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LSU players celebrate after winning the national championship game on Sunday, April 2.
LSU players celebrate after winning the national championship game on Sunday, April 2.
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In pictures: LSU wins national title in women’s basketball

Updated 4:37 PM EDT, Sun April 16, 2023
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The LSU Tigers, for the first time in school history, are national champions in women's college basketball.

The Tigers defeated Iowa 102-85 Sunday in Dallas, setting a new record for most points scored by a team in a women's championship game.

Jasmine Carson led LSU with 22 points, 21 of which came in an explosive first half that was a Final Four record for most points in a half by one team (59). Alexis Morris added 21 points and nine assists for the Tigers (34-2), and LaDahzia Williams had 20 points. Angel Reese, who was named the NCAA Tournament's most outstanding player, finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

This is LSU's first national title, but it is the sixth for head coach Kim Mulkey. Mulkey also won one as a player at Louisiana Tech, one as an assistant coach at Louisiana Tech and three in her previous job as the head coach of Baylor.

Iowa (31-7) was led once again by its transcendent superstar, Caitlin Clark, who finished the game with 30 points and eight assists. Clark, who made eight of 19 3-pointers, broke Sheryl Swoopes' record for most points scored in one NCAA Tournament.

LSU's Angel Reese gestures toward her ring finger in the final moments of the game.
LSU's Angel Reese gestures toward her ring finger in the final moments of the game.
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LSU's Flau'jae Johnson hugs head coach Kim Mulkey at the end of the game.
LSU's Flau'jae Johnson hugs head coach Kim Mulkey at the end of the game.
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LSU came into the tournament as a No. 3 seed, but it knocked off a 1-seed (Virginia Tech) and a 2-seed (Iowa) in the Final Four.
LSU came into the tournament as a No. 3 seed, but it knocked off a 1-seed (Virginia Tech) and a 2-seed (Iowa) in the Final Four.
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LSU's Alexis Morris drives to the basket during the second half. She had 19 of her 21 points in the second half.
LSU's Alexis Morris drives to the basket during the second half. She had 19 of her 21 points in the second half.
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Morris, center, is congratulated by teammates after drawing a foul in the fourth quarter.
Morris, center, is congratulated by teammates after drawing a foul in the fourth quarter.
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An Iowa fan holds a "believe" sign during the second half.
An Iowa fan holds a "believe" sign during the second half.
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Iowa star Caitlin Clark runs back on defense after making a 3-pointer in the second half.
Iowa star Caitlin Clark runs back on defense after making a 3-pointer in the second half.
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Players jostle for position in the second half.
Players jostle for position in the second half.
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LSU players celebrate after Jasmine Carson hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to end the first half. The Tigers led Iowa 59-42.
LSU players celebrate after Jasmine Carson hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to end the first half. The Tigers led Iowa 59-42.
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Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder walks the sideline during the first half.
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder walks the sideline during the first half.
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Reese is defended by Iowa's McKenna Warnock in the first quarter.
Reese is defended by Iowa's McKenna Warnock in the first quarter.
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Reese and Monika Czinano battle for a rebound.
Reese and Monika Czinano battle for a rebound.
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Carson reacts after hitting a 3-pointer in the second quarter. Carson came off the bench to score 21 first-half points, and she was 5-for-5 from behind the 3-point arc.
Carson reacts after hitting a 3-pointer in the second quarter. Carson came off the bench to score 21 first-half points, and she was 5-for-5 from behind the 3-point arc.
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Clark yells from the sideline during the first half. She was in foul trouble for much of the game.
Clark yells from the sideline during the first half. She was in foul trouble for much of the game.
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Johnson is fouled by Clark in the first quarter.
Johnson is fouled by Clark in the first quarter.
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Mulkey reacts to a call during the first half.
Mulkey reacts to a call during the first half.
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Clark hits one of her four 3-pointers in the first quarter. She finished the first half with 16 points.
Clark hits one of her four 3-pointers in the first quarter. She finished the first half with 16 points.
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LSU's LaDazhia Williams is defended in the first half.
LSU's LaDazhia Williams is defended in the first half.
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Reese and Czinano compete for the opening jump ball.
Reese and Czinano compete for the opening jump ball.
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First lady Jill Biden, in the green jacket, takes in the game with tennis legend Billie Jean King, right.
First lady Jill Biden, in the green jacket, takes in the game with tennis legend Billie Jean King, right.
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The National Anthem is played before the game in Dallas.
The National Anthem is played before the game in Dallas.
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Iowa fans get ready for the game at the American Airlines Center.
Iowa fans get ready for the game at the American Airlines Center.
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LSU players high-five fans on their way to the game.
LSU players high-five fans on their way to the game.
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