LSU star Angel Reese returned to the ground on Thursday in opposition to Virginia Tech after mysteriously lacking the Tigers’ earlier 4 video games.
Reese performed for the primary time since she was benched within the second half of a sport in opposition to Kent State on November 14. She scored 19 factors and grabbed 9 rebounds in 29 minutes of sport motion in opposition to Virginia Tech.
LSU ahead Angel Reese (10) is acknowledged for 1,000 profession rebounds, earlier than the group’s NCAA faculty basketball sport in opposition to Virginia Tech on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate by way of AP)
On Friday, Reese posted pictures of herself to Instagram together with a cryptic message.
ANGEL REESE MAY HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED AFTER BENCHING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA DRAMA
“Just make sure that apology is as loud as the disrespect,” she posted.
It’s unclear whom the message was directed to, however rumors over Reese’s four-game absence have been swirling for weeks.
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey refused to offer particulars on why Reese was not taking part in, solely saying that the absence stemmed from “locker room issues.”
“Proud of her,” Mulkey stated after beating Virginia Tech. “Just proud of how she handled herself, proud she’s back to the Angel everybody knows. . . . There’s nothing but positive things about what happened on that floor.”
Throughout Reese’s absence, there was additionally a social spat between Reese’s mom and the mom of LSU teammate Flau’jae Johnson, in accordance with Outkick.
LSU Girl Tigers ahead Angel Reese (10) and guard Flua, jae Johnson (4) have fun throughout the second half in opposition to the Virginia Tech Hokies at Pete Marsvich Assemble Heart. (Hinton-USA Right this moment Sports activities)
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Reese’s mom, Angel Webb Reese, criticized Johnson for poor phrase utilization on Instagram, with Johnson’s mom responding.
“You definitely know about grammar errors when your daughter got a 2.0-or-less grade point average,” Kia Brooks stated. “Stop being petty, fake and hateful, and take responsibility for you and your daughter’s actions.”
After defeating Virginia Tech, a rematch of a Last 4 sport in final 12 months’s NCAA Event, Reese stated she was completely happy to be again.
“My mental health is the most important thing before anything,” Reese stated Thursday. “And I’m going to make sure I’m OK before anything. Because I don’t want to cause anything, harm or any cancer within the locker room. So, being able to take a reset to myself. Like I said before, I am human. I’m not just an athlete and that’s OK to do.
LSU Lady Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey hugs LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) for her 1000th rebound before a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. (Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports)
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“Professional’s do it on a regular basis. So, no matter tales that had been wrote and written, don’t consider all the pieces you learn. I’m again, and I’m completely happy, and I’m right here. And I’m shifting ahead, and I’m gonna assist take this group so far as I can.”
The Tigers are 8-1 on the season, profitable eight straight video games after falling to Colorado of their opening contest of the season.
