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Will Iowa Hawkeyes Triumph Over LSU Tigers at MVP Arena?

As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to host the LSU Tigers, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance. The upcoming game, set at the MVP Arena in Albany, promises to be a thrilling encounter.


Apr 2, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) shoots during warmups prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Hawkeyes have been on a remarkable run, showcasing their dominance in recent games. Their last match against the Colorado Buffaloes ended with an emphatic 89-68 victory. The team's shooting accuracy was on display as they hit 54 percent from the field and an outstanding 60 percent of two-point attempts. Their free-throw percentage stood at a commendable 77 percent, and they outrebounded their opponents by nine.


Prior to that, Iowa faced West Virginia Mountaineers in a tighter contest but still managed to secure a win with a score of 64-54. Despite shooting only 36 percent from the field and struggling beyond the arc with just 23 percent for three-pointers, they excelled at free throws with an impressive accuracy of 83 percent.


Apr 2, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) defends against LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) in the first half during the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

In their first-round game against Holy Cross Crusaders, Iowa once again proved too strong by notching up another high-scoring win with a scoreline of 91-65. They maintained consistency in two-point field goal percentage (60 percent) and showed tenacity on defense with five blocks and eleven steals.


The statistics suggest that while three-point shots might not always fall for Iowa (averaging around mid-thirties in percentage), they more than make up for it inside the paint and at the charity stripe where they have been highly efficient.


Apr 2, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; The LSU Lady Tigers celebrate with the tournament trophy after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes during the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

As for LSU Tigers' challenge ahead, it will be crucial for Iowa to maintain their defensive solidity while exploiting any weaknesses in LSU's armor. With recent trends showing high points off turnovers and second-chance points being significant contributors to victories, these areas could again play pivotal roles.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN or attend it personally at MVP Arena on April 1st at 6:00 PM CT. Will this game add another chapter to Iowa's winning saga? Only time will tell as both teams gear up for what is expected to be an enthralling encounter.

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