Photos: LSU wins NCAA women's basketball championship, 102-85 over Iowa

LSU beat Iowa 102-85 in the NCAA women’s basketball championship game Sunday at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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LSU players celebrate their win over Iowa as Iowa players walk off the court during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU’s Angel Reese walks past cheering fans before the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles as she walks the red carpet with her team before the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Crowds reach out and give Iowa players high-fives and cheer them on as they walk the red carpet before the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) shoots the ball in the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) shoots the ball with pressure from LSU Lady Tigers forward LaDazhia Williams (0) in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) smiles as her team scores over Iowa in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) reacts after the Hawkeyes miss a basket in the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots a three-pointer in the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Jada Gyamfi (23) reacts as Iowa falls behind in the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder gives the crowd high-fives as she walks the red carpet with her team before the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) gets the rebound and shoots a two-pointer in the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) comes off the court after fouling out in the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa fans hold up signs as they wait for the Hawkeyes to arrive on the red carpet before the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks with a ref after a foul is called on her in the third quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots against LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris (45) in the third quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) shoots a three-pointer in the third quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) guards as LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris (45) shoots the ball in the third quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

An Iowa fan holds up a “Believe” sign as the Tigers lead in points in the third quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder talks with a ref after a call against Iowa in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots a two-pointer in the second quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa forward Monika Czinano comforts Iowa guard Caitlin Clark as she becomes emotional while talking about the game after the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reaches out to save the ball from going out of bounds in the second quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa fans react as the Hawkeyes fall further behind in points to LSU in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) goes for a layup and gets a two-pointer in the second quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder calls out to her players in the second quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

The LSU Tigers celebrate as LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey raises their championship trophy in the air after defeating Iowa in the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

An LSU fan holds up a newspaper with the title “Champs” after the Tigers took down the Hawkeyes to become National Champions at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Confetti streams down on LSU as they are crowded champions after defeating Iowa during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) becomes emotional as she hugs an LSU staff member after the Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes to win the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder hangs her head as Iowa falls further behind in points in the final minutes of the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris (45) guards Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) as she dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers guard Kateri Poole (55) guards as Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) goes for a layup in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks with Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) as she walks off the court after fouling out in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) looks to shoot with pressure from LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) misses a free-throw in the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa assistant head coach Jan Jensen yells out after a call against Iowa turns the ball over to LSU in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) shoots the ball against LSU Lady Tigers forward LaDazhia Williams (0) in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) guards as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) goes for a layup and gets a two-pointer in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) runs to save the long pass from Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) hangs her head as she walks off the court with her team after the Hawkeyes fell to the Tigers during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris (45) smiles to the crowd as LSU gets closer to the end of the game leading in points over Iowa during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) looks over as LSU players celebrate in the final minutes of the fourth quarter after the Tigers lead in points during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU guard Alexis Morris says to the crowd, “Caitlin, you’re a great player, but you gotta show some respect,” as she and her team get on stage to receive the National Championship trophy at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder huddles with her team after Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) fouled out in the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson yells out in celebration as she holds the National Championship trophy up after the Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes center Sharon Goodman (40) becomes emotional as she watches the final minutes of the fourth quarter as Iowa falls to LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) looks up at the clock after LSU scores against Iowa in the final minute of the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) looks up at the clock as she huddles with her team in the final minutes of the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) ignores LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) as she points to her ring finger after LSU defeated Iowa during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) guards as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) looks to pass the ball in the third quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

“We’ve got this - we can still win this,” says Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder to her bench in the third quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) reacts as she walks off the court with her team as LSU is crowned champions after the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa fans react after a technical foul is called on Iowa’s Caitlin Clark for delay of game in the third quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) loses control of the ball as LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) pushes into her in the third quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

“I didn’t do anything,” says Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) after a technical foul was called on her in the third quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) reacts as she looks to shoot with pressure from LSU Lady Tigers forward LaDazhia Williams (0) in the third quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey makes a pleading motion to the refs after a foul is called against LSU in the first quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) shoots the ball with pressure from LSU Lady Tigers forward Sa'Myah Smith (5) in the second quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) pushes past LSU Lady Tigers forward LaDazhia Williams (0) as she goes for a layup in the third quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa forward Monika Czinano wipes away tears as she listens to Iowa guard Caitlin Clark talk about her as a player and friend during a press conference after the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers guard Jasmine Carson (2) shoots the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) in the second quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey stares at the ref after a call is made against LSU in the first quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) knocks the ball away from LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) in the first quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) yells out to the refs after a foul is called on her in the second quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) reaches up to block LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) as she shoots the ball in the second quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) reaches out to block LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris (45) as she shoots the ball in the second quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese waves to the crowd after she is named most outstanding player of the tournament during the trophy ceremony after the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers guard Jasmine Carson (2) raises her hands in celebration after making a three-pointer in the second quarter against Iowa during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey holds her hands up in celebration after the Tigers score over the Hawkeyes in the final minute of the game to secure their title as champions during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) gives Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) a hug as she comes off the court for the last time as a Hawkeye after fouling out in the fourth quarter against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) smiles as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) takes over for her on the court after fouling out of the game in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) pulls back Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) as she exchanges words with LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris (45) in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) guards LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris (45) as LSU Lady Tigers guard Kateri Poole (55) tries to pass her the ball in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) hangs her head after coming off the court in the fourth quarter for a break after the Hawkeyes fall further behind in the points against LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after the refs call a foul on her after LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey pointed out a push against her player in the third quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) guards LSU Lady Tigers guard Alexis Morris (45) as she looks to pass the ball to LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) in the fourth quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Lisa Bluder becomes emotional as she looks off while listening to Caitlin Clark talk about Monika Czinano during a press conference after Iowa fell to to LSU during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Monika Czinano (25) gets possession of the ball from LSU Lady Tigers forward LaDazhia Williams (0) as she dribbles the ball towards the net in the first quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) guard LSU Lady Tigers guard Jasmine Carson (2) as she looks to pass the ball in the second quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) guards LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) as she looks to pass the ball in the first quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward McKenna Warnock (14) and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) block LSU Lady Tigers forward LaDazhia Williams (0) as she tries to pass the ball in the first quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers guard Jasmine Carson (2) hugs LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) after the Tigers get a three-pointer in the final seconds of the half and lead over Iowa during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) reaches out to block Iowa Hawkeyes guard Molly Davis (1) as she goes for a layup and gets a two-pointer for the Hawkeyes in the third quarter during the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Iowa forward Monika Czinano, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder takes a moment to laugh with each other during a press conference after the National Championship game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)