Reese was feeling herself after LSU punched a ticket to the Elite 8. The Tigers and Kim Mulkey's team beat UCLA in a tense Sweet 16 game 78-69, and there were some words exchanged in the handshake line. Reese appeared to tell a UCLA coach "watch your mouth" while going through the handshake line. It's not clear exactly who she was speaking to, but the comment immediately drew a reaction from the two LSU staffers in front of her. You can watch the moment unfold below, and hit me with your thoughts below at David.
LSU Tigers women's basketball player Angel Reese waved goodbye to Middle Tennessee State player Anastasiia Boldyreva as she fouled out of the game during the NCAA tournament's round of 32, with Reese's gesture sparking mixed reactions on social media.
LSU's Angel Reese and Iowa's Caitlin Clark, stars of the 2023 national championship game rematch, clarify that their on-court trash talk is part of the game and not personal animosity. LSU coach Kim Mulkey suggests criticism of the players' behavior may stem from sexism. Iowa's Hailey Van Lith defends the trash talk as entertaining and part of the game's attraction, expressing concerns about racially biased comments. Van Lith's transfer to LSU was influenced by the excitement of the championship game and admiration for coach Mulkey's coaching style.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, compared to basketball legends Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, are rivals with a neutral off-court relationship, impacting the game of basketball with their competitive spirit and individual excellence, despite not being best friends like their predecessors.
LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey accused The Washington Post of using 'sleazy tactics' after rumors of a profile piece on her surfaced, leading to a public tirade and threats of a lawsuit. Mulkey's star player Angel Reese helped the team secure a victory against Middle Tennessee, despite trailing at halftime. Mulkey criticized the Post journalist Kent Babb for trying to conduct interviews without proper notice, vowing to sue if a false story is published. The controversy has overshadowed LSU's performance in the NCAA tournament, with Mulkey focusing on leading her team to the Sweet 16.
The No. 3 LSU women's basketball team defeated the No. 2 UCLA Bruins in the Sweet 16 with a 78-69 victory, led by Flau'jae Johnson's 24 points. Coach Kim Mulkey faced distractions from a Washington Post article but remained focused on the game. Players like Angel Reese dismissed the article as just one of many challenges they've faced this season. The team is determined to defend their national championship title and is prepared to face potential opponents like Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Elite Eight.
ALBANY, NY As Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes prepared to take on the LSU Tigers in the Elite Eight at MVP Arena a rematch of last year's NCAA Championship game young fans immediately made their way as close to the court as they could get to see her in action. Clark has declared her intention to enter the WNBA, which means if the Hawkeyes lose Monday night, her college career comes to an end. But it's impossible not to recognize the impact she's having on and off the court. I had a chance to walk around the arena about 90 minutes before tip-off and speak to some of those fans. None of them could contain their smiles when I asked about their favorite player.
In the Elite Eight game, Caitlin Clark scored 41 points to lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to a 94-87 victory over the LSU Tigers. She also broke the NCAA Tournament career record with 12 assists. Despite LSU's efforts and a strong performance by Hailey Van Lith, Iowa's strong play in the third quarter secured their win. Angel Reese had a notable start for LSU but it wasn't enough to overcome Iowa's lead.
The 2023 NCAA Division I women's basketball championship game was the final game of the 2023 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament. It determined the national champion for the 2022–23 NCAA Division I women's basketball season and was contested by the Iowa Hawkeyes from the Big Ten Conference and the Louisiana State (LSU) Tigers from the Southeastern Conference. The game was played on April 2, 2023, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. In the game, LSU defeated Iowa 102–85 to win their first national championship, setting a record for most points scored by a team in an NCAA women's basketball championship game. LSU's Angel Reese recorded a double-double and was voted the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the Final Four.LSU's victory gave them their first women's basketball national championship and the fourth in the head coaching career of Kim Mulkey. Much media attention was directed to Angel Reese for a taunting gesture made to Iowa's Caitlin Clark near the end of the game. LSU held a championship parade in Baton Rouge and were invited to the White House.The championship game was televised on ABC and the broadcast broke numerous records, including the highest viewership for a women's college basketball game at 9.9 million; the semifinal game between Iowa and top-ranked South Carolina was itself the third-highest-viewed women's college basketball game in ESPN's history. It was also the most-viewed college sporting event ever shown on the ESPN+ streaming service, and the year-over-year viewership from the 2022 championship game more than doubled.
No. 1 Iowa will face No. 3 LSU in the womens Elite Eight rematch, with star players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese leading their teams; the game will be held at MVP Arena in Albany, NY, and can be watched on ESPN. Clark, a standout player, aims to avenge last year's defeat, while Reese emphasizes their competitive relationship on the court. Both teams are gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown with a trip to the NCAA Womens Basketball Tournament Final Four at stake.
During the Elite Eight game against Iowa, LSU's Hailey Van Lith had a difficult time defending star guard Caitlin Clark, who scored 41 points including nine three-pointers, contributing to LSU's 94-87 loss and Iowa's advancement to the Final Four. Van Lith's performance received criticism on social media, with memes circulating about her struggles against Clark.
In a thrilling Sweet 16 matchup, the LSU Tigers upset the No. 2 UCLA Bruins 78-69 to advance to the Elite Eight. Flau'jae Johnson led all scorers with 24 points, Angel Reese had a double-double with 16 points and ten boards, while for UCLA, four players hit double digits. LSU could face Caitlin Clark and Iowa in a potential re-match in the Elite Eight, pending Iowa's game against five-seed Colorado. LSU's victory was crucial for their back-to-back title hopes as they aim to become the first repeat champion in seven years.
Kim Mulkey, head coach of LSU Tigers, expressed strong offense to a Los Angeles Times article titled "UCLA-LSU is Americas sweethearts vs its basketball villains" which she found sexist and offensive, particularly labeling her team as "dirty debutantes" and UCLA as "milk and cookies" during a postgame press conference after their win against UCLA Bruins in the Sweet 16.
In the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament, LSU defeated Rice 70-60 and Middle Tennessee won against Louisville 71-69 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 22, 2024. Players such as Angel Reese from LSU and Olivia Cochran from Louisville made significant contributions to their teams' performances.
Sue Phillips praised high school seniors Hidalgo, Williams, and Arnold at the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, predicting they would sell out arenas in college. Highlighting Hidalgo's performance, Phillips sees them as future stars following in the footsteps of players like Clark and Reese. As the 2024 NCAA Tournament approaches, it will be a mix of celebrating Clark's legacy and introducing the next generation of players like Hidalgo, Williams, and Arnold, aiming to surpass previous standards in the sport.
The North Carolina State women's basketball team defeated Texas 76-66 in the Elite Eight game of the NCAA Tournament on March 31, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. Players like Aziaha James, Mimi Collins, Zoe Brooks, Saniya Rivers, and River Baldwin played key roles in the victory, with Aziaha James cutting the net in celebration. The team's strong performance secured their spot in the Final Four.
Caitlin Clark's impressive offensive performance led Iowa to a convincing 89-68 victory over Colorado, with 29 points, 15 assists, and efficient gameplay. She displayed a high level of skill and stamina, driving the team's success and sharing the ball effectively. Clark's contribution accounted for 80% of Iowa's offense, showing her pivotal role in steering the team. The focus now turns to the upcoming game against LSU in the Elite Eight.
The 2022–23 LSU Tigers women's basketball represented Louisiana State University in the 2022–23 college basketball season. Led by second year head coach Kim Mulkey, the team played their games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center and are members of the Southeastern Conference. This team achieved numerous milestones for LSU women's basketball, including the team's first ever national championship and Final Four wins.
The LSU Tigers women's basketball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I women's college basketball. The team’s head coach is Kim Mulkey, the former head coach at Baylor University, who was hired on April 25, 2021 to replace Nikki Fargas, who had been head coach since the 2011–2012 season. The team plays its home games in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center located on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.LSU is the 2023 NCAA national champion, having defeated Iowa 102–85 in the national championship game.
Caitlin Clark set a new NCAA record for career made 3-pointers with her 538th triple in the Elite Eight game against LSU, surpassing the previous record set by Taylor Robertson. She also holds the Division-I scoring record and became the NCAA women's tournament career assists leader in the same game. Clark made history by becoming the first player with consecutive 1,000-point seasons and breaking the single-season three-point record by hitting her 163rd three-pointer.
During the SEC Women's Basketball Championship game between South Carolina Gamecocks and LSU Tigers, a skirmish broke out in the fourth quarter between players Kamilla Cardoso and Flaujae Johnson after a foul was called. The altercation led to pushing and shoving among players before both benches were ejected from the game. Cardoso, a key player for South Carolina, was ejected and will likely miss the team's first NCAA tournament game as a result.
The LSU Tigers softball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and plays home games in Tiger Park. The team is currently coached by Beth Torina.
Caitlin Clark (born January 22, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the Iowa Hawkeyes of the Big Ten Conference. She is the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer (for both women's and men's) and is regarded as one of the greatest players in college basketball history.Clark attended Dowling Catholic High School in her hometown of West Des Moines, Iowa, where she was named a McDonald's All-American and rated the fourth-best player in her class by ESPN. In her freshman season with Iowa, she led the NCAA Division I in scoring and earned All-American honors. As a sophomore, Clark was a unanimous first-team All-American and became the first women's player to lead the Division I in points and assists in a single season. In her junior season, she won all major national player of the year awards and led Iowa to its first national championship game. Clark again led the Division I in assists and set Big Ten single-season marks in points and assists. As a senior, she became the Division I women's career scoring leader and broke the conference all-time record in assists.At the youth international level, Clark has won three gold medals with the United States, including two at the FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup, where she was named Most Valuable Player in 2021. During her college career, she has been credited with drawing unprecedented national interest to women's basketball, dubbed the "Caitlin Clark effect."
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark led her team to victory over LSU in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, New York. The game saw intense competition with Clark making significant contributions to the win.
The LSU Tigers women's gymnastics team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I women's gymnastics. The team competes in the Southeastern Conference and is currently coached by Jay Clark, who is coaching in his fifth season. The Pete Maravich Assembly Center serves as the home arena for the team.
Former Washington Post columnist Tony Kornheiser has labelled Kim Mulkey as 'over-controlling' and supported his former employer's upcoming piece on the LSU women's basketball coach, stating it will be '100 per cent accurate.' Mulkey, in her third season at LSU, threatened legal action against the newspaper for pursuing a 'hit piece' about her. Award-winning reporter Kent Babb confirmed he is working on a profile of Mulkey but declined further comment. Despite the controversy, the LSU Tigers, led by Mulkey, have advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
LSU and UCLA competed in a Sweet Sixteen round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament on March 30, 2024, in Albany, New York. Players like Angel Reese, Last-Tear Poa, Aneesah Morrow, Londynn Jones, Lauren Betts, and Kiki Rice were featured in the game.
The LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers (also known as the Fighting Tigers) are the athletic teams representing Louisiana State University (LSU), a state university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU competes in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Caitlin Clark scored 29 points and delivered 15 assists leading Iowa to an 89-68 win in the Sweet 16 matchup with Colorado, setting up a rematch with LSU in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Iowa's coach, Lisa Bluder, expressed excitement for the game against LSU, acknowledging both teams' strengths and competitiveness.
The Law Firm of Clark and Czinano, also known as The Law Firm, were a duo of college basketball players consisting of Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano, who both played for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2020 to 2023. Developed under head coach Lisa Bluder, they were one of the top duos in NCAA Division I, leading Iowa to the 2023 national championship game, two Big Ten tournament titles and one Big Ten regular season title.
North Carolina States Michael OConnell (12) reacts after a basket by DJ Burns Jr. (30) against Duke during the second half of an Elite Eight college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Dallas, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) UConn guard Cam Spencer (12) celebrates during the second half of the Elite 8 college basketball game against against the Illinois in the mens NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) reaches in on Purdue guard Lance Jones (55) during the second half of an Elite Eight college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Alabama forward Grant Nelson celebrates after a win over Clemson in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the NCAA tournament Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Los Angeles.
The LSU Tigers football program, also known as the Fighting Tigers, represents Louisiana State University in college football. The Tigers compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). LSU ranks 16th best in winning percentage in NCAA Division I FBS history and claims four national championships (1958, 2003, 2007, and 2019), 16 conference championships, and 39 consensus All-Americans.The team plays on the university's campus at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The program's current head coach is Brian Kelly.
North Carolina State's DJ Burns Jr. helped lead the team to a Final Four berth by scoring 29 points in the victory over Duke. The Wolfpack will face No. 1 seed Purdue in the national semifinals. This win marks the team's ninth consecutive victory and first Final Four appearance since 1983. The game saw North Carolina State dominating the second half with a 73.1% shooting percentage. The team's impressive performance has captured the attention and support of fans and staff alike, with DJ Burns becoming a beloved figure in the NCAA Tournament.
The LSU Tigers men's basketball team (aka. The Louisiana State University Tigers team) represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The Tigers are currently coached by Matt McMahon, after previous coach Will Wade was dismissed on March 12, 2022. They play their home games in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center located on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The team participates in the Southeastern Conference.
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