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Los Angeles Times writer issues apology for column describing LSU players as 'dirty debutantes'

Los Angeles Times writer Ben Bolch has issued an apology about a column previewing the LSU women’s basketball team ahead of their Sweet 16 matchup against UCLA after Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey ripped the piece for being “sexist,” “awful” and “wrong.” Bloch posted a lengthy apology on X days after Mulkey’s press conference in which she called out the …

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LSU women's basketball comes under scrutiny for missing national anthem before game vs Iowa

LSU women’s basketball came under fire on Monday night after the team didn’t come out for the national anthem before its regional final game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. A video from OutKick’s Dan Zaksheske showed Iowa players holding hands during the rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” LSU had left the court right before the anthem was played. CLICK HERE FOR …

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11 top moments from Iowa's regional final victory over LSU

Caitlin Clark proved to be the difference-maker in Iowa’s victory over LSU in the Albany Region 2 Final of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament on Monday night. She needed to make nine 3-pointers to get there but she was able to push Iowa over a tough LSU squad led by Angel Reese’s 17 points and 20 rebounds. Clark finished with …

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Iowa, LSU meet in national championship rematch with 2023's trash-talking on the mind

Iowa and LSU will meet Monday night in a rematch of last year’s national championship with a trip to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four on the line. And the spotlight has never been hotter for either team. Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes are looking to solidify their run and put a cap on a tremendous season with the …

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Iowa's Caitlin Clark dazzles with 41 points to beat LSU, Angel Reese to reach Final Four

The Iowa Hawkeyes got their revenge against the LSU Tigers, as Caitlin Clark’s 41 points led the way to a 94-87 Elite Eight victory to reach the Final Four. Iowa lost the national championship to Angel Reese & Co. last season, but the No. 1-seeded Hawkeyes weren’t having it this time. And of course, it was Clark who had the …

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Baylor's Nicki Collen pushes back on WaPo profile's shot at women's basketball program: 'Nothing is withering'

Baylor Bears women’s basketball coach Nicki Collen had a different take on The Washington Post’s profile of LSU’s Kim Mulkey after a close loss to USC in the Sweet 16. The story described Baylor as “no longer among the sport’s upper tier, another structure abandoned and left to wither” in the wake of Mulkey’s departure. Collen took over for Mulkey …

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Purdue's Zach Edey takes swipe at Tennessee coach as he recalls those who overlooked him

Purdue Boilermakers star Zach Edey clapped back at those who doubted him coming out of high school, including current Tennessee coach Rick Barnes, after the team’s Elite Eight win. Edey scored 40 points against the Volunteers, helping Purdue to its first Final Four appearance since 1980. The 7-foot-4 center had a “told ya so” moment at those who passed over …

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Young Caitlin Clark fans revel in chance to see 'the GOAT'

ALBANY, New York – As Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes prepared to take on the LSU Tigers in the Elite Eight at MVP Arena – a rematch of last year’s NCAA Championship game – young fans immediately made their way as close to the court as they could get to see her in action. Clark has declared her intention …

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LSU's Hailey Van Lith defends teammates, calls LA Times column 'racist' after 'dirty debutantes' jab

LSU guard Hailey Van Lith came to the defense of her team on Sunday after a Los Angeles Times column described the Tigers women’s basketball team as “dirty debutantes,” saying that perception was “racist.” Before the Tigers faced UCLA on Saturday for their Sweet 16 matchup – they won 78-69 with Flau’Jae Johnson leading the way with 24 points – …

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NC State shocks Duke to reach Final Four as Cinderella run continues

The team representing the state of North Carolina in the Final Four of the men’s NCAA Tournament is not the Tar Heels or the Blue Devils. It’s the NC State Wolfpack. The No. 11-seeded NC State squad’s Cinderella journey continues, as they upset No. 4 Duke on Sunday night, 76-64, to move on to the Final Four in Arizona. CLICK …

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