During a recent women's basketball game ahead of the Elite 8 in the March Madness tournament, the LSU team left the court before the national anthem was played, sparking a wave of criticism on social media platforms. In contrast, the Iowa women's basketball team stayed on the court, holding hands during the anthem. The incident has led to a significant public reaction, with many expressing their displeasure towards LSU's actions. Subsequently, LSU faced Iowa in a game where they were defeated with a score of 94-87, amidst an atmosphere where the majority of the stadium audience appeared to be cheering against them.
LSU women’s basketball team walked OFF THE COURT for the American National Anthem. They just lost to Iowa 94-87. https://t.co/rhEjhXGCZM
LSU Women’s Basketball Team skipped the National Anthem Iowa stood proud LSU just got their ass beat With the entire stadium cheering against them Season over Let this be a lesson to all players: the cringy, selfish woke athlete moment is OVER 🇺🇸 https://t.co/ctskb0GXIC
🚨DEVELOPING STORY: Outrage is building after the LSU women’s basketball team walked off the court for the American National Anthem. Iowa players remained on and held hands in solidarity! https://t.co/8ZLtwc2W13
Twitter Sounds Off On The LSU Women's Basketball Team For Leaving The Court Before National Anthem Ahead Of Iowa Game #LSU #Iowa #MarchMadness #Elite8 https://t.co/AZ7FYiLBL7 https://t.co/AZ7FYiLBL7
Twitter Sounds Off On The LSU Women's Basketball Team For Leaving The Court Before National Anthem Ahead Of Iowa Game #LSU #Iowa #MarchMadness https://t.co/AZ7FYiLBL7 https://t.co/AZ7FYiLBL7
🚨BREAKING: LSU players left the court before the national anthem was played. Iowa players however, stayed and held hands. https://t.co/q8H9q8SZdc
Iowa's women basketball players held hands during the National Anthem. LSU players left the court before the anthem was performed. https://t.co/tgUdNWJS1I
LSU left the court for the National Anthem. Disgrace. https://t.co/KBESFab1h1
LSU players left the court before the national anthem was played. Iowa players stayed and held hands. https://t.co/ERla82Ar0e