Kim Mulkey loses it with a death glare after opponent’s play in a hilarious reaction

The LSU Tigers women’s basketball team, led by Kim Mulkey and ranked No. 7, is locked in a fierce battle against the No. 14-ranked Kentucky Wildcats.
In this February 23 matchup, the intensity has been palpable in every play. But it was LSU’s head coach who stole the spotlight with a moment that quickly went viral.

LSU surges in the second half

After three quarters, Kim Mulkey LSU squad managed to turn the game around, taking a 49-44 lead thanks to a dominant third quarter where they outscored Kentucky 23-6.

This comeback followed a sluggish first half, where they trailed 38-26 at halftime.
>It’s not the first time LSU has had to rely on a second-half rally to overcome a slow start. And it seems Kim Mulkey is growing frustrated with this pattern. Her reaction during a key moment of the game made that abundantly clear.

This pan to Kim Mulkey is some of the best camera work I’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/JhzMR1PBmU

— Bri Lewerke (@brilewerke) February 23, 2025

Kim Mulkey death stare sets social media on fire

With just over five minutes left in the second quarter. Kentucky star Georgia Amoore drove into the paint and dished the ball to teammate Clara Silva, who was positioned near the baseline. Silva took a jump shot and sank it.
But it wasn’t the play itself that grabbed everyone’s attention—it was Kim Mulkey reaction. The camera caught the LSU coach standing just behind Silva. Locking her piercing death stare into the distance with a mix of frustration and amusement on her face.

Photographer Bri Lewerke highlighted the moment on social media, sharing it on her X account with the caption: “This pan to Kim Mulkey is one of the best camera works I’ve ever seen.”

Within an hour, the post had already racked up over 115,000 views.
>Luckily for Mulkey, her team responded with a spectacular third quarter. Giving her more reasons to smile after her now-iconic reaction.