The LSU women’s basketball team will plan to visit the White House after winning the 2023 national championship, school spokesperson Michael Bonnette confirmed to the Associated Press on Thursday.
The announcement comes after a tumultuous week between the Tigers and the White House, which began after LSU beat Iowa 102–85 on Sunday. Following the game, First Lady Jill Biden seemed to extend an invite to both teams, even though it is tradition for only the championship-winning team to visit.
The White House later clarified that only the Tigers were invited. Additionally, President Joe Biden tweeted that only the two champions, LSU and men’s title-winner UConn, would be welcome at the White House for a visit.