Kim Mulkey joins LSU team for Flex Line Dance before showdown against Florida State
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Women's NCAA March Madness: Keys to a deep run
Local reporters break down some of the top teams, and their keys to victory in the 2025 March Madness tournament.
The LSU Tigers women's basketball team is dancing in March Madness. Literally.
Ahead of the Tigers' second-round matchup against the Florida State Seminoles on Monday, LSU head coach Kim Mulkey joined her team as they let loose and performed the Flex Line Dance on the court at Pete Maravich Assembly Center with musician Cupid, the creator of the line dance and "Cupid Shuffle."
Mulkey was donning a white pullover when she jumped in to showcase her dance moves. She later switched to a bedazzled cerulean blue suit jacket and a pair of white trousers for tip-off against the Seminoles.
The Tigers are looking to return to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year.
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