Angel Reese cryptically hints at NCAA championship game frustration

April 8, 2024

Angel Reese seemed to be venting some frustration about officiating Sunday’s NCAA women’s championship game between Iowa and South Carolina.

Using her X account, LSU All-American I have written: “I see how this game works.”

Reese sent the message nearly an hour before the University of South Carolina advanced to the Final Four by defeating LSU in the Elite 8 last Monday with an 87-75 victory over Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes. posted.

It happened at the same time that some Iowa State fans were unhappy with referees’ foul calls.

However, it is impossible to know what exactly the lease was referring to.

The 2023-24 SEC Player of the Year seemed unhappy about officiating the NCAA women’s title game. Interaction with WNBA Champion Natasha Cloud.

Cloud wrote, “I’m trying to refrain from tweeting about some calls,” to which Reese responded, “I just typed a lot and hit the delete button like 6 times already.”

Now, in the end we have to deal with these references too 😂🫠 That’s the only way to save them

— Natasha Cloud (@T_Cloud4) April 7, 2024

Then Cloud answered: [laughing emoji] That’s the only thing that can save them. ”

Some critics thought it was reminiscent of the officiating in Iowa’s 71-69 victory over UW in Friday’s Final Four matchup.

With 3.9 seconds left in the game and the Huskies leading by one point, UW forward Aliyah Edwards drew an illegal screen on a controversial foul call after colliding with Iowa guard Gabby Marshall. Many people were not happy with what was taken.

College star guard Paige Bueckers had a chance to extend her season on a bounced pass from Nika Mule, but the whistle prevented her from taking the shot.

Bueckers, who had a phenomenal season after coming back from a torn ACL, will return to college for his final year of eligibility.

Reese and Clark, the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, will bring their talents to the league.

Reese, who led the Lady Tigers to victory over Iowa in last year’s title game, announced her career plans in a fashion photoshoot for Vogue magazine after LSU’s season-ending loss to the Hawkeyes last week.

Clark will likely play in the Indiana Fever, which has the No. 1 draft pick, on April 15 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.