“I feel like they can beat South Carolina”: College hoops fans excited for Dawn Staley vs Kim Mulkey as LSU trio steal the show

College hoop fans cannot wait to watch Dawn Staley's South Carolina face Kim Mulkey's LSU. This comes after Flau'Jae Johnson, Aneesah Morrow and Mikaylah Williams combined for 68 total points to beat Vanderbilt 83–77 on Monday.

Johnson had 24 points and four assists, Morrow had a double-double with 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Williams contributed 20 points and five assists to lead the Tigers to a 19-0 unbeaten run.

After the game, ESPN posted the LSU trio's stellar stats in the game on Instagram, including video highlights of their performances.

"LSU stays perfect at 19-0," the post's caption read.

Fans took to the comment section to call for the Lady Tigers and Gamecocks game, both of which are the hottest teams in women's basketball this season.

"I feel like the can beat SC," a fan wrote.

"Why I have this suttle feeling they will beat Carolina this year?" Another fan wrote.

"And wait for when the big 3 and kg hit the same game. SC we coming!" A fan wrote.

"But can they them Gamecocks," another fan wrote.

Fans comment on a possible LSU vs South Carolina showdown on IG. Image via @espnw

Meanwhile, South Carolina is 19-1 overall and 4-0 in the Southeastern Conference. The No. 2 Gamecocks beat the then No. 5 Texas Longhorns 67–50 on Sunday to go unbeaten in the conference.

Kim Mulkey praises LSU players' winning mentality after victory vs Vanderbilt

LSU remains undefeated in women's college basketball this season, with a winning streak of 19-0 overall and 4-0 in the Southeastern Conference. On Monday, the Tigers defeated a spirited Vanderbilt Commodores at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC).

After the game, Kim Mulkey praised her team's winning mentality, despite struggling from beyond the arc.

“They know how to make plays when it counts," she said. "We might stumble at times, but we always come together and embrace the moment.”

Both teams fiercely traded baskets evenly in the first half. However, the Commodores dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Tigers 44–40 thanks to a steal and basket from Khamil Pierre. But LSU quickly answered back with Aneesah Morrow scoring two quick buckets. Mikaylah Williams added a fantastic layup for the Tigers to take a slight 58–57 lead heading into the final quarter.

Despite Vanderbilt's valiant efforts, the Commodores couldn't overcome LSU rebounds and ultimately lost the game. The game also saw Morrow grab her 1,500th career rebound, becoming the eighth player in NCAA history to achieve over 2,500 career points and 1,500 career rebounds.

Meanwhile, LSU will take on Florida in Gainesville on Sunday.