LSU beat Iowa 102-85 in the 2023 women’s NCAA Tournament championship game Sunday in Dallas, marking its first national title. Here’s what you need to know:
- LSU guard Jasmine Carson, who hadn’t scored in the prior three games, paced the Tigers on Sunday with 22 points off the bench. Alexis Morris put up 21 and LaDazhia Williams had 20. Star forward Angel Reese put up a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
- Despite the loss, Iowa star Caitlin Clark closed out her NCAA Tournament on a record-setting note (while leading all scorers with 30 points). During the title game, she broke the record — for both men and women — for points and 3-pointers made in a single NCAA Tournament.
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
What this championship means for LSU
LSU made it to five straight Final Fours between 2004 and 2008 and never claimed a championship. Coach Kim Mulkey, in just her second season, broke that curse for the Tigers along with a cast of newcomers who came together throughout the season to peak at the exact right moment.
The transfer portal was essential to building this title team. Mulkey had nine…
