Kim Mulkey, the LSU women’s basketball coach, is showing her appreciation for Louisiana during the Tigers’ Elite Eight showdown against top-seeded UCLA in the women’s NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Mulkey is donning a vibrant purple jacket adorned with magnolias, a nod to Louisiana’s state flower that is also a common sight on the LSU campus.
Hailing from Louisiana herself, Mulkey is making a stylish statement in support of her team as they aim to secure a spot in the Final Four. LSU is seeking redemption after missing out on the Final Four last season, and Mulkey, along with the Tigers, clinched the national championship in their first season together in 2023.
Today’s game marks a significant rematch as LSU faced UCLA in the Sweet 16 exactly a year ago, emerging victorious with a 78-69 win in the 2024 women’s NCAA Tournament. Both teams have undergone changes since then, with LSU missing key players and UCLA rising to the top seed in the bracket. The battle between LSU and UCLA promises to be thrilling, with Mulkey’s eye-catching sequin jacket adding to the excitement as she aims to guide her team back to the pinnacle of women’s college basketball.
