WCBB Fans Eye Possible Caitlin Cark, Iowa-Angel Reese, LSU Rematch in NCAA Tournament
zach bacharContributor IMarch 18, 2024
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The 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket was released on Sunday, featuring a potential rematch of last year’s title game.
In the Albany 2 region, Iowa earned the No. 1 seed while LSU took the No. 3 seed. If both teams are able to advance to the Elite Eight, they would face off against each other for a spot in the Final Four.
Caitlin Clark wrapped up an incredible regular season, cementing her status as the NCAA men’s and women’s all-time leading scorer. She’ll likely be looking for some revenge, while the Tigers are hoping to earn consecutive national championships. They’re once again led by Angel Reese, who averaged 19.0 points and 13.1 rebounds per game in 29 starts.
Fans were excited by the possibility of another high-stakes clash between the two stars.
Complex Sports @ComplexSportsIowa (1-seed) and LSU (3-seed) in the same region š We need that rematch. š„ pic.twitter.com/GJyp9538Pl
The Sporting News @sportingnewsIowa and LSU are in the same region of the Women’s NCAA Tournament.
Do we get a rematch? pic.twitter.com/bHYIowuJ46
Matt Ellentuck @mellentuckIOWA AND LSU IN THE SAME BRACKET
THE COMMITTEE KNOWS WHAT WE WANT TO SEE
Tyler DeLuca @TylerDeLucaLSU AND IOWA IN THE SAME REGION FOLKS
whitney medworth @its_whitneyAN (1) IOWA – (3) LSU REMATCH IS A POSSIBILITY pic.twitter.com/8I1baOyo08
94 Feet WBB @94FeetWBBLSUšÆand Iowaš¦ in the same bracket. Please basketball gods give us that in the elite eight.
The region also features UCLA as the No. 2 seed, with the Bruins coming off an impressive 25-6 record under head coach Cori Close. It isn’t difficult to imagine the team spoiling a potential matchup between Iowa and LSU.
Yahoo Sports @YahooSportsUCLA, Iowa and LSU are all in the same Albany region š³ pic.twitter.com/LiYNseUgOK
Richard Deitsch @richarddeitschIowa, UCLA, and LSU are all in the same region prior to the Final Four.
Holy mother of women’s college hoops.
Alexa Philippou @alexaphilippouOnly one of Iowa, LSU and UCLA will get out of Albany 2 š¤Æ
South Carolina WBB Hoops Fan @gamecock_hoopsIowa, LSU, UCLA in one region, my lord
Matt Dowell @MattDowellTVIowa, UCLA, and LSU in the same region holy cow
Reese and Clark made headlines during the 2023 title game after some taunting, although there doesn’t appear to be any lingering animosity between the two. In fact, Reese made it clear last year that there was no beef. She also congratulated the Hawkeyes guard for breaking the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record on Feb. 15.
Angel Reese @Reese10AngelCongratulations @CaitlinClark22 KEEP BREAKING RECORDS & MAKING HER-STORY! š¤šš„ https://t.co/jWn7QZZdkQ
However, the on-court rivalry could certainly return if both teams advance to the Elite Eight.
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