LSU Suffers Stunning Upset After Angel Reese Wears Crown During Player Introductions
Last year, LSU basketball player Angel Reese was named the MVP of the Final Four.
She earned a niche in the Taunting Hall of Fame with her late-game antics as LSU put away Iowa.
Angel Reese trash talking and taunting Caitlin Clark Ring me #SetItOff #NATIONALCHAMPIONSHIP #LSU pic.twitter.com/t076qKPamj
— HarrietEve9 (@HarrietEve9) April 2, 2023
But on Monday, the picture was different as LSU became the first No. 1 team or defending champion to lose a season opener since UConn did so in 1995, according to ESPN.
Before LSU took to the floor for a women’s basketball game against Colorado, Angel Reese wore a crown.
After Colorado defeated last year’s NCAA national champions 92-78 on Monday, it was Colorado jabbing LSU on X with a post reading “LS- Who?”
LS-Who?#GeauxBuffs pic.twitter.com/sLfQuNQKv1
— Colorado Women’s Basketball (@CUBuffsWBB) November 7, 2023
Reese scored 15 points but shot six for 15 and racked up four fouls, according to Yahoo Sports.
Social media did not offer much comfort.
Angel Reese and LSU got destroyed by Colorado to start the season, and the reactions on social media were incredible.
Turns out Angel Reese, who wore a crown before the loss, isn’t very popular with some people.
CHECK IT OUT: https://t.co/JtM0r8dlDI pic.twitter.com/FcS5fDGMdI
— OutKick (@Outkick) November 7, 2023
Angel Reese has her crown put on during her player introduction. The defending women’s national champions are about to start their season.
— Derek Young (@DerekYoungKSO) November 7, 2023
Well. That’s one way to quiet down the hype.
— Steve Paris (@StevieParis2) November 7, 2023
When attention and self promotion come before the game………….karma. https://t.co/bGTkAdNVKO
— ManniFresh (@Mannifresh25) November 7, 2023
LSU gotta get off social media and get back to work
— Monke (@GorillaMonkey13) November 7, 2023
Couldn’t happen to a worse group of people. https://t.co/pnAnFgxmFq
— Mike Young 2020 (@Hokies2022) November 7, 2023
Writing on Outkick, avid Hookstead offered some perspective.
“Let’s take a little bit of a step back in time. She taunted Caitlin Clark to no end in the NCAA Tournament title game, and it was a lot more than just simple trash talk. She went out of her way to make a scene for seemingly no reason at all. Then, Angel Reese threatened to boycott the White House after Jill Biden, who probably isn’t exactly a diehard college basketball fan, suggested inviting Iowa and LSU,” he wrote.
Hookstead said Reese invited what she is getting.
“Angel Reese invited all the attention she could find after winning a ring. No issue with that. Talk your game if you want, but understand that when you do, you open the door for massive criticism. The LSU star is currently trending and the reactions are overwhelmingly negative. Furthermore, the SportsCenter score announcement has 4.4 million impressions. Again, the reactions aren’t positive.”
“She literally put on a crown before the game started. You’re inviting people to crush you whenever you lose with those kinds of antics. What were they expecting once the clock hit zero?” he wrote.
LSU coach Kim Mulkey said she tried to talk reality with Reese before the game, according to the New York Post.
“She just understands the spotlight is on her,” Muley told TNT before the game. “I don’t think she realized how quickly it came in how hard it came at her.
“But as I tell her, to whom much is given much as expected. You brought this, you earned this. You wanted this, now grow up and lead us, and she wants to continue to get better in her game. She wants to continue to get better with her leadership,” she said.
After that game, without naming names, she said she was “disappointed and surprised in some individual players that I thought would just be tougher and have a little fight and leadership about them.”
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How did the online reaction to Angel Reese’s pregame theatrics and the loss to Colorado impact her and LSU?
Last year, LSU basketball player Angel Reese achieved a remarkable accomplishment by being named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Final Four. Her outstanding performance and contribution to her team’s success earned her a place in the Taunting Hall of Fame, as she showcased her skills and late-game antics that helped LSU secure their victory over Iowa.
Twitter was abuzz with videos and posts showcasing Reese’s trash-talking and taunting of Caitlin Clark during the game. Fans and spectators were impressed by her confidence and ability to back up her words on the court. The hashtags #SetItOff, #NationalChampionship, and #LSU trended as people shared and discussed Reese’s memorable performance.
However, the dynamics shifted in a surprising turn of events for Reese and LSU. In their season opener, LSU became the first No. 1 team or defending champion since UConn in 1995 to lose their first game of the season. Their opponent, Colorado, dominated the game with a final score of 92-78. Before the game, Reese wore a crown, symbolizing their status as the reigning NCAA national champions. However, it was Colorado who had the last laugh, mocking LSU with a post that read “LS-Who?” on social media.
Despite Reese’s personal performance, scoring 15 points while shooting six for 15, she faced criticism and scrutiny from both fans and social media. The reactions online were overwhelmingly negative, with many people pointing out her pregame theatrics and questioning her popularity among basketball enthusiasts. The loss to Colorado, combined with the online backlash, created a challenging and potentially humbling start to the season for Reese and LSU.
The incident served as a reminder that performances on social media and self-promotion should not overshadow the game itself. The disappointment and criticism highlighted the importance of maintaining humility and focusing on achieving success on the court rather than seeking external validation or attention.
Ultimately, the season opener loss emphasized the unpredictability of sports and the need for athletes to remain grounded and resilient in the face of defeat. Despite the setback, LSU and Reese have an opportunity to learn from this experience and come back stronger in their upcoming games. It is crucial for them to regroup, analyze their mistakes, and work together as a team to bounce back stronger and prove their resilience.
As the basketball season progresses, it will be interesting to see how Reese and LSU respond to this setback. Whether they use it as a learning experience and motivation to improve or let it hinder their performance remains to be seen. Nevertheless, the journey ahead will undoubtedly test their character and determination, allowing them a chance to prove themselves once again on the basketball court.
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