With Angel Reese Back on Track, Why Last-Tear Poa Might Be the Unsung Hero for LSU

College sports are filled with emotions and events. And while the victories and losses are noticed by the fans, there is another dark side of sports, the unsung heroes like Last-Tear Poa. These unassuming players give their all to help their teams win, but are overshadowed by the star players of the team, who get all the spotlights. After helping the Northwest Florida State College to win a National Championship as a freshman, Poa transferred to LSU in her Sophomore year and led the Tigers to win their first championship in the 2022-23 NCAA season.  

Poa’s journey is a testament to the often-unseen sacrifices and contributions made by those who fall outside the spotlight. Many thought it was her time to shine on the court as Angel Reese was mysteriously out of straight four games this season. However, with Reese now back on the team, the swimsuit model has again got all the spotlight. And fans anticipate that Poa might just stay as an unsung hero of LSU. 

An unpraised guiding light of the Tigers

Almost 9.9 million viewers tuned in to watch the LSU vs. Iowa national final championship game. The rivalry between two superstars, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark was the biggest selling point of this game, as they were two of the best players in the league about to face off against each other. But aside from these stars, Last-Tear Poa played the role of an unsung hero who played a crucial role in helping the Tigers win their first-ever championship. While in the cases of victories, the spotlight often falls on the star player of the team, but after a deep analysis, we can see that it’s often the unsung heroes who worked as a backbone for the team and the star player so they can shine. 

Before joining the LSU, Last-Tear Poa played for the Northwest Florida State College, where she led the Raiders towards the NJCAA National Championship as a freshman. Because of her contributions, she was awarded the title of NJCAA Tournament MVP by averaging 23 points per game. To elevate her game to the next level in her sophomore year she decided to join the Tigers, and her performance throughout the year was just exceptional. 

While she only averaged 3.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, there was a reason why she played in all 36 games of the LSU Tigers. With her impressive court vision and talent, she led the Tigers shooting 87.9 percent from the free throw line and making eight three-pointers, out of which two were the most crucial which she bagged during the national Championship game, helping the Tigers to get a lead over the Hawkeyes. During the game, she also drew several offensive fouls out of which two were on Clark which forced coach Lisa Bluder to bench Clark because of foul trouble. And she ultimately helped the Tiger win the championship. 

Now, as Last-Tear Poa plays as the junior guard in the ongoing 2023-24 NCAA season, she is currently averaging 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. As the season continues, one question remains – can Poa help her team secure another championship?

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Notably, with Angel Reese back on the team, the Lady Tigers have become wholesome again, sending shockwaves with their pure chemistry. 

The LSU Tigers star

Angel Reese was one of the biggest reasons why the Tigers won their first-ever championship as she was the leading scorer of the team, averaging 23 points, 15.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. From blocking players shoeless to bringing the WWE references in the season, Reese made the games alive for the fans globally. 

Now, as she steps in the 2023-24, as the senior forward, for the Tigers she has been making the headlines again with her razzle-dazzle skills. However, the season started with a huge reality check for the Tigers as they fell on their knees against a #20 ranked team in their season opener match. But being the No.1 team in the league, they went on to secure back-to-back matches and haven’t lost a single match since then. 

However, another dark cloud surfaced in Angel’s college career as she was sidelined from straight four crucial games of the season because of mysterious reasons. However, the Bayou Barbie made a comeback in a game against Virginia Tech and dropped 19 points showcasing she isn’t done yet. With Reese, the team has again found their rhythm back and has won thirteen matches out of the fourteen games they have played so far. 

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The team is all set to lock horns with the Missouri Tigers in their next game and fans will be keeping an eye out for the roaring ladies to witness if they can overcome every hurdle thrown their way and clinch this year’s title.