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The LSU Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeys 82-69 on Sunday to win the first NCAA National Championship in program history.

It was the most points ever in the first half of a championship game, breaking the record held by Tennessee since 1998. She had 11 points in this NCAA Tournament before the finale. After one of them, she threw her hands in the air and Mulkey mimicked it on the sidelines. After Katari Poole hit a 3-pointer in front of the LSU bench, Mulkey started weeping. The Tigers finished the game shooting 54% from the field, including making 11 of 17 3-pointers. She made all six of her shots in the second quarter, including four 3-pointers. She swatted the ball away on the floor after a foul call against a teammate. She scored 40 in the semifinals to knock out unbeaten South Carolina one game after she had the first 40-point triple-double in NCAA history in the Elite Eight. Clark, The Associated Press national player of the year, couldn't lead the Hawkeyes to their first national title despite one of the greatest individual performances in NCAA Tournament history. When I go down, the next man is up,'' said Reese, who was honored as the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four. The Hawkeyes (31-7) trailed 73-64 with 1:03 left in the third quarter when Clark was called for a technical foul. Mulkey has never lost in a championship game.

A gesture popularized in sports and previously employed by Clark drew heat aimed at Reese on Sunday. She addressed her critics from the winners' podium.

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She had 11 points in this NCAA Tournament before the finale. The Tigers finished the game shooting 54% from the field, including making 11 of 17 3-pointers. It was the most points ever in the first half of a championship game, breaking the record held by Tennessee since 1998. After one of them, she threw her hands in the air, which Mulkey mimicked on the sidelines. “I thought they called it very, very tight,” Clark said. She scored 40 in the semifinals to knock out unbeaten South Carolina one game after she had the first 40-point triple-double in NCAA history in the Elite Eight. Clark, The Associated Press national player of the year, couldn’t lead the Hawkeyes to their first national title despite one of the greatest individual performances in NCAA Tournament history. “I’m so happy for everybody back home in Louisiana.” Mulkey has never lost in a championship game. She won three at Baylor before leaving for LSU two years ago. “That’s what I came home to do.” Article content

Angel Reese starred and talked trash as her Tigers held Caitlin Clark and Iowa at bay in a 102-85 victory.

“She is the plan,” Morris said. “Obviously the transfer portal was good to us at L.S.U.,” Mulkey said. “Coach Mulkey is the GOAT. “The biggest thing is it’s really special, I don’t think it’s going to set in for me for quite some time,” Clark, a junior, said. Then Griner was arrested in Russia one year ago, charged with carrying a vape cartridge with hashish oil, and the United States government ruled that she had been wrongfully detained. But I’m glad she’s back.” She added: “I’m glad she’s safe, she’s sound. The Tigers led a 3-point barrage, anchored by Carson, who made five in the first half to help build a 17-point halftime lead. when Johnson knocked down the first of the Tigers’ three baskets from 3-point range in the first quarter. “When your two seniors have to sit on the bench, those two women didn’t deserve that. championship is Mulkey’s fourth as a head coach, moving her to third on the career list. The Tigers’ 102 points were the most in a Division I women’s title game. Iowa’s 85 was the most in a loss.

The LSU Tigers are presented with the program's first-ever women's national championship title after taking down the Iowa Hawkeyes in the final.

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I don't care to be defensive player of the year, player of the year. I was in my moment." I don't care to be All-American. I was in my bag. For those that want to speak up for what they believe in. "I don't fit the box that y'all want me to be in.

LSU's bench outscored its Iowa counterparts 30-8 on Sunday, as the Tigers dominated a pivotal second quarter on their way to their first NCAA title.

"I just think it was meant to be," Carson said. That's a lot of points." Morris tallied 15 fourth-quarter points -- going a perfect 6-for-6 shooting in the last 10 minutes to put the game away, a run capped by her 3-pointer with 24 seconds remaining that got the Tigers over the century mark. [Alexis Morris](https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4281251/alexis-morris) (21) are accustomed to putting up big numbers, but on Sunday, the Tigers' bench shined, outscoring Iowa's reserve unit 30-8. Smith and Poa also played big minutes in the second quarter, with the latter chipping in a pair of 3s during that frame. got in there and they extended the lead." "Everybody knew if Jasmine was on, we're winning the natty," Johnson said. "As a shooter, when somebody sags off you, that's the green light," Carson said. [LSU Tigers](/womens-college-basketball/team/_/id/99/lsu-tigers) coach Kim Mulkey criticized her bench after an ineffective first half against the [Virginia Tech Hokies](/womens-college-basketball/team/_/id/259/virginia-tech-hokies) during Friday's national semifinals. [Iowa Hawkeyes](/womens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2294/iowa-hawkeyes) on their way to winning the school's first basketball national championship. You've got to look at the stat sheet." "We just put 100 on the board.

As LSU cruised to a win over Iowa in the women's NCAA Tournament championship game, Angel Reese mocked March Madness sensation Caitlin Clark.

Louisiana State University students in Baton Rouge celebrate the historic NCAA Championship win.

The LSU Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85 Sunday to win the program's first NCAA women's basketball national championship in Dallas, Texas.

Swoopes set the record playing in fives games compared to Clark’s six game total. Carson finished with 22 points to lead the Tigers. The Tigers’ 59 first half points set a new record for most points scored in a half in a women’s championship game and gave LSU a 17-point lead headed to the locker room.

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She scored 40 in the semifinals to knock out unbeaten South Carolina one game after she had the first 40-point triple-double in NCAA history in the Elite Eight. Mulkey has never lost in a championship game. The feisty and flamboyantly dressed Mulkey, who wore a sparkly golden tiger striped outfit, now has four titles in her career — the third most all-time behind Geno Auriemma's 11 and Pat Summitt's eight.

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They allowed LSU to grab 14 offensive boards back that most times ended in second-chance points, and were severely out-rebounded on both sides of the ball. Clark scored at least 22 points in every game this tournament, including back-to-back 41-point games against Louisville and South Carolina. And from her track record, Clark just keeps getting better with age. The best part of it all? Czinano was one of the biggest losses fouling out with 13 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals after just 22 minutes of play, as one of Clark's favourite targets for her highlight-reel assists and a dominant presence in the paint for Iowa. When it comes to Caitlin Clark, it's actually very, very easy.

LSU star Angel Reese defended the gesture she aimed at Iowa Hawkeyes' Caitlin Clark near the end of the Tigers' first NCAA women's basketball national ...

What are you going to say now?” “Twitter can say what they want to say,” she said. “But honestly I have no idea. She’s one of the best basketball coaches of all time, and it shows. But I had a moment at the end of her game. (…) I’m looking forward to celebrating and then next season.” It was cute when Caitlin Clark did it. “Caitlin Clark is a hell of a player but I don’t take disrespect lightly,” Reese said. “And I’m happy. And that’s what I did it for tonight. For those that want to speak up for what they believe in. The gesture has sparked much debate, especially on social media.