LSU HC Kim Mulkey’s 2-word reason for shocking Mikailah Williams benching vs. Ole Miss
The LSU Women’s Basketball The Tigers entered Thursday night’s game against Ole Miss lost two of the last three gamesso the fans did not expect the head coach Kim Mulkey to bench one of his best players for the entire second half. Many assumed that star guard Mikaylah Williams had suffered an injury, but it soon became clear that she riding pine for a completely different reason. What was that?
“Coach’s decision,” Mulcahy surprisingly told the media after LSU’s 78-70 win over the Rebels, according to reporter Wilton C. Jackson II. Let the speculation begin. After losses to national title contenders Texas and South Carolina, it’s pretty alarming to see Williams land on the bench in the midst of another tough contest. She scored seven points on 3-of-8 shooting with two assists and four turnovers in 16 minutes of action.
Fortunately, the Tigers had enough bite to beat Ole Miss without a first-team All-SEC selection, as they outscored their opponent 24-7 in the fourth quarter to earn a much-needed road win. Gamecocks transfer and 2024 champion MiLaisia Fulvilei had 26 points, seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks in just 24 minutes off the bench. Great program and 2023 champion Flo’jae Johnson added 18 points.
If LSU had made a mistake, Mulcahy would likely be on the receiving end right now. As it stands, people are confused about what led to Williams’ benching. Did something happen at halftime? Fans may not get an answer to that question, but they will now be watching the 6-foot junior’s body language closely.
Kim Mulcahy and Mikailah Williams will ideally be on the same page when LSU (23-4) hosts Missouri (16-12) on Sunday.
2026-02-20 08:38:00
