LSU coach goes ballistic, a breakdown

Mar 11, 2022 1.3M views 3:45

What Happened

In a crucial matchup between the 7th-seeded Kentucky Wildcats and the 2nd-seeded LSU Tigers, the game is on the line in the closing moments. LSU head coach Kim Mulkey is already visibly agitated on the sideline, screaming and yelling at the officials over a perceived missed foul call. As the play unfolds, Kentucky's player takes a shot that is defended by LSU. The players collide, and Mulkey dramatically falls to the floor, exclaiming "Oh look at that, look at me, I fell too!" The official then quickly assesses a technical foul on Mulkey, ejecting her from the game. Mulkey vehemently disagrees, shouting "That's a fucking foul, ref!" as the crowd erupts in boos. The official stands firm, holding up a single finger to signal the technical. Mulkey continues her tirade, yelling "You're out of here!" as security escorts her off the court. As Mulkey leaves the floor, she defiantly stares down the officials, sarcastically smiling and winking at the crowd. One fan appears to yell something at her, to which Mulkey responds, "I got a bottle of fuisia and I don't know what that is!" With Mulkey gone, the game resumes. LSU's player steps up and calmly sinks both free throws to extend their lead. Replays show the original play was somewhat ambiguous, with minimal contact before the players fell to the floor. Mulkey clearly felt her player was fouled, leading to her explosive outburst. This heated exchange encapsulates the high stakes and intense rivalry between these two powerhouse SEC programs. Kentucky and LSU have a long history of closely contested battles, and with a potential NCAA Tournament berth on the line, emotions are running high. Mulkey's dramatic reaction, while perhaps excessive, underscores just how much this game means to both teams and their passionate fan bases. As the dust settles, LSU maintains their lead and goes on to win the hard-fought contest. Though Mulkey's ejection was the talk of the game, her team ultimately prevailed in a classic SEC showdown that will be long remembered by those in attendance.

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this is a good one kentucky versus lsu

seven seed kentucky two seed lsu ball's

gonna go to the quarter coach is on the

court already screaming and yelling

they're gonna put up the shot number