On Friday night, LSU faced off against NC State in the Sweet 16 round of the 2025 NCAA tournament. LSU came into the second half roaring after a below par first half, and they defeated NC State 80-73 after going on a 10-3 run to end the game.
Although the match delivered excitement, LSU head coach Kim Mulkey’s outfit was a hot topic on social media after the game.
Fans React to Kim Mulkey’s Outfit
Mulkey, a four-time national championship winner, took charge of the LSU game against NC State in an attempt to return to the Elite Eight for the third year in a row. She arrived at Spokane Arena in a bold and daring outfit that had fans commenting before and after the game.
“She looks like a Disney villain,” one fan said.
“She is an authoritarian leader of a small Cajun nation,” a social media user said.
I see you Mulkey Jackson 😮💨🫶🏾 https://t.co/xQi3dUXYp1 pic.twitter.com/uEqh4ghAYq
— . (@_chelsthegreat_) March 28, 2025
“She looks like one of the rich people in The Hunger Games,” another fan said.
Some fans even compared the outfit to that of the late legendary Pop singer, Michael Jackson.
“Kim Mulkey so unserious for this Michael Jackson fit,” one person said.
Another fan commented, “I see you Mulkey Jackson.”
As long as LSU keeps winning, Mulkey doesn’t seem to be too concerned about the comments on her outfit. LSU beat NC State to advance to their third straight Elite Eight appearance where they face No. 1 UCLA.
The Tigers defeated NC State 80-73, with star forward Aneesah Morrows dropping 30 points and 19 rebounds. Sa’Myah Smith dropped 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Mikaylah Williams chipped in with 19 points of her own.
It was a rare off night for star guard, Flau’jae Johnson who dropped just 3 points on 1 of 8 shooting and left the game with an injury.
Mulkey is the first coach in NCAA basketball history to win national championships as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. She won three championships as head coach at Baylor (2005, 2012, 2019), and one at LSU (2023). She is a coach that knows how to win and has proven it at all levels.
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Having won the championship title in the 2022-23 season and an appearance in the Elite Eight last year, Mulkey and the LSU Tigers started the year with the hope of adding another banner.
LSU started this year’s NCAA tournament by blowing out San Diego State 100-48 in the first round. They defeated FSU 101-71 in the Round of 32 matchup before the thrilling comeback win against NC State in the Sweet 16.
With LSU three wins away from winning another championship, they will now face UCLA in the Elite Eight on Sunday.
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