Angel Reese Fails but Olivia Dunne and LSU Gymnastics Team Can Heal Tigers’ Wounds in Coming Days

Olivia Dunne and the LSU Tigers’ gymnastics squad are eagerly waiting for the NCAA Regional 2nd round scheduled on April 4. In the previous week, the second-seeded squad earned their 5th SEC Championship after breaking an impasse of several years. Moreover, more than 30 days have passed by since Olivia Dunne and her colleagues tasted defeat. So in such a merrier moment, the fans would expect the Tiger Ladies to display a resounding performance in Bud Walton Arena on April 4. However, in the meantime, in college basketball, the Tiger Nation faced a heartbreak on Monday. 

In the battle to find a place in the final four, Angel Reese and her pack faced a defeat to Caitlin Clark’s Iowa. Since then, a reeling question filled the air of Baton Rouge: is there any avenge possible from Olivia Dunne and her gymnastics team over Iowa? Let’s have a look at the possibility. 

Revenge could have many forms 

On Monday, the defending champion LSU Tigers had to suffer the defeat by the scoreline of 94-87. Eventually, it caused her team to slip from their position in the college basketball contest. However, the gymnastic squad might be able to avenge that unforgettable defeat. As of now, Olivia Dunne’s program remains far ahead compared to 36th-ranked Iowa. Furthermore, in the NCAA Regional 2nd round as well, the Iowa gymnastics couldn’t earn a position. In the same calendar, the black leotards will compete in other contests. 

While LSU Tigers are inching towards the NCAA championship, the Iowa will play their NCAA Regional in Berkley, California. Moreover, the avenging could be counted already, as in the Team NQS, LSU Tigers’ women’s gymnastics squared claimed a colossal figure. In front of the Iowa’s 196.405 NQS, the LSU Tigers gathered 198.215. So, when the LSU Tigers gymnastics squad is three steps away from the championship title, the Iowa would have to cross 5 steps to reach the final.

Olivia Dunne and the gymnastics champs ever ready for the final 

In college basketball, the LSU Tigers met their rival, Iowa, last year as well, in the final. On that occasion, the purple jersey won the fight. However, in the NCAA gymnastics, similar situations have not occurred. In the last several seasons, LSU Tigers gymnastics remained far ahead of the Iowa, minimizing the chance to face each other in the semi-final or final. Moreover, in regional championships, the Purple Tigers possess 14 titles so far. Such records have inspired Olivia Dunne and others to repeat the success. 

Expressing her mindset over wanting the victory, Olivia Dunne once claimed, “It would mean the world to this team and this university. It’s an unprecedented area for LSU gym to win a national championship.” Now, if the Iowa qualify for the rounds, then in either semi-final or final, it might face the LSU Tigers. That would be the fitting occasion to avenge Angel Reese’s defeat. 

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