Angel Reese looking on (left). Aaliyah Edwards setting a screen (right).LSU Tigers standout Angel Reese has offered her perspective on the contentious conclusion of the Iowa-UConn Final Four matchup on Friday evening, a moment that has stirred considerable uproar among sports enthusiasts and analysts alike.

With UConn trailing 70-69 against Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes in the closing moments, needing just one more score to secure their spot in the National Championship Game, the Huskies’ possession turned pivotal. However, officials intervened, calling an offensive foul on Aaliyah Edwards as she attempted to set a screen for her teammate.

The contentious call against Edwards ultimately resulted in a turnover, flipping possession in favor of the Hawkeyes. Clark capitalized on the opportunity, sinking her initial free throw after drawing the foul. Despite missing the second, Iowa secured the rebound, maintaining control of the ball. They skillfully managed the clock, sealing their triumph with a two-point margin. With this crucial win, the Hawkeyes now advance to face the South Carolina Gamecocks in the highly anticipated National Championship Game slated for Sunday.

Angel Reese voiced her perspective on the contentious call against Edwards via X/Twitter, echoing the sentiments of many bewildered fans. Like others, Reese expressed her disbelief at the decision, asserting that the screen set by the UConn star appeared clean to her as well.

It’s unfortunate that an all-time classic of a game will be largely overshadowed by the controversial ending. But of course, sports fans are used to such things.

Angel Reese has people supporting her statement:

The sentiment is widespread across social media and various platforms, with numerous individuals, including basketball icon LeBron James, expressing astonishment at the call against Edwards. In tightly contested games like this, officials typically lean towards letting the players determine the outcome and avoid intervening unless a foul is clear-cut and indisputable. The controversy lies in the fact that this call essentially decided the game’s outcome.

Despite the contentious ending, it’s important to acknowledge the exceptional performances delivered by both UConn and Iowa throughout the game. While the conclusion may leave a bitter taste for the Huskies, it doesn’t diminish the high-quality basketball displayed by both teams. Ultimately, in sports, there can only be one victor, and Iowa emerged as such in this instance.