The first lady waded into the aftermath of a women’s basketball championship game that was about more than who won and who lost.
Category: Reese, Angel (2002- )
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10 Takeaways From the N.C.A.A. Tournaments
Underdogs from New Jersey made an impression, trash talkers held court, and pep bands showed how much they care.
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This Is Not a Moment in Women’s Basketball. It’s Momentum.
The New York Times – Sports:This year’s women’s N.C.A.A. tournament brought new depth, a breadth of talent and record numbers of viewers. But what you are seeing isn’t new.
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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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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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South Carolina Tops N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament Field
The New York Times – Sports:There are challengers, of course, but no team is tougher on paper than the undefeated, reigning champion Gamecocks.
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L.S.U. Buoyed by Trash-Talking, Shot-Swishing Angel Reese
The New York Times – Sports:Reese, a double-double machine who transferred from Maryland, is embracing the Bayou Barbie nickname bestowed on her in Baton Rouge.
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South Carolina Reasserts Itself Atop Women’s Hoops With L.S.U. Win
The New York Times – Sports:The undefeated teams played on Super Bowl Sunday, giving women’s college basketball its latest showcase game.