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Meghan L. Hall

Hoops fans have already started to plot a LSU-Iowa rematch after Selection Sunday’s region reveal

Selection Sunday brought all the drama when the ESPN broadcast crew unveiled the Albany 2 region. The Iowa Hawkeyes snagged the No. 1 seed, but the reigning national champion LSU Tigers are the No. 3 seed. Right on cue, women’s basketball fans are already plotting a rematch of last year’s big game.

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The NCAA selection committee clearly has a few tricks up their sleeves. They revealed the Region 2 teams playing in Albany, New York on Sunday. Fans quickly realized that a rematch of the 2023 national championship was possible. Iowa was revealed as the top seed, but LSU was not far behind them as a No. 3 seed. Another popcorn-worthy matchup could be on the way if both teams can get through the gauntlet of good squads ahead of them.

Here’s what fans had to say about the intriguing potential matchup:


Here are some more thoughts: 

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