LSU women’s basketball advances to Elite 8, first time since 2008

Trinity Velazquez

1 year ago

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey, center front, reacts to a call during the second half of a women's college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Monday, March 21, 2022, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

GREENVILLE, S.C. (BRPROUD) — The No. 3 LSU women’s basketball team beat the Utah Utes 66-63 and will advance to the Elite 8. The Tigers haven’t played in the Elite 8 since 2008.

At halftime, LSU trailed Utah 33-29.

LSU’s LaDazhia Williams led the Tigers with 24 points, followed by Angel Reese with 17 and Alexis Morris with 15. Reese also recorded 12 rebounds on the day.

Utah’s Gianna Kneepkens led the Utes with 20.

The first Elite 8 game is scheduled for Sunday, March 26.