First lady Jill Bidens walk-back of her suggestion that runner-up Iowa should join NCAA womens basketball champion LSU for a visit to the White House didnt sit well with Tigers star Angel Reese.

Prompted by a discussion of Bidens comments during her Wednesday appearance on The Paper Route Podcast, Reese said the Tigers should celebrate their title with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama rather than Joe and Jill Biden.

Jill Biden, at an appearance in Denver on Monday, had praised Iowas sportsmanship and congratulated both teams. She also said that as part of the longstanding tradition of having champions visit the White House, Iowa should come as well because they played such a good game.

The Tigers defeated Iowa 102-85 for the title in Dallas on Sunday.

Reese on Monday called Jill Bidens suggestion a joke.

Joe Biden invited LSU and mens champion Connecticut to the White House on Tuesday with no mention of Iowa. Vanessa Valdivia, a spokesperson for Jill Biden, said the first lady had meant no disrespect to LSU and that her comments were intended to applaud the historic game and all women athletes.

Im not gonna lie to you, I dont accept the apology because of, you said what you said. I said what I said. And like, you cant go back on certain things that you say, Reese told podcast hosts Brandon Marshall and Ashley Nicole Moss.

I mean, you felt like they shouldve came because of sportsmanship, right? Reese added. They can have that spotlight. Well go to the Obamas. Well see Michelle. Well see Barack.

Following LSUs victory, coach Kim Mulkey said she would go to the White House if invited. Reese said Wednesday she was uncertain if she would go.

Reese faced criticism on social media for waving her hand in front of Iowa star Caitlin Clarks face while staring down Clark during the game. Clark, The Associated Press Player of the Year, made a similar gesture to no one in particular during Iowas victory over Louisville in the Elite Eight.