The LSU women’s basketball team has secured its fourth NCAA national championship title by beating the Iowa Hawkeyes in a thrilling game. The match, which took place in San Antonio, Texas, on April 2, 2023, was attended by a record-breaking number of people.
Kim Mulkey, who previously coached the Baylor women’s basketball team to three national championships, led the LSU team to victory. With this win, Mulkey has become the only coach in NCAA history to have captured three different national titles. Her incredible achievement highlights her success as a coach and her dedication to women’s basketball.
The LSU team had a small advantage throughout most of the second half, but the game remained competitive. In the dying seconds, Iowa made a last-ditch effort to tie the game, but LSU held on to win. LaToya Jackson, a senior forward, led LSU to victory with an outstanding performance. She finished the game with 27 points and 12 rebounds.
LSU’s victory is a significant accomplishment as the team had not won a women’s basketball national championship since 2008. The squad celebrated their triumph with a lively victory celebration where they lifted the championship trophy and drenched each other with water bottles.
The win has solidified Mulkey’s status as one of the greatest coaches in NCAA history. It was a monumental milestone for LSU and women’s basketball, showcasing the incredible talent and determination of the LSU team. Their hard work and dedication have paid off with this well-deserved victory.
