In the first quarter of LSU women’s basketball’s top-15 matchup with Oklahoma, the high-stakes, contentious gameplay turned into a fight.
After the whistle was blown, redshirt sophomore forward Sa’Myah Smith got tied up with an Oklahoma player under the hoop and shoved her forcefully.
Another Oklahoma player, Liz Scott, retaliated with a shove of her own. Both were ejected and will be suspended for the next game, per the SEC’s rules.
Smith will now miss LSU’s matchup with Mississippi State on Sunday.
In a still contentious second quarter, Oklahoma head coach Jennie Baranczyk was assessed a technical for her interaction with a referee.
In addition, LSU center Aalyah Del Rosario was assessed a flagrant foul for another scrum under the basket.
At halftime, LSU led the physical matchup 52-42.
LSU’s Sa’Myah Smith to be suspended after fight vs. Oklahoma
LSU’s star player Sa’Myah Smith is set to face suspension after a heated altercation with an Oklahoma player during their recent game. The incident occurred in the second quarter of the game, with tensions running high between the two teams.
Smith was seen throwing punches and engaging in a physical altercation with the opposing player, resulting in both players being ejected from the game. The incident has sparked outrage among fans and officials, with many calling for swift action to be taken against Smith.
LSU has announced that they will be suspending Smith for their next game as a result of his actions. The team has also issued a statement condemning the behavior displayed by Smith and emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and respect on and off the field.
It remains to be seen how long Smith’s suspension will last, but it is clear that his actions have consequences. Fans and teammates alike are disappointed in Smith’s behavior, and are hopeful that he will learn from this experience and come back stronger and more disciplined in the future.
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