Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, two of the biggest names in college basketball, are set to light up the Albany 2 Regional. Their respective teams, Iowa and LSU, face Sweet 16 challenges, with the tantalizing possibility of a championship rematch. Last April, their clash drew nearly 10 million viewers, making it the most-watched women’s basketball game in history.
The Matchups
- Iowa vs. Colorado: The top-seeded Hawkeyes take on the fifth-seeded Colorado in a rematch of last year’s Sweet 16 game. Iowa emerged victorious with an 87-77 win, fueled by Caitlin Clark’s 31 points and eight assists. Colorado will need to find a way to slow down Clark, who holds the NCAA’s Division I career scoring record.
- LSU vs. UCLA: The third-seeded Tigers face off against the second-seeded UCLA in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader. LSU’s focus remains on the court, despite distractions from an upcoming story about coach Kim Mulkey. Mulkey’s attention, however, is solely on the UCLA game.
The Road to the Regional Final
Both Clark and Reese know that advancing won’t be easy. They aim to lead their teams to victory, setting the stage for a potential rematch that could captivate audiences once again.
