Caitlin Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes have a chance to exact revenge on the LSU Tigers when the two finalists from last year’s NCAA women’s championship clash at this year’s Elite Eight game. Last year, Iowa and LSU made history, drawing in millions of viewers and breaking the record for the most-watched women’s basketball game. While Clark, last year’s national player of the season, leads her team, LSU still faces the threat of Angel Reese, last season’s final four outstanding player winner, supported by a cohort of talented guards. LSU’s famed defense and in-game nous still make many fans feel the Tigers would triumph, even though official odds list Iowa as the slight favorite ahead of tonight’s game at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York. LSU won the final last year by 102 - 85.
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Basketball: NCAA Women Division I Elite Eight
Where to Watch: ESPN
Venue: MVP Arena, Albany, NY
Date: 02.04.2024 02:15
Iowa
The Hawkeyes won the Big Ten tournament for the third consecutive season earlier this year. The 2022/2023 NCAA women’s finalists have blown away Holy Cross, West Virginia, and Colorado to set up an Elite Eight matchup with LSU. The University of Iowa team has won nine consecutive ball games going into the final eight and has a future WNBA star in Caitlin Clark. The Hawkeye star is the all-time leading scorer in Division I men’s or women’s basketball and has dominated press coverage again this year. Now a Senior, Clark is not alone, as she is supported by a core team that has been together for four years.
LSU
Last year, LSU played a physical game centered around using its size advantage to restrict Caitlin Clark. In Angel Reese, LSU has one of the most talented and dominant players in the NCAA. The Louisiana State University Tigers beat Rice in the first round and overcame Middle Tennessee in the second round. A 78-69 victory over UCLA in the Sweet Sixteen finally set up a rematch with last year’s championship opponent. Reese is supported by a cast that includes sophomore Flau’jae Johnson and Jasmine Carson, who made an impact from the bench last year.
Betting odds
LSU Tigers are 2.10 underdogs on Bet365, which lists the favorites at 1.76 odds. Total Over 168.5 is priced at 1.909 on Betwinner, with the Under at 1.909. Iowa Hawkeyes to win by 6 or more points is available at 2.4 odds on 1XBET. Read more here.
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