South Carolina-LSU melee marred stellar women's basketball weekend. 'We have to fix it'
SC coach Dawn Staley claims 8th SEC tournament victory despite on-court scuffle.
- Bilawal Riaz
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South Carolina’s Coach Dawn Staley won her eighth SEC tournament championship as her team triumphed over LSU. However, an on-court scuffle overshadowed the victory. The chaos, involving players and a spectator, led to ejections and suspensions. Staley and LSU coach Kim Mulkey addressed the incident differently. Staley apologized, emphasizing the need to move forward, while Mulkey’s comments were seen as insensitive. Despite the disruption, Staley hopes the incident serves as a learning experience. The Gamecocks continue their undefeated season, aiming for a national title, as the fallout from the brawl lingers.