“That’s why Dawn Staley threatens her team”: Hoops fans react as first practice after Christmas break for St. Joe's includes hilarious fall

In the wake of Dawn Staley's strictness, Draymond Green's antics and an underperforming 2024 WNBA Finals, fans have found amusement in a viral clip from St. Joe's Hawks' practice. The clip, capturing a festive flop during the first scrimmage after the Christmas holidays, has drawn widespread attention.

Posted by Overtime and Overtime WBB, the video features Paula Maurina and Mackenzie Smith dropping to the ground in their efforts to defend a teammate. Maurina, sprinting across the floor, accidentally tripped over Smith's foot. Shortly after, Smith found herself tripping over Maurina, resulting in a humorous sequence that has delighted viewers.

"So did we all forget how to play our sport in the last few days off? 😅 @mackenzie.smith21," the post read.

Fans stormed the comment section with jokes about the amusing moment in St. Joe's practice:

"I thought I was watching Draymond Green there for a second 😂," a fan wrote.

"And that’s why dawn Staley threatens her team😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣," another fan said.

"Great use of the pick though! The pg walked her right into it. Great job 👏🏾," another fan wrote.

More fans joined in:

"Isn’t this highlights from the WNBA Finals?," a fan commented.

"Definately a top ten highlight🙌🙌," another fan wrote.

"Sliding screen🤔," another fan commented.

Fans react to St. Joe's Paula Maurina and Mackenzie Smith's viral blooper

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St. Joe's Laura Ziegler earns Big 5 Player of the Week award

St. Joe’s Hawks' junior Laura Ziegler was named the Big 5 Player of the Week for the last week of play before Christmas. This marks her third Player of the Week honor this season.

Ziegler recently helped the Hawks emerge victorious in the Hawk Classic championship against Howard Bison and Charleston Cougars. She averaged 16.5 points, 12 rebounds and 6.5 assists, leading the Hawks to their 13th Hawk Classic trophy.

Laura Ziegler is spearheading St. Joe’s with impressive averages of 17.5 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists on 42.7% shooting. The St. Joe's forward has recorded seven double-doubles and two triple-doubles in her first 11 games of the season. Her standout offensive performance of the year came on Nov. 20 against St. Joseph's Southern Utah, where she posted 30 points and 10 rebounds on 68.4% shooting.