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Louisiana State University's Tigers bested University of Iowa's Hawkeyes 102-85 to win their first national basketball title in school history. Despite yet another stellar performance from Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, the Hawkeyes' late comeback run couldn't match LSU's offensive stride.

It was just one of many records posted in the NCAA women's final game. Here are some more firsts from the most-viewed women's March Madness ever:

Interest in women's college basketball has skyrocketed

 — part of a surging interest in women's college basketball in recent years. Buoyed by star power (Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, namely), this year's Final Four matchups were the 

 (men's or women's) college basketball games ever on ESPN and its streaming service ESPN+, averaging 4.5 million viewers.

Ticket prices have reflected the excitement. Tickets for this year's women's tournament have been going for 

. On the secondary market, the lowest cost for a single ticket for the final women's game was 

, before taxes and fees, on the day before the game. Some nosebleed prices for the men's championship game on Monday were going for lower than $50 on Ticketmaster on Sunday night.  

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The Tigers fended off Iowa 102-85 in the women's national championship basketball game.

LSU beats Iowa to win 1st NCAA title, posting record triple-digit point game

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