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perfect 14-0 - LSUsports.net
INTRO 05 FINAL FOUR THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY HONORS LSU OPPONENTS MEDIA 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. 10 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. 2 0 0 5 - 0 6 L S U W O M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E INTRO 05 FINAL FOUR THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY HONORS LSU OPPONENTS MEDIA 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. 2 0 0 5 - 0 6 L S U W O M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 11 INTRO 05 FINAL FOUR THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY HONORS LSU OPPONENTS MEDIA 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. 12 2 0 0 5 - 0 6 L S U Seimone Augustus leaves the team hotel to board the bus to the RCA Dome. W O M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E INTRO 05 FINAL FOUR THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY HONORS LSU OPPONENTS MEDIA 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. 2 0 0 5 - 0 6 L S U 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. W O M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A L L M E D I A G U I D E 13 INTRO 05 FINAL FOUR THIS IS LSU PLAYERS COACHES REVIEW Champions! The team raises the SEC regular season trophy prior to the opening game of the 2005 SEC Tournament in Greenville, S.C. RECORDS HISTORY HONORS LSU OPPONENTS MEDIA PERFECT 14-0 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. 14 2 0 0 5 - 0 6 L S U W O M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A L L 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. M E D I A G U I D E