Everything Virginia Tech said about Kim Mulkey, LSU women's basketball at NCAA Final Four

DALLAS – LSU women's basketball is embarking on its sixth Final Four appearance in program history, but first trip since 2008.

Kim Mulkey, a three-time national championship-winning coach, has guided the Tigers (32-2) back to the sport's biggest stage, marking her fifth trip to the Final Four as a coach.

On the other side, Virginia Tech (31-4) and coach Kenny Brooks are experiencing their first Final Four appearances.

The two teams face off Friday (6 p.m., ESPN); the winner advances to the national championship game inside American Airlines Center.

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Before their matchup, here's everything Virginia Tech had to say about Mulkey and LSU during their Friday news conference.

Virginia Tech star Elizabeth Kitley on matching up against LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese

"They're really athletic. They can rebound a lot. We just know we're going to have to be physical and strong down there and not let them get too many second-chance opportunities because they'll definitely take advantage of that.

"Yeah, we just have to play to our strengths also."