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FILE -Iowa's Caitlin Clark looks for a call during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against LSU Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. The national championship game in women's basketball last spring was unforgettable for a lot of good reasons.The game will also be remembered for its controversial officiating and The Associated Press has learned that an NCAA review concluded the refereeing did not meet expectations. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

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The officiating in the title game between LSU and Iowa was below expectations, NCAA review finds
By DOUG FEINBERG - AP Basketball Writer
Wed,11/08/23-10:15AM , 56 Reads
The national championship game in women's basketball last spring was unforgettable for a lot of good reasons. LSU beating Iowa for its first title.
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Colorado players celebrate after defeating LSU in an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Opening day in women's hoops has historic loss by defending champs and stellar play by freshmen
By DOUG FEINBERG - AP Basketball Writer
Tue,11/07/23-12:39AM , 103 Reads
It was a wild and historic opening day in women's college basketball with a monumental upset and stellar debuts.

If Monday was any indication of the season ahead, there’s going to be a lot of excitement leading up to the crowning of a national champion in Cleveland in April.
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LSU forward Amani Bartlett (2), guard Mikaylah Williams (12), forward Angel Reese (10), guard Hailey Van Lith (11), and guard Kateri Poole (55) sing the school alma mater after an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against East Texas Baptist, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Transfer portal changes equation for women's coaches, who used to build dynasties on prep recruits
By DOUG FEINBERG - AP Basketball Writer
Tue,10/31/23-1:58PM , 135 Reads
Louisville coach Jeff Walz succinctly summed up how quickly the college basketball world has evolved over the last few years while his team was playing at the Seattle Regional last spring.

“You’ve got Selection Sunday and Portal Monday,” he said.
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LSU forward Angel Reese (10) waves after an NCAA college basketball exhibition game against East Texas Baptist, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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After record season, women's college basketball returns with stars Reese and Clark set for encore
By DOUG FEINBERG - AP Basketball Writer
Fri,10/27/23-4:29PM , 52 Reads
Coming off a record year in terms of popularity and buzz, women’s college basketball is back with even more intrigue.

Defending champion LSU has reloaded behind Angel Reese for a run at back-to-back national titles while Iowa’s Caitlin Clark returns with the NCAA scoring record in her reach.
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