LSU senior guard Last-Tear Poa has been suspended for two games due to a violation of team rules. Head coach Kim Mulkey addressed the situation, stating, “She is being disciplined for the breaking of a team rule. However, Mulkey did not disclose the specific nature of the infraction or provide a timeline for Poa’s return to the court.
This suspension marks the fifth game Poa has missed this season, following her absence from the first three games for undisclosed reasons. In the 18 games she has participated in, Poa has averaged 2.3 points and 2.0 assists per game.
The timing of Poa’s suspension is significant, as LSU is navigating crucial games in the NCAA Tournament. Her leadership and experience have been valuable assets to the team, and her absence may require adjustments in the Tigers’ lineup and strategy. Fans and analysts will be closely monitoring how LSU adapts to maintain their competitive edge during this period.
LSU’s Last-Tear Poa was suspended for two games for violating a team rule, specifically an altercation with an opponent classified as a “fight” by officials, which resulted in a one-game suspension according to NCAA rules.
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Reason for Suspension:Coach Kim Mulkey stated that Last-Tear Poa was disciplined for violating a team rule.
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Nature of the Incident:The incident involved an altercation with an Oklahoma forward, Liz Scott, which officials deemed a “fight”.
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NCAA Rule:Per NCAA rules, this type of incident resulted in a one-game suspension.
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Timeline:Poa was suspended for LSU’s win over Oklahoma and will serve her one-game suspension in LSU’s next contest, a home matchup against Mississippi State.
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Return:Poa is expected to return to the lineup after serving her one-game suspension.
