Louisiana State won the championship on 3-pointers. The Tigers can thank Jasmine Carson, who led the team with a surprise 22 points.
Category: Basketball (College)
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L.S.U. Set Scoring Records. But the Points Came From an Unlikely Source.
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Kim Mulkey, a Colorful and Divisive Coach, Wins Another Title
The New York Times – Sports:Mulkey’s L.S.U. players say they appreciate her tough approach. But her relationship with Brittney Griner continues to receive scrutiny.
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LSU Wins NCAA Women’s Title With Rout of Iowa and Clark
The New York Times – Sports:Angel Reese starred and talked trash as her Tigers held Caitlin Clark and Iowa at bay in a 102-85 victory.
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Caitlin Clark and the Talent Conundrum Facing the W.N.B.A.
The New York Times – Sports:Women’s college basketball has never seen the scale of talent it has today. But with only 144 spots in the W.N.B.A., some very bright college stars will have to play elsewhere.
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UConn Will Meet San Diego State in the Final After Romping Past Miami
The New York Times – Sports:The Huskies could claim their fifth championship in 25 years — something no men’s program other than U.C.L.A. and Duke has accomplished.
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Lamont Butler Hits a Buzzer-Beater to Send San Diego State to the Title Game
The New York Times – Sports:“You cant even dream about what just happened,” his father, Lamont Butler Sr., said moments after the shot went in.
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How Iowa Ended South Carolina’s Storied Perfect Season
The New York Times – Sports:South Carolina had fielded the nation’s toughest defense, but couldn’t stop the offensive fireworks of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.
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As the Final Four Finishes, a Parallel Transfer Season Plays Out, Too
The New York Times – Sports:Call it the consolation bracket, as teams jockey for position for next season.
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Caitlin Clark and Iowa Topple South Carolina in Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:The Gamecocks were considered a heavy favorite to repeat as champions. But Clark and the Hawkeyes delivered, all the way to the championship game against Louisiana State.
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San Diego State Gets a Second Shot at the Top
The New York Times – Sports:San Diego State was poised for a top seed in the 2020 N.C.A.A. tournament before the pandemic led to its cancellation. This year’s team, with three key holdovers, has made a run to the Final Four.