Scalise Welcomes LSU Women’s Basketball National Champions to U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on hosting the Louisiana State University (LSU) Women's Basketball team at the U.S. Capitol to celebrate their historic national championship title.

"As a proud LSU alum who bleeds purple and gold, I was honored to lead our Congressional delegation in welcoming Coach Kim Mulkey and our national champion Lady Tigers to the Capitol to celebrate their magical season that resulted in our first NCAA basketball title.

"This historic team captured the imagination of Louisiana and the entire Nation when they shattered NCAA records as the highest-scoring women's team in the most-watched women's basketball championship game in history. The U.S. Capitol looks great in LSU purple and gold in their honor - Geaux Tigers!"

In April the LSU Women's Basketball team won the 2023 NCAA National Championship game over Iowa, 102-85, taking home LSU's first basketball national championship.

Photo Highlights:

Leader Scalise, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-La.), Congressman Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Congressman Troy Carter (D-La.) celebrate Coach Kim Mulkey and the LSU Women's Basketball team.

Leader Scalise presents Coach Kim Mulkey and the Lady Tigers with an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol.

Leader Scalise congratulates LSU's Angel Reese in the U.S. Capitol.

Leader Scalise welcomes Coach Kim Mulkey to Capitol Hill.

Leader Scalise, Congressman Johnson, Congressman Carter and Congresswoman Letlow congratulate LSU President William F. Tate IV and Coach Kim Mulkey in front of the U.S. Capitol.

The LSU Women's Basketball team arrives at Capitol Hill.

Leader Scalise accepts a custom LSU jersey from LSU President William F. Tate IV.