In a dramatic turn of events, South Carolina emerged victorious in the SEC championship game against LSU, a game marked by mass ejections that will have significant implications for the upcoming NCAA tournament. The title game saw South Carolina battle through foul trouble from their star center Kamilla Cardoso, who was ultimately ejected for fighting. The tense atmosphere escalated when Cardoso pushed LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson to the floor, leading to a bench-clearing fracas.
Despite being left with only five eligible players on the court compared to LSU’s six, South Carolina managed to secure the win. Head coach Dawn Staley and Cardoso both issued apologies following the game, while LSU’s head coach Kim Mulkey criticized Cardoso for her actions.
The championship celebration for South Carolina followed the game, but the victory came at a cost. Due to the ejection for fighting, Cardoso will be ineligible for the team’s next game according to NCAA rules. However, the team rallied in Cardoso’s absence, with freshman guard Milaysia Fulwiley stepping up to lead the team to victory.
With this win, South Carolina is expected to enter the NCAA tournament as the top seed, while LSU will enter as a No. 2 seed. This victory marks the second time this season that South Carolina has defeated LSU, solidifying their dominance in the conference. The Liberty Conservative will continue to follow this story as the NCAA tournament approaches.
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