Entitlement has ruined America LSU womens team sparks controversy after skipping nation
The LSU Tigers fought hard in tonight’s NCAA Elite Eight game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. However, something they did before the game that has caught the attention of fans. During the rendition of the national anthem, none of the LSU players or coaching staff were either near their bench or on the court. This has sparked controversy as fans bashed them on social media.
Before every game, the national anthem is a mandatory event that all must stand and pay respect to. The Iowa Hawkeyes team was on the court holding hands as they stood proud when the country’s national anthem was performed. However, video footage showed that the LSU side of the court was empty. Nobody was to be found near their bench either. The footage has now gone viral putting the LSU side in hot waters.
What made matters worse was the loss at the hands of Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes. The revenge loss has put Angel Reese and her team in a bad spot altogether. The defending champions were looking to repeat an entry to the NCAA Finals but have been sent home.
Iowa players holding hands during the American National Anthem. LSU players left the court before the anthem was performed. pic.twitter.com/GhCLHUXiBX
— Dan Zaksheske (@RealDanZak) April 1, 2024This NCAA Elite Eight matchup was supposed to be one of the most watched games in college basketball. After all, last season’s finals set up the plot for this game. Clark and her teammates sent the Tigers packing after providing a dominating performance.
LSU Tigers women’s basketball team sparking controversy
Angel Reese and her LSU Tigers team are already embroiled in controversies. Since last year’s NCAA Finals, they have been subject to increasing scrutiny and subsequent criticism. Even head coach Kim Mulkey has been courting controversy with her remarks in interviews.
Fans took to the internet to call out the squad for their behavior to the national anthem. Some of the comments are directed at the intentions of the LSU women’s basketball team. Check them out below:
The coach should be fired!!!!!
Entitlement has ruined America!
— Brian (@bsvestor) April 2, 2024Know who else showed up to play today? Karma.
— Aleksandr Miguel 🇺🇸 Đ (@AnothahWon) April 2, 2024This tweet aged as badly as leaving the court for the National Anthem
— Nuc■■■r Ult■a Meg■ Ma■a (@ArchiveVersion2) April 2, 2024Walked off as losers twice in the same game.
— AJ 🇺🇸 (@SDajd4) April 2, 2024Maybe try paying some respect to he men and women who died for your country, next time!
— Brian Kennedy (@Brian_Kennedy) April 2, 2024You stand for the National Anthem, period – you're American!
— Anthony Hughes (@CallMeAntwan) April 2, 2024The situation is such that even if they would have won, they would still have been subjected to this controversy. The loss has just made matters worse for the defending champions.
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