Angel Reese – LSU

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(BBR) On Sunday, the LSU women's basketball team made history by advancing to the NCAA championship game for the first time since 2008. The Lady Tigers' hard work and determination have paid off, and they are now just one win away from claiming their second national title.

LSU's journey to the championship game has been nothing short of impressive. The team entered the tournament as a seventh seed and faced tough opponents in the early rounds, including third-seeded Arizona and second-seeded Baylor. Despite being the underdog in both matchups, the Lady Tigers never backed down and earned hard-fought victories to advance to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, respectively.

In the Elite Eight, LSU faced a familiar foe in top-seeded UConn, a team they had lost to earlier in the season. But the Lady Tigers were determined to avenge that loss and put on a dominant performance, defeating the Huskies 69-61 to advance to the Final Four.

In the Final Four, LSU faced another tough opponent in fourth-seeded South Carolina, the defending national champions. But once again, the Lady Tigers rose to the occasion and pulled off a thrilling 66-59 victory to secure their spot in the championship game.

The key to LSU's success has been their balanced and unselfish play. Throughout the tournament, multiple players have stepped up and made crucial contributions. In the Elite Eight, it was sophomore guard Khayla Pointer who led the way with 19 points, while senior forward Awa Trasi stepped up with a career-high 15 points in the Final Four matchup against South Carolina.

The Lady Tigers will face a formidable opponent in the championship game in top-seeded Stanford, who are also vying for their second national title. But LSU has proven throughout the tournament that they are capable of beating anyone, and they will undoubtedly give it their all on Sunday.

Regardless of the outcome, the LSU women's basketball team has already made their mark in the NCAA tournament and has shown the world what they are capable of. Their grit, determination, and teamwork have been inspiring to watch, and they have made their fans proud. Now, all eyes will be on the Lady Tigers as they look to claim the ultimate prize and bring another national championship back to Baton Rouge.