LSU's Kim Mulkey allows assistant to coach SEC tourney game while she grieves death in family

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey makes a traveling gesture during an NCAA college basketball against Florida game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Greenville, S.C.

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey makes a traveling gesture during an NCAA college basketball against Florida game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/David Yeazell)


2 photos
Save Story

Estimated read time: Less than a minute

GREENVILLE, S.C. — LSU coach Kim Mulkey allowed assistant Bob Starkey to coach Friday night's Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinal game against Florida while she continued to grieve an unexpected death in her family earlier this week. Starkey had prepared the team all week in practice and Mulkey thought it was best for him to coach the game. The ninth-ranked Tigers beat Florida 101-87. Mulkey was away from the team this week before arriving in Greenville on Friday. She sat in the middle of the bench and communicated with Starkey during the game.

Photos

Most recent College stories

Related topics

Steve Reed

    SPORTS NEWS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

    From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.com’s top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly.
    By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
    Newsletter Signup

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button