Louisiana State won the championship on 3-pointers. The Tigers can thank Jasmine Carson, who led the team with a surprise 22 points.
Category: Louisiana State University
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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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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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L.S.U. Rallies Against Virginia Tech to Make N.C.A.A. Championship Game
The New York Times – Sports:Angel Reese had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Tigers took control of the game in the last period.
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Women’s Sports Are Raking in Investments. The Final Four Shows Why.
The New York Times – Sports:With stars, story lines and skill, the TV rights for the women’s Division I basketball tournament could be worth over $80 million, part of a larger wave of investors flocking to women’s sports.
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Facing Criticism, a Gambling Company and a University End Their Deal
The New York Times – Sports:The decision by PointsBet and University of Colorado Boulder came as the industry released guidelines meant to limit how sports betting is marketed on campus.
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Final Four Is New Ground for South Carolina’s Challengers
The New York Times – Sports:Virginia Tech is in its first Final Four, while Iowa last went in 1993, and L.S.U. in 2008. South Carolina, the reigning champion, knows what to expect.
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Senator Seeks Details of Schools’ Deals With Betting Companies
The New York Times – Sports:Senator Richard Blumenthal, asserting that gambling causes “very real harm” to students, has asked 66 colleges to provide information about their marketing relationships with sportsbooks.
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Off Shooting Night Can’t Keep L.S.U. From the Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:Led by Alexis Morris and Angel Reese, the Tigers beat Miami to return to the Final Four for the first time since 2008.