The matchup that basketball fans have been drooling over since the 2024 NCAA Women's Tournament berths were announced has finally become a reality. And it is expected to become an instant classic. Caitlin Clark and Iowa will play Angel Reese and LSU in the Elite Eight on Monday. This game will be a rematch of last year's memorable national championship that brought the Tigers their first national title in program history.
LSU cruised to a 102-85 victory in the 2023 national title game thanks to a combined 63 points from Alexis Morris, LaDasia Williams and reserve Jasmine Carson. The Tigers' 102 points set a national championship game record and gave Kim Mulkey her fourth national title as coach. Mulkey, 61, becomes the first coach with multiple programs to win NCAA championships and one of only three coaches (Geno Auriemma, Pat Summitt) to win four or more national titles. Ta.
But what happened in the final seconds of the match, the result of which was decided long ago, will probably leave that image forever. Mr Rees walked up to Ms Clark and gave her a “you can't see me” gesture before pointing to her ring finger. Reese faced immediate criticism over sportsmanship, but it's worth noting that Clark directed the exact same gesture against Louisville in the Elite Eight. To make the upcoming LSU vs. Iowa rematch even more exciting, Tigers point guard Haley Van Lith was on the Cardinals' team.
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LSU earned a ticket to the Elite Eight. Sweet 16 defeats 2nd seed UCLA. Fraujai Johnson led the way with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Reese added 16 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks and four steals. The Tigers defeated Rice and Middle Tennessee in the opening round.
Meanwhile, Iowa State defeated fifth-seeded Colorado 89-68, falling short of Clark's 29 points and 15 assists, to advance to the Elite Eight. Before the Sweet 16 win, the Hawkeyes defeated the Hawkeyes and overcame an upset scare against West Virginia to open the NCAA Tournament.
The highly anticipated LSU vs. Iowa rematch is scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
