“It’s like we won’t get a call until someone gets a concussion”: LSU fans react as Kim Mulkey makes her feelings known about her team’s intensity

LSU coach Kim Mulkey praised her team's intensity after the No. 5 Tigers battled back to beat the Stanford Cardinal 94-88 in an overtime thriller at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Thursday night. The Tigers posted a clip of Mulkey's statement during the postgame press conference on Instagram, where she highlighted the bond between her and the LSU players.

"The thing about this game is we are intense in there. You don’t take anything personal. These kids belong to me and I belong to them. We chose each other," Mulkey said.

LSU fans praised Mulkey after the win, leaving comments under the Tigers' Instagram post.

LSU fans praised coach Kim Mulkey on Instagram after the Tigers posted a clip of her speech following their overtime win over Stanford. Source: Instagram/@lsuwbkb and @coachkimmulkey

"Glad Mulkey goes to bat for them. Those calls were outrageous last night. It's like we won't get a call until someone gets a concussion. Come on refs," one fan wrote.

"Love Mulkey!!! I was so worried they were gonna throw her out last night the way she was going off behind her babies," another fan chimed in.

"Love watching a team that doesn't quit," another user commented.

More fans shared their delight at Mulkey's coaching style.

"Love this Coach. She is so real," one user replied.

"Fave college coach," another fan claimed.

"You are the best Coach," another user shared.

Kim Mulkey praises Mikaylah Williams as LSU Tigers preserve unbeaten start

Mikaylah Williams starred for the Tigers in the come-from-behind win, scoring 32 points and grabbing nine rebounds. She made the biggest basket of the night for LSU, draining a game-tying 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left in regulation to force overtime.

Mulkey was full of praise for the sophomore star and her work ethic postgame.

"She'll tell you, 'All I know to do is work, coach. It's how I was raised.' Mikaylah is hardest on herself. This game will humble you, this game will reward you, move on to the next. She's a pleaser, she does not want to disappoint anybody, whether it's her parents of her coaches," Mulkey said per the Daily Advertiser.

"I tell her, 'You're not going to disappoint us. Your worst is still good for us. Your best is good enough for us,'" Mulkey added.

Williams helped LSU complete the comeback win, scoring six of the Tigers' 14 points in the extra period. Kailyn Gilbert and Flau'jae Johnson also played their part in the victory, adding 25 and 21 points, respectively.

With the win, the Tigers improved their overall record to 10-0. They have won their first eight games at home this season.