In a thrilling matchup, No. 3 seed LSU faced off against No. 2 seed UCLA in the women's Elite Eight. Flau'jae Johnson's impressive performance, including key plays and scoring, led LSU to victory with a final score of 78-69. Angel Reese fouled out late in the game, impacting UCLA's chances. LSU advances to the Elite Eight, with Flau'jae Johnson standing out with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and a crucial block.
Defending champion LSU pulls away from UCLA in fourth quarter to reach Elite 8 https://t.co/sSNgmx40au
🏀 Flau’jae Johnson, Angel Reese lead defending champion LSU past UCLA to reach Elite Eight LSU Tigers are looking to become the first repeat champion since UConn won its fourth straight in 2016. https://t.co/ZykrXfTjFU
Johnson, Reese lead defending champion LSU past UCLA 78-69 to reach Elite Eight https://t.co/sO6BcxA1Nx
Flau'jae Johnson sends LSU to the Elite 8 with a win over UCLA🔥 ◾️ 24 PTS ◾️ 7-11 FG ◾️ 2-2 3PT ◾️ 12 REB ◾️ 2 BLK https://t.co/F7BbikAH7z
FINAL in Albany NCAA Albany 2 Regional semifinal No. 3 #LSU 78 UCLA 69 Tigers (31-5) advance to their 10th Elite Eight Monday against the Iowa-Colorado winner. LSU's MVP again was Flau'jae Johnson. 24 points, 12 reb, a block (should be credited for two).
Flau’jae absolutely rocks btw
Reese fouls Betts, her fifth, with 31.5 left. She leaves with 16 pts, 11 reb. #LSU
Angel Reese fouls out with 31.5 seconds to go. LSU has a six-point lead, trying to hang on and advance to the Elite Eight.
Flau'jae is her.
Flau’jae has made play after play after play for LSU. She’s been terrific!
Flau’Jae been killer
Flau'jae has been absolutely phenomenal all day. She's only two points off her season-high and has been *everywhere* on the court.
Flau'jae with the scoop for a 72-68 lead. Then HVL draws a foul on Rice, her fifth. Huge moment in this game with 39.3 left. #LSU
Morrow fouls Betts, her fourth. Betts thought it was 5 on Reese. Betts for 2 FTs. Makes 1. Reese rebound LSU 70 UCLA 68 71 seconds left.
Reese block. Rice fouls Flau'jae. She makes two. 70-67 #LSU
Flau'jae just making plays.
Dugalic fouls Reese on the low block. Reese makes 2 LSU 68 UCLA 67 1:46 left. #LSU
Flau'jae off the inbound from HVL. She has 19 and #LSU trails 63-62 with 3:50 left. Time out UCLA. Both teams have 2 remaining.
Four fouls on Reese, Del Rosario and Betts. Reese going to line down 63-60. Big ones. #LSU
Angel Reese is getting ready to check back in. She's got four fouls.
Angel Reese picks up her 4th foul. 8:16 left in the game.
Angel Reese picks up her fourth foul with 8:16 to play. She's coming out of the game.
One quarter to go in Albany: @LSUwbkb 48 UCLA 48 Tigers have led by as many as 10 and were up 7 at half but the Bruins have racheted up the intensity as they did in the 2nd half of the 2nd round vs. Creighton. Do the reigning champs have an answer?
It's a tied game heading into the fourth quarter here in Albany. (Get to ABC!) LSU. UCLA. Trip to the Elite 8 on the line.
LSU lost the quarter 21-14, as UCLA starts to knock down the three, 4 of 10 in the quarter. 7 points off of turnovers for the Bruins as well. Tied up at 48 going into the final frame.
Flau’jae killllin 🤧🤧🤧 @Flaujae
Omg Flau’jae
Del Rosario in for Reese who sits with three fouls at 6:13 of the 3rd. Meanwhile, Flau'jae makes 2 FTs. LSU 40, UCLA 32
Angel Reese just picked up her third foul midway through the third quarter.
LSU vs. UCLA has lived up to the hype so far 🍿 The next half determines who gets a spot in the women's Elite Eight. Live updates and analysis from Albany ⤵️ https://t.co/YyjdTyZXXS
LSU vs. UCLA has lived up to they hype so far 🍿 The next half determines who gets a spot in the women's Elite Eight. Live updates and analysis from Albany ⤵️ https://t.co/YyjdTyZXXS
Halftime in Albany #LSU 34 UCLA 27 Bruins hit a 3 just before the break (they're 2 of 17 from 3), otherwise UCLA would be in serious trouble. Flau'jae Johnson leads LSU with 13 pts. Reese 6 pts, 6 reb.
Another Flau'jae J. #LSU's biggest lead up 32-24, then an offensive foul on the Brins with 1:50 left in the half
FLAU’JAE JOHNSON WITH THE SPIN AND FINISH! 🌪️ (🎥: @MarchMadnessWBB) https://t.co/19D8el8CrQ
Flau'jae Johnson with the spin move 🔥 https://t.co/kK0a8axvDi
Flau'jae puts a spin on it 🌪️ (via @LSUwbkb) https://t.co/vSfBgPDHCG
UCLA has had some ballhandling issues, up to 7 turnovers. LSU is on a 6-0 run to surge into a 23-18 lead. Kiki Rice and Charisma Osborne have a combined two points on one-for-five shooting and need to get going for Bruins to have a chance in this game.
#LSU at its best: Reese rips a rebound away from Betts, gets it to HVL. She fires a fast-break pass to Flau'jae, who scores on a stellar spin move. Tigers tie their biggest lead, 23-18, 6:51 2Q. UCLA calls time out.
Women’s March Madness live updates: LSU vs UCLA score, Sweet 16 highlights https://t.co/0s3vZMWfSb
Game is tied at 15-15 at end of first quarter. Lauren Betts outplayed Angel Reese but didn't get enough touches. Kiki Rice has two fouls. Flau'jae Johnson's threes are going to be a problem for Bruins. Londynn Jones cold start, 1-6 shooting. Gabriela Jaquez bringing the toughness
End of the 1st quarter in Albany #LSU 15 #UCLA 15 Except for Flau'jae (2 of 3 with 2 3s), both teams struggling. Both just over 31%, with the Bruins 0-8 from 3-point range. UCLA not just missing 3s but missing them badly. You'd swear they were shooting in the Superdome.
Flau'jae Johnson hits back-to-back 3s early. 🔥 (🎥: @MarchMadnessWBB) https://t.co/i5iNEj4uUH
Flau'jae with a 3 but UCLA goes back to Betts down low for a 7-5 lead. Poa checks in for HVL, who has a word with Mulkey. #LSU
Flau'jae with the rebound and the 3. #LSU's first lead 5-4. Poa about to check in.
Four more spots in the women's Elite Eight are up for grabs. Up first? No. 2 seed UCLA vs No. 3 seed LSU. The matchup between Angel Reese and Lauren Betts will be appointment viewing 🍿 Live updates ahead of a 1 p.m. ET tipoff ⤵️ https://t.co/YyjdTz0vNq