LSU women’s basketball team faced criticism after not coming out for the national anthem before their game against Iowa Hawkeyes. The Iowa players were seen holding hands during the anthem. LSU coach Kim Mulkey explained it as a routine. Iowa won the game 97-84 with Caitlin Clark scoring 41 points.
LSU women’s basketball came under fire on Monday night after the team didn’t come out for the national anthem before its regional final game against the Iowa Hawkeyes . A video from OutKick’s Dan Zaksheske showed Iowa players holding hands during the rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' LSU had left the court right before the anthem was played. Iowa won the game 97-84 behind Caitlin Clark ’s 41 points.
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey was asked after the game why the team didn’t come out for the national anthem. Mulkey chalked it up to 'routine.' 'Honestly, I don't even know when the anthem was played,' Mulkey said, via OutKick. 'We kind of have a routine when (our players are) on the floor, and they come off at the 12-minute mark (prior to the game). YOUNG CAITLIN CLARK FANS REVEL IN CHANCE TO SEE 'THE GOAT' 'I don't know, we come in and we do our pregame stuff. I'm sorry, listen, that's nothing intentionally don
LSU Women's Basketball National Anthem Iowa Hawkeyes Criticism Routine Caitlin Clark
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament predictions: LSU vs. Iowa rematch?The 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament field has officially been announced, and it's filled with intriguing matchups. FOX Sports' Laken Litman gives her March Madness picks.
Read more »
LSU women's basketball comes under scrutiny for missing national anthem before game vs IowaThe LSU women's basketball team stirred controversy on Monday night when they decided to skip the national anthem before a game against Iowa.
Read more »
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese got everyone watching. Better buckle up.Iowa, LSU and their brand name stars have women’s basketball hurtling into a new frontier.
Read more »
Iowa Women's Basketball News: Caitlin Clark Receives Historic Offer For New Basketball LeagueThe founder of the Big Three basketball league, Ice Cube, has extended an offer to Iowa women's basketball phenom Caitlin Clark to participate in this summer's Big Three league.
Read more »
Iowa vs. LSU is as much about politics as it is about basketballJa'han Jones is The ReidOut Blog writer. He's a futurist and multimedia producer focused on culture and politics. His previous projects include 'Black Hair Defined' and the 'Black Obituary Project.'
Read more »
2023-24 Women's March Madness odds: South Carolina favored; Iowa, LSU secondCan any team challenge South Carolina for the title? Check out the latest women's March Madness odds.
Read more »