March Madness update
March Madness is a term used for NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. The women’s tournament began on March 15, 2023, and the men’s tournament began on March 19, 2023. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
May 19, 2023
This year’s March Madness tournaments for both men and women had many surprises.
Tigers taking the win
The women’s final game was outstanding, with LSU taking the win against Iowa.
The game was held at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on April 2.
The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 102-85.
Jasmine Carson, who came off the bench, scored 21 points for LSU in the opening half, which got the Tigers ahead.
Caitlin Clark, who plays for the Hawkeyes, led the game with 30 points in the game, setting a new record for most points scored in a women’s tournament.
The Tigers also broke the record for scoring the most points ever in a women’s title game.
The men’s final game was held the next day on April 3, which took place at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.
UConn taking the win
UConn beat SDSU 76-59 and won their fifth national title in program history.
Tristen Newton, a graduate and former player from Burges High School in El Paso, Texas, led the way with 19 points and ten rebounds.
These were two highly anticipated games, and fans are excited about what new surprises the 2024 March Madness tournaments will hold.
