The New York Times – Sports:
The highly anticipated matchup delivered more viewers than any non-championship game in women’s college basketball. And the Iowa-Louisiana State final on Sunday is on network TV.
Category: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Caitlin Clark and Iowa Topple South Carolina in Final Four
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.
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L.S.U. Rallies Against Virginia Tech to Make N.C.A.A. Championship Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Angel Reese had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Tigers took control of the game in the last period.
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From Flip-Flops to the Final Four, Georgia Amoore Commands the Court
The New York Times – Sports:
The junior guard is leading the Virginia Tech Hokies to their first Final Four appearance in program history. But basketball wasn’t always a given.
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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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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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South Carolina Pulls Away From Maryland for 3rd Straight Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
Maryland led after a quarter, but the Gamecocks wore down the Terrapins with their swarming defense. South Carolina will face Iowa in a national semifinal.
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Women’s March Madness: South Carolina Still Dominant
The New York Times – Sports:
At halftime of their first-round game, the top-seeded Gamecocks led 44-4.
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What to Watch in the Women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday
The New York Times – Sports:
South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, the leading candidates for the Naismith Trophy, will both play, but Friday might be the only opportunity to see some other high-scoring stars.