The tiger train is moving full steam ahead as alumni gather to show support for Coach Mulkey and the LSU Women’s Basketball team as they prepare to play Utah in Greenville, South Carolina in the Sweet 16 later today. President of the LSU Alumni Association Joe Carvalhido says Mulkey has brought an immeasurable amount of excitement to the university.
“The fanbase is thriving again and it’s been great to see as someone who has been on previous staffs,” said Carvalhido.
The Lady Tigers – who are 30-2 this season – made five trips to the final four in the 2000s but did not receive alumni engagement on this scale. Carvalhido says the alumni mission is about brand and fan engagement, and it’s good to see the program on top.
“It’s great for the alumni association to see the LSU numbers continue to grow from the demand for tickets and just the excitement,” said Carvalhido.
Mulkey, in her second season leading the Tigers, has been named a semifinalist for the Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s Coach of the year. Carvalhido says Mulkey is committed to greatness and the alumni will be around to support her and the Lady Tigers.
“It’s her staff. It’s what she’s put together. Nothing just happens. She’s very smart; very calculated in how she does everything. It’s been great to watch even from afar,” said Carvalhido.
LSU Tigers Women’s Basketball will play Utah Utes today at 4 p.m. on ESPN.
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