The New York Times – Sports:
The Gamecocks were considered a heavy favorite to repeat as champions. But Clark and the Hawkeyes delivered, all the way to the championship game against Louisiana State.
Category: University of Iowa
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Women’s Sports Are Raking in Investments. The Final Four Shows Why.
The New York Times – Sports:
With stars, story lines and skill, the TV rights for the women’s Division I basketball tournament could be worth over $80 million, part of a larger wave of investors flocking to women’s sports.
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They’re Playing in the Tournament Too, but From the Stands
The New York Times – Sports:
Pep bands follow their schools’ teams around the country, providing the soundtrack to games on their instruments.
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Final Four Is New Ground for South Carolina’s Challengers
The New York Times – Sports:
Virginia Tech is in its first Final Four, while Iowa last went in 1993, and L.S.U. in 2008. South Carolina, the reigning champion, knows what to expect.
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Off Shooting Night Can’t Keep L.S.U. From the Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
Led by Alexis Morris and Angel Reese, the Tigers beat Miami to return to the Final Four for the first time since 2008.
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They’re Desperation Heaves for Most Players. For Caitlin Clark, They’re Money.
The New York Times – Sports:
Clark, the Iowa guard whose long-range shots have made a stir online, perfected her form in her driveway. But even when she abandons that form, she can hit game-winners from nearly halfcourt.
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Thursday’s Matchups to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
The New York Times – Sports:
Two 8-vs.-9 games should provide first-day excitement, while No. 10 Utah State is a popular upset pick.
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South Carolina Tops N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament Field
The New York Times – Sports:
There are challengers, of course, but no team is tougher on paper than the undefeated, reigning champion Gamecocks.
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Women’s College Basketball Has Lots of Talent at the Top
The New York Times – Sports:
South Carolina and the other top teams have high expectations, of course. But there are some upstart teams with chances to make a deep run, too.