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Second Line
The team celebrates a
second straight berth
into the NCAA Final Four
after defeating Duke in
the Chattanooga
Regional Final.
DANCIN’ TO INDY
Parade
The theme of the
Salute Dinner was “The
Journey” highlighting
each of the four
teams’ road to the
Final Four.
Big Time
Former LSU Tiger and NBA
great Shaquille O’Neal greeted
the Lady Tigers upon arrival in
Indianapolis.
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NBA Action - It’s Fantastic
Smile!
The Lady Tigers enjoyed a double-overtime game between the Indiana
Pacers and the Miami Heat at Conseco Fieldhouse.
The team poses for a group shot in the reception area prior to the
Salute Dinner.
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Spotlight
Temeka Johnson and
Pokey Chatman fielded
questions from co-hosts
Debbie Antonelli and
Beth Mowens on stage
at the Salute Dinner.
ON CENTER STAGE
Meeting the Senator
The Lady Tigers with former United States Senator Birch Bayh. Bayh,
as a state representative for the state of Indiana from 1962-80, was
instrumental in the passage of Title IX in 1972.
A Watchful Eye
Pokey Chatman looks on at LSU’s open practice.
For the Kids
Pokey Chatman and the
Lady Tigers take time
to sign autographs for
the fans following the
open practice session
at the RCA Dome.
Holding Court
LSU holds its hour-long practice that is open to the public on the
floor of the RCA Dome.
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The Scene
Indianapolis embraced
the Final Four, showing
off with street signs
and other signage. The
RCA Dome was decked
out with signage for the
2005 Final Four.
HOOP CITY A BUZZ
Augustus Takes Top Honors
Hey Fightin’ Tigers
Seimone Augustus was named Kodak All-American and received the
State Farm Wade Trophy as the nation’s top player.
The Lady Tigers fans and the Bengal Brass Band hold a pep rally to
send the team off to the RCA Dome.
Meet the Press
Get on the Bus ‘Gus
Temeka Johnson fielded questions at the news conference in
the RCA Dome.
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Seimone Augustus leaves the team hotel to board the bus to the RCA
Dome.
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April 3
A packed house
of 28,937 filled
the RCA Dome
in Indianapolis
for the 2005
Final Four.
GAME TIME!
What You
Talkin’ About
Willis?
Game Face
Tillie Willis blocks a shot
against Baylor in the
national semifinal.
Sylvia Fowles enters the RCA Dome with her game face on, ready to
face Baylor in the national semifinal.
Final Pass
Pregame Chat
ESPN’s Mark Jones interviews Pokey Chatman outside LSU’s locker
room prior to the National Semifinal game against Baylor.
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Temeka Johnson’s LSU
career ended as the
SEC’s all-time leader
in assists with 945.
She is fifth all-time in
NCAA history.
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Champions!
The team raises the
SEC regular season trophy prior to the opening game of the 2005
SEC Tournament in
Greenville, S.C.
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Lowering
the Banner
Unforgettable Farewell
Senior Night for Temeka Johnson, Tillie Willis, Crystal White and
Florence Williams was special, clinching the program’s first SEC title.
Chatman Honors Tiger Faithful
Pokey Chatman thanks the crowd of 10,125 in the Maravich Center
following LSU’s victory over Florida that clinched the SEC crown.
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Following LSU’s victory over
Florida, the Lady Tigers’
first SEC Champions banner
was lowered from the
Maravich Center rafters.
A Final Home Huddle
The team huddles in the locker room following the victory over
Florida.
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