“Reflections on a Hard-Fought Battle: Iowa Prevails Over LSU in Historic Showdown”
Coach Kim Mulkey expressed her pride in leading the Tigers through their third season, reflecting on the challenges overcome to reach the Elite Eight. She emphasized the importance of learning from the journey, both individually and collectively as a team.
Kim Mulkey
In a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s National Championship, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese showcased their talents, captivating the audience in a thrilling display of women’s basketball.
Angel Reese highlighted the significance of being part of such a historic event, emphasizing the growth and recognition of women’s sports overall.
Despite a tied halftime score, Iowa surged ahead in the third quarter, maintaining their lead despite LSU’s efforts. The game marked the end of LSU’s impressive winning streak when scoring over 80 points.
Angel Reese continued her stellar performance, earning her 10th consecutive NCAA tournament double-double, while Flau’Jae Johnson led the Tigers in scoring, displaying remarkable consistency throughout the tournament.
Aneesah Morrow contributed with her own double-double, while Hailey Van Lith and Last-Tear Poa made valuable contributions to LSU’s effort.
Caitlin Clark’s exceptional performance, including 41 points, propelled Iowa to victory, with support from her teammates Kate Martin and Sydney Affolter.
Coach Mulkey praised Clark as a generational talent who elevates the performance of those around her.
Iowa’s strong start set the tone for the game, with effective use of three-point opportunities and defensive pressure. Despite LSU’s resilience, Iowa maintained control, securing their lead and advancing to the next round.
The game concluded with Iowa securing their victory, despite LSU’s late efforts to narrow the margin.
