When first lady Jill Biden shared her wish of inviting both Iowa and LSU to the White House after Sunday’s thrilling women’s national championship, it created a spiral of debate in the college hoops landscape.
With the Tigers defeating the Hawkeyes to claim their first national title in school history, LSU star Angel Reese was quick to share her sentiment on Biden’s desire, calling it “a joke.” While the White House clarified earlier Tuesday that only LSU was invited after winning the game, Hawkeyes coach Lisa Bluder felt that it was the best decision.
“I gratefully acknowledge the First Lady’s sentiments, but a day at the White House should belong solely to the champion, LSU and Coach Mulkey,” Bluder tweeted. “We would welcome the First Lady and President to come to Iowa’s “House” – Carver Hawkeye Arena — any time!”
