During a timeout at LSU’s latest home game, the jumbotron crew rolled out the always-entertaining “look-a-like” cam, and it ended with a fun surprise - head coach Kim Mulkey herself. Mulkey, caught off guard at first, didn’t realize she was on the big screen until someone nearby gave her a heads-up.
Once she caught on, she leaned into the moment like a pro: fist pump, big smile, and a round of applause right back at the fans who were clearly loving it. It was a lighthearted moment, but one that showed the connection between Mulkey and the LSU faithful - a coach fully embraced by her crowd.
Now, the real focus shifts to Sunday, when the No. 6 LSU women’s team hits the road for a marquee matchup against No.
13 Oklahoma. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m., and there’s plenty of momentum riding shotgun.
LSU is fresh off its biggest win of the season - a gritty 70-65 victory over then-No. 2 Texas.
That kind of win doesn’t just show up in the rankings; it builds belief in the locker room.
At 16-2 overall, LSU has shown flashes of dominance, but the 2-2 mark in conference play reminds us this team is still finding its rhythm in SEC action. Sunday’s game offers a chance to keep building that identity - especially against a top-15 opponent on the road. Expect Mulkey to have her squad locked in.
On the men’s side, LSU is still looking to get its footing in conference play. The Tigers are 12-5 overall but have stumbled out of the gate in SEC competition with an 0-4 start. They'll look to turn the tide at home on Saturday with a 2:30 p.m. tipoff against Missouri.
It’s a pivotal moment for both programs - the women aiming to solidify their place among the nation’s elite, the men searching for a spark to ignite their conference campaign. Either way, it’s a big weekend in Baton Rouge basketball.