LSU to accept Joe Biden’s invitation to White House after Angel Reese suggests celebrating title with Obamas

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Despite what Angel Reese said on the matter, the LSU Tigers plan to accept President Biden’s invitation to the White House after their win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA national championship. 

Spokesman Michael Bonnette confirmed the university’s intention to The Associated Press Thursday, one day after the Tigers celebrated the first NCAA title for the women’s basketball team in school history on campus. 

Discussion about a trip to the White House stirred some controversy since the Tigers beat Iowa. Reese, who was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament, called first lady Jill Biden’s suggestion to invite both the Tigers and Hawkeyes to the White House "a joke" on social media. 

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LSU's Angel Reese celebrates after an NCAA women's Final Four game against Virginia Tech March 31, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

A spokesperson for Jill Biden, Vanessa Valdivia, said the first lady’s suggestion of inviting both teams was intended to be a celebration of women athletes and the game, which made history with 9.9 million TV viewers, a record for an NCAA women’s title game of any kind. 

"The first lady loved watching the NCAA women’s basketball championship game alongside young student athletes and admires how far women have advanced in sports since the passing of Title IX," Valdivia said. "Her comments in Colorado were intended to applaud the historic game and all women athletes. She looks forward to celebrating the LSU Tigers on their championship win at the White House."

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