NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship: 2019 Recap
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game is one of the most exciting sports events of the year. It is a thrilling way to crown a champion and celebrate the best of college basketball. Last year, the Baylor Lady Bears emerged victorious in the 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship.
The Road to the Championship
The Baylor Lady Bears had a stellar season in 2018-2019, finishing with a 33-2 record overall and a 19-1 conference record. They earned the #1 seed in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship tournament, and they had one of the most dominant runs of any team in tournament history. They defeated #4 seed Iowa, #3 seed Oregon, #2 seed Stanford, and #1 seed Notre Dame to reach the championship game.
The Championship Game
The championship game was an epic battle between the Baylor Lady Bears and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Baylor had a strong start, taking a 7-point lead into halftime. In the second half, Notre Dame made a valiant comeback effort, but the Lady Bears held on and emerged as the 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions with a final score of 82-81.
MVP of the Championship Game
The Most Outstanding Player of the 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship was Baylor’s Kalani Brown. Brown finished the game with 22 points and 11 rebounds, and she was instrumental in helping Baylor secure the win. She was also named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.
Baylor’s Historic Win
Baylor’s win in the 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship was historic. It marked the first time in program history that the Lady Bears had won the title. It also marked the first time in program history that the Lady Bears had reached the Final Four.
Notre Dame’s Run to the Championship
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish also had an impressive run to the championship game. They entered the tournament as the #1 seed and won their first four games of the tournament. They defeated #16 seed Robert Morris, #9 seed Villanova, #4 seed Iowa, and #2 seed Stanford to reach the championship game.
Key Players for Notre Dame
The Fighting Irish were led by two key players: Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale. Shepard finished the championship game with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Ogunbowale had 26 points and 8 rebounds. Both players were instrumental in leading the Fighting Irish to the championship game.
Notable Players for Baylor
The Lady Bears had several notable players during their championship run. In addition to MVP Kalani Brown, other key contributors included Lauren Cox, Chloe Jackson, and Didi Richards. Cox had 15 points and 8 rebounds in the championship game, while Jackson and Richards had 10 points each.
Notable Achievements
The Baylor Lady Bears made history in the 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. In addition to claiming the program’s first ever national championship, the Lady Bears also achieved several other notable accomplishments:
- Baylor was the first team in NCAA history to go undefeated in the regular season and win the national championship.
- Baylor set a record for most wins in a single season (37).
- Baylor set a record for most consecutive wins in a single season (34).
- Baylor set a record for most consecutive wins in a single tournament (7).
- Baylor set a record for fewest points allowed in a single tournament (436).
Celebration of the Championship
The Baylor Lady Bears were welcomed back to Waco, Texas with a massive celebration. Thousands of people lined the streets to greet the team and celebrate their historic championship. The team was also honored with a victory parade and a championship celebration at the Ferrell Center.
Legacy of the Championship
The 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship will be remembered as one of the most impressive championship runs in college basketball history. The Baylor Lady Bears emerged victorious, claiming the program’s first ever national championship and making history in the process. The championship will be remembered as one of the greatest moments in Baylor sports history.
Conclusion
The 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship was one of the most exciting and memorable championships in recent memory. The Baylor Lady Bears emerged as the champions, claiming the program’s first ever national championship and making history in the process. The championship will be remembered as a remarkable moment in college basketball history.