LSU’s Angel Reese led the Tigers to a resounding 66-42 victory over Michigan in the second round of the NCAA women’s tournament. Reese put up an impressive 25 points, 24 rebounds, six blocks, and three steals despite suffering a gunshot to her mouth early on in the game. LSU held Michigan to their lowest point total of the season, with Laila Phelia’s 20 points not enough to overcome the Tigers’ dominance. LSU coach Kim Mulkey continued her winning streak against Michigan’s Kim Barnes Arico, with a 3-0 record in NCAA tournament meetings.
In contrast, Michigan suffered an early exit from the tournament, marking their earliest since 2019. Despite reaching the regional finals last season and the regional semifinals in 2021, the Wolverines fell short this year. Their lowest point this season was a 52- loss to Indiana in February. LSU’s victory marked their first time advancing through the second round of the NCAA tournament since 2014, and with Reese’s dominant performance, the Tigers could be a force to be reckoned with in future games.
LSU’s Angel Reese was the star of the show as the Tigers beat Michigan 66-42 in the second round of the NCAA women’s tournament. Reese put up an impressive 25 points, 24 rebounds, six blocks, and three steals to lead LSU to victory. Despite a gunshot to her mouth early on in the game, the All-American forward caused damage on both ends of the court. Alexis Morris and LaDazhia Williams also contributed with 11 and 10 points and 10 rebounds, respectively, as LSU held Michigan to their lowest point total of the season. The Tigers will face second-seeded Utah in the Greenville 2 regional semifinals.
Michigan’s Laila Phelia scored 20 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome LSU’s dominance. Although the Wolverines started the second half with a 7-0 run to get within eight points, Reese quickly put an end to their comeback hopes with a layup and Kateri Poole’s 3.
LSU outrebounded Michigan, with Reese grabbing an incredible 14 offensive rebounds. The Tigers had 18 second-chance points compared to Michigan’s 2, and despite both teams shooting 35%, LSU managed 68 shots to Michigan’s 46.
The first quarter was a physical battle with both teams using as much strength as the officials allowed. Reese accidentally took a shot to the mouth but continued to play on, checking for blood on her fingertips. She also flattened Emily Kiser while driving down the lane, with Kiser being called for a deliberate foul.
This win marks LSU’s first time advancing through the second round of the NCAA tournament since 2014, and with Reese’s dominant performance, the Tigers could be a force to be reckoned with as they take on Utah in the next round.
Michigan’s women’s basketball team suffered a second-round defeat in the NCAA tournament, marking their earliest exit since 2019. Despite reaching the regional finals last season and the regional semifinals in 2021, the Wolverines fell short this year. Their lowest point this season was a 52- loss to Indiana in February. Meanwhile, LSU coach Kim Mulkey continued her winning streak against Michigan’s Kim Barnes Arico, with a 3-0 record in NCAA tournament meetings. LSU also outrebounded Michigan 46-26 in their recent matchup.
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