LSU’s undefeated season came to an end in a 66-56 loss to South Carolina, a game where the Tigers struggled offensively, particularly in the second half. While LSU’s head coach, Kim Mulkey, attributed the loss to turnovers, fans couldn’t help but notice the lack of production from Flau’jae Johnson, the team’s leading scorer.
Johnson, who had 11 points in the first half, seemed to disappear after the break, scoring just 2 more points in the second half and finishing with a disappointing 6-for-18 shooting performance. Fans took to social media, criticizing her performance, especially considering that she had been training with top-tier players like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers during the offseason. ESPN’s Holly Rowe mentioned this connection during the broadcast, noting that Johnson had been learning from Clark, particularly in areas like shooting and playmaking.
However, the contrast between what fans expected from Johnson and what they saw on the court was hard to ignore, leading to comments like, “She didn’t learn shit then 🤣🤣” from frustrated viewers. This interaction brought further attention to Johnson’s struggles, and some questioned whether the offseason training had any positive effect on her performance during the game.
