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Kim Mulkey rudely slapped a clipboard out of Seimone Augustus’ hands

Seimone Augustus’ look of utter confusion afterward is all of us.

Kim Mulkey was so incensed after a technical foul that she slapped a clipboard out of the hands of LSU legend and assistant coach Seimone Augustus.

Yes. Kim was so heated about a flopping foul that she slapped the nearest thing (seemingly in frustration?), a clipboard that Seimone was holding.

Look, I get it. Thursday’s LSU-Oklahoma matchup was a wild one. There were two ejections and over 50 fouls, including techs on both head coaches. But this is just bizarre and misplaced rage by Kim.

Let me show you what I mean.

While fussing about the call, she hits the clipboard and keeps yelling at anyone who will listen; Kim leaves poor Seimone bewildered and with open hands, wondering what just happened.

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Hopefully, Kim apologized. We all make mistakes. But Seimone and that clipboard did not deserve this.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN.

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Why South Carolina suspended a DJ for playing music with ties to LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson

South Carolina’s DJ controversy with LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson is a mess. Here’s what happened.

It’s another year and another controversy between South Carolina and LSU.

Last season, a bench-clearing skirmish dominated news headlines for weeks. Months later, things had seemingly calmed down—Flau’jae Johnson even poked fun at the situation last summer—ahead of the two SEC powerhouses meeting again this year.

Until the end of the game, everything was going rather well during a January 24 top-five matchup in Columbia, South Carolina, between the Gamecocks and the Tigers. However, South Carolina’s in-arena DJ played a song by Johnson’s late father, again embroiling the two teams in drama.

Let’s dive in with what we know as this story unfolds:

This is a developing story and will be updated.

LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson calls out South Carolina’s DJ

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 24: Flau’Jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts in the first half during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on January 24, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

South Carolina had a dominant 66-56 win over LSU on Friday, January 24, that nearly went off without a hitch (or any scuffles). But a day later, Flau’jae Johnson called out South Carolina and its DJ for what she felt was inappropriate and in poor taste.

“I’ll take my L on the chin, but this [is] just nasty behavior,” Johnson wrote on X (Formerly Twitter). “[Nothing] funny bout that.”

She also shared a screenshot of an Instagram story in which the Gamecocks’ in-arena DJ said, “My bad,” after a fan noted that a song — “Cut Friends” — from the late rapper Camoflauge, Johnson’s father, was played at the end of LSU and South Carolina’s game.

Camouflage (real name Jason Johnson) was unfortunately killed in a 2003 shooting before the Tigers guard was born.

South Carolina’s DJ apologizes for the song choice

Jan 24, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) passes away from LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau’Jae Johnson (4) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

By the evening of January 25, the Gamecocks’ DJ, who operates under the name DJ T.O., apologized on X for the song choice during the previous day’s matchup. Here’s what she said:

“I apologize for playing Cut Friends Instrumental at the game yesterday. It is never my intent to disrespect anyone or offend anyone when my job is to have fun and make sure other people have a good time.”

“I’m from the Lowcountry/C-Port area. So, I’ve been playing it for years, even at other games, but I shouldn’t have played it at yesterday’s game. I play it on every radio station I’ve ever done from [North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina and] grew up on Camouflage.”

“So, it’s never played with ill intent or as a joke. I can’t control how anyone takes it, but I [can] take responsibility [and] apologize.”

LSU coach Kim Mulkey offered words of encouragement for Flau’jae Johnson

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 24: Head coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Lady Tigers talks to Flau’Jae Johnson #4 in the second half during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on January 24, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

As tensions continued, LSU head coach Kim Mulkey was asked how she felt about the song controversy. “All I care about is Flau’jae,” Mulkey explained to the media.

“All I care about is her family. What South Carolina does is South Carolina’s doings. I love that kid. I could not imagine her thoughts when it went down, but she’s just so joyful. She is so wonderful for LSU and our game.”

South Carolina Athletics released a statement about the LSU song controversy

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – MARCH 24: The South Carolina Gamecocks logo is seen on the court before they play the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Colonial Life Arena on March 24, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

The South Carolina Athletics Department issued a statement shortly after Mulkey’s response.

The statement addressed the DJ’s music selection and Instagram post pointed at Johnson, saying, “We regret that it came to that in our venue after a game that saw both teams capture the level of national attention that women’s basketball has earned.”

The department apologized to Johnson and announced that its DJ was suspended for the team’s next game (against Tennessee on January 27) and would meet with her to address expectations moving forward.

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How Alabama’s wins over Vanderbilt, LSU affected their ESPN BPI ranking

Alabama picked up a pair of wins last week against Vanderbilt and LSU.

This past week on the basketball court, the Alabama Crimson Tide certainly had a memorable two game span, winning a pair of home matchups against both the Vanderbilt Commodores and LSU Tigers.

On Tuesday night, Alabama defeated Vanderbilt by a final score of 103-87, which was followed by an 80-73 home victory against LSU on Saturday.

With the results, Alabama’s record improved to 17-3 overall for the season, as well as 6-1 in SEC play. The Crimson Tide also remained second in the SEC standings, and are likely set to be ranked as a top five team nationally when the latest polls come out Monday.

However, just how did these results affect Alabama’s standing according to some popular metrics, in particular ESPN’s Basketball Power Index (BPI)?

According to ESPN’s BPI, Alabama currently ranks as the nation’s No. 6 team as of Sunday, Jan. 26. The Crimson Tide are the third-highest ranked SEC team according to the metric, trailing both No. 3 Auburn and No. 5 Tennessee.

In addition to that, ESPN’s BPI also gives Alabama an 11.7% chance to win the SEC and an 18.4% chance to make the Final Four, as well as the toughest remaining strength of schedule of any team nationally.

Currently riding a three-game winning streak, the Crimson Tide’s next game will come Jan. 29 at Mississippi State.

Instant Reactions: Alabama pulls away late, wins close game vs. LSU

Alabama defeated LSU on Saturday night in SEC action.

On Saturday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide kept their winning ways going inside Coleman Coliseum, defeating the visiting LSU Tigers in SEC play by a final score of 80-73.

However, this game was a little closer than most likely expected going in, as the Crimson Tide and Tigers were actually tied, 40-40, at halftime. Some of the same struggles continued into the second half as well, with the Crimson Tide however eventually pulling away late for the win.

A game in which the Crimson Tide were certainly tested, let’s take a look at a few instant reactions to Alabama’s win over LSU:

Aden Holloway impresses, Mark Sears struggles

Alabama received a strong game Saturday night from guard Aden Holloway, who added a team-high 19 points and four rebounds on 3-of-8 shooting from three, as well as 6-of-6 at the line. Holloway’s stat line was not the only takeaway from Alabama’s guard group either, as Mark Sears finished with no points on 0-of-5 shooting from the field, not playing during the second half.

Alabama struggles on offensive glass

The Crimson Tide struggled on the offensive glass, as Alabama was out-rebounded a combined 17-11 on the offensive end, as well as 43-41 overall. A majority of LSU’s came from Corey Chest, who finished with nine, as well as 18 overall boards for the game.

Alabama’s solid shooting night

A big reason for this win over LSU was Alabama’s shooting performance, as the Crimson Tide enjoyed a solid night overall. In all, Alabama shot 44.3% from the field, 30.4% from three, and 79.2% at the free throw line.

Alabama now 17-3 overall, 6-1 in SEC

With this result, Alabama now holds an overall record of 17-3, while also now 6-1 in SEC play. Now riding a three-game winning streak, Alabama’s next game will come Jan. 29 at Mississippi State.

Kim Mulkey donned a Ms. Frizzle-inspired outfit for LSU’s showdown with South Carolina

Well, Mulkey is a teacher after all.

Folks, Kim Mulkey has done it again.

College basketball’s most, uh, colorfully-dressed head coach has pulled another whopper out of her wardrobe and, for those of us still mentally living in the 1990s, it’ll hit close to home.

Are you ready for this one?

Ahead of Friday’s rescheduled top-five matchup between the No. 5 Tigers and No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks, Mulkey debuted her latest look.

Check out LSU head coach Ms. Frizzle stepping off The Magic School Bus:

This may not land among Mulkey’s all-time looks, but for anyone who grew up with the 90’s cartoon it absolutely lands.

ESPN grades Alabama’s chances of beating LSU

ESPN Analytics gives odds on Alabama vs. LSU.

After back-to-back wins over the Kentucky Wildcats and Vanderbilt Commodores, the third-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide are in Coleman Coliseum this weekend to face the LSU Tigers to close out Week 12 of the 2024-25 college basketball season.

The Crimson Tide (16-3 overall, 5-1 SEC) and Tigers (12-6, 1-4) will tip off at 7:30 p.m. CT Saturday. The game can be seen on SEC Network.

ESPN Analytics’ Matchup Predictor, which offers a prediction model based on its Men’s College Basketball Power Index ratings and other variables, gives Alabama considerably strong odds to win the game: 88.4 percent to LSU’s 11.6 percent.

Alabama ranks No. 7 in ESPN’s BPI, one spot above the Arizona Wildcats and one spot below Bill Self’s Kansas Jayhawks.

Nate Oats’ team defeated Vanderbilt, 103-87, Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa behind a career-high 22 points from Mouhamed Dioubate and 22 from Auburn transfer Aden Holloway. Senior Mark Sears had 21 points and recorded his 2,500th career point.

LSU suffered a 68-57 loss to Texas A&M last Saturday after beating John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks 78-74 in Baton Rouge on Jan. 14.

RELATED: Alabama unveils new uniforms, set for debut vs. LSU

Alabama will be seeking its fifth straight win over LSU Saturday. The Crimson Tide won last season’s matchup 109-92 in Baton Rouge — their ninth win in the last 10 meetings against the Tigers.

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6-foot-1 LSU guard Aneesah Morrow and her historic double-double streak defy logic

Not to be dramatic, but how does Aneesah Morrow do it?!

We need to have a conversation about Aneesah Morrow.

Admittedly, we’ve kept tabs on LSU throughout the season. The team is undefeated, and they’ve got plenty of ballers on the squad that bear watching, including Aneesah Morrow. But something about Morrow is different this year. She’s on a blistering double-double streak, and none of it makes sense.

Through 20 games, Morrow has 18 double-doubles— yes, EIGHTEEN—the most in Division I women’s basketball. She has TWO 20-point, 20-rebounds this season and is the only player to do so. Her efforts on the court also have her up to 92 career double-doubles, the third-most in DI history. Did I mention she’s only 6-foot-1, leading the country in rebounds? SHE AVERAGES *checks notes* OVER 14 REBOUNDS A GAME. Say what now, Aneesah Morrow?! This is sorcery.

Okay, it’s not sorcery, per se. It’s wizardry. Magic. SOMETHING. It defies logic. And, truthfully, you can’t do this kind of stuff on a court without an unrelenting motor.

Head coach Kim Mulkey tried to warn everyone about Morrow back in November. “She’s constantly working. No one outworks her,” Mulkey said then. “No one outworks her in practice. No one outworks her in a game…Everything she gets, she deserves.”

If you hadn’t paid attention to Aneesah Morrow before, now would be the time to lean all the way and grab your popcorn. Her season is a movie.

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Here’s why South Carolina and LSU’s top-10 matchup has been postponed to Friday

Here’s why South Carolina’s and LSU’s top-10 matchup has been moved.

This week there’s a huge matchup between some of women’s college basketball’s best—No. 5 LSU versus No. 2 South Carolina.

Kim Mulkey’s undefeated Lady Tigers against Dawn Staley’s reigning champion Gamecocks.

Yep. It’s a going to be a MOVIE.

However, the game’s start time will be a bit delayed. The top-ten matchup was originally slated for Thursday, January 23, but it’s been moved to Friday, January 24 with a 5 p.m. ET tipoff.

Why? Winter weather. A storm left close to a foot of snow in parts of Louisiana, making travel hazardous, especially for roads and airports.

Still, per ESPN, LSU athletics officials are confident that the Tigers will be able to fly out of Baton Rouge for their matchup in Columbia, South Carolina.

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ESPN names TV announcers for prime time Alabama-LSU game

Here’s who will have the TV call of Alabama vs. LSU.

Next up for Nate Oats’ Alabama Crimson Tide are the LSU Tigers at Coleman Coliseum Saturday night.

The Crimson Tide (16-3 overall, 5-1 SEC) and Tigers (12-6, 1-4) are set for a 7:30 p.m. CT tipoff. The game can be seen on SEC Network.

ESPN this week announced broadcast assignments and commentator pairings for its Week 12 slate of college basketball games, including Alabama-LSU. The broadcast team of Dave Neal (play-by-play) and Pat Bradley (analyst) will have the TV call of Tide vs. Tigers.

Alabama is seeking its third straight win after back-to-back victories against Vanderbilt and No. 9 Kentucky. The Crimson Tide went over 100 points in both games, with Mouhamed Dioubate and Aden Holloway finishing with 22 in the win against the Commodores on Tuesday.

LSU fell 68-57 to No. 13 Texas A&M in College Station this week.

Alabama will be wearing a new uniform combination for Saturday’s game, an inverse of their alternate white jerseys/shorts combination that the school introduced last season.

Alabama vs. LSU series history at a glance

Alabama and LSU will be meeting for the 193rd time on the hardwood in a series that dates back to 1916. The Crimson Tide lead the all-time head-to-head series, 117-75. Alabama has won four straight vs. the Tigers and nine of the last 10 meetings, including last year’s 109-92 win in Baton Rouge. Nate Oats is 9-2 vs. LSU in his six seasons in Tuscaloosa.

The Crimson Tide are ranked No. 3 in this week’s USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and No. 4 in the AP Top 25 poll. Alabama is No. 7 in the latest NET rankings and No. 8 in the latest KenPom ratings.

LSU is unranked in Top 25 polls and are No. 69 in the NET rankings.

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