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LSU Coach Mulkey Slams NCAA Format After Elite Eight Win

3/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

LSU coach Kim Mulkey passionately criticized the NCAA's super regional format following her team's thrilling 80-73 victory over NC State, which propelled them to the Elite Eight. She emphasized that the current two-site system restricts fan attendance and proposed expanding regional sites. UConn's Geno Auriemma joined her in raising concerns about scheduling conflicts and their effects on player concentration during the tournament.

History

Historical Context

Kim Mulkey's criticism of the NCAA's super regional format highlights ongoing debates about fairness in women's basketball. Similar concerns arose in the 1990s when the NCAA expanded the women's tournament but faced backlash over disparities in resources and visibility compared to men's events. This historical context underscores the persistent struggle for equity in collegiate athletics, particularly for women's sports.

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Story summary

LSU coach Kim Mulkey passionately criticized the NCAA's super regional format following her team's thrilling 80-73 victory over NC State, which propelled them to the Elite Eight. She emphasized that the current two-site system restricts fan attendance and proposed expanding regional sites. UConn's Geno Auriemma joined her in raising concerns about scheduling conflicts and their effects on player concentration during the tournament.

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