During LSU’s 66-56 defeat to South Carolina on Friday, a controversy emerged involving LSU guard. Following the game, the arena’s DJ played a song by the late rapper Camoflauge, Johnson’s father, who was tragically killed in 2003 before Johnson was born.
Johnson took to social media to voice her frustration, saying, “I’ll accept the loss, but this is just disrespectful. There’s nothing funny about it.”
The DJ later issued an apology, clarifying that playing the song was not meant as a disrespectful gesture toward Johnson. Flau’jae Johnson, a standout basketball player and rapper, has followed in the footsteps of her late father, Camoflauge, whose music has significantly influenced her career. The highly anticipated rematch between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the LSU Tigers is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. The game was rescheduled from Thursday due to travel disruptions caused by Winter Storm Enzo.
This matchup carries extra intrigue due to a notable incident during their last meeting in the SEC Championship game in March 2024, where a physical altercation led to multiple player ejections. Such events often amplify competitive tensions, potentially impacting team dynamics and strategies in future games. Both teams enter this contest with strong records: LSU, ranked fifth, boasts an undefeated 20-0 record, while second-ranked South Carolina holds an 18-1 record, riding a 13-game winning streak after a loss to UCLA. The combination of their history and current form promises an intense and captivating game.
As South Carolina prepares to host LSU, both teams bring impressive statistics to the table:
**Team Statistics:**
– **Points Per Game (PPG):**
LSU: 90.6
South Carolina: 82.7
– **Rebounds Per Game (RPG):**
LSU: 45.0
South Carolina: 39.6
– **Assists Per Game (APG):**
LSU: 15.9
South Carolina: 16.8
– **Turnovers Per Game (TPG):**
LSU: 14.3
South Carolina: 12.0
– **Points Allowed Per Game:**
LSU: 62.2
South Carolina: 55.1
**Key Players:**
– **LSU:**
Flau’jae Johnson (Guard):
Points Per Game: 20.0
Rebounds Per Game: 6.1
Assists Per Game: 2.9
– **South Carolina:**
Joyce Edwards (Forward):
Points Per Game: 12.1
Rebounds Per Game: 4.9
Assists Per Game: 1.2
These stats underscore South Carolina’s defensive strength and challenging schedule, while LSU showcases a high-powered offense and an unbeaten record. The blend of their past rivalry and current performances sets the stage for an electrifying and fiercely competitive game.
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