March 12th 2024.
During the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament this past weekend, a physical altercation broke out between players from South Carolina and LSU. As tensions on the court escalated, South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso pushed LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson to the ground. The incident caught the attention of LSU head coach Kim Mulkey, who later expressed her disappointment and frustration at the height difference between the two players involved.
At the post-game press conference, Mulkey sternly stated that she wished Cardoso had instead pushed Angel Reese, who was also involved in the scuffle. Mulkey emphasized that there was no place for such behavior in the game and that she wished the two players who were initially arguing would have been allowed to settle their differences instead.
The fight occurred with just two minutes remaining in the title game, according to On3.com. Johnson had pushed South Carolina guard Ashlyn Watkins after Watkins taunted her for committing a foul. In response, Cardoso charged towards Johnson, who was almost a foot shorter, and knocked her to the ground. This caused both teams to react and leave their benches, with Johnson's brother even jumping over the scorer's table to defend his sister.
Despite the game being almost over, several players who left their benches were ejected, including Cardoso. The South Carolina Gamecocks ultimately emerged victorious, maintaining their undefeated season by beating the LSU Tigers 79-72 and claiming the title of this year's Women's Basketball Tournament.
After the game, Cardoso issued an apology for her actions, stating that they were not representative of her character or the values of the South Carolina program. She expressed regret for any discomfort or inconvenience her behavior may have caused and took full responsibility for her actions. The incident serves as a reminder that emotions can run high in competitive sports, but it is important to keep them in check and maintain sportsmanship at all times.
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