LSU’s repeat bid ends with Elite Eight loss to Iowa

Katie Barnes, ESPN.comApr 2, 2024, 02:34 AM ETCloseKatie Barnes is a writer/reporter for ESPN.com. Follow them on Twitter at Katie_Barnes3.ALBANY, N.Y. — Flau’jae Johnson bends over and stretches her legs as the crowd roars its approval of more Iowa free throws. She stands up with a deep breath as reality sets in that the LSU Tigers‘ hopes for a repeat national championship are over. The clock indicates 14.2 seconds remain in Monday’s regional final, but LSU is down by 10 points, and star forward Angel Reese is on the bench after fouling out with 1:45 to go.Johnson grabs the rebound after…