Reese is talented but controversial in high-pressure situations

Angel Reese 'throttles' Hayley Frank in controversial decision in LSU win

Angel ReeseĀ made the news once again in theĀ Louisiana State University Tigersā€˜ latest victory over theĀ Missouri TigersĀ as she was seen intentionally foulingĀ Hayley Frank.

In the latest game of theirĀ NCAAĀ season, an SEC opener,Ā Reeseā€˜s team emerged 92-72 winners thanks to a particularly dominant third quarter that saw them collect 15 points of their 20-point winning margin.

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But the contest was overshadowed byĀ Reeseā€˜s foul onĀ FrankĀ at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, her latest controversy after she was suspended in the latter part of 2023 and previously attracted criticism for her attitude to an opponent in a 2022 championship game.

The moment happened with approximately 01:20 left on the clock in the first quarter as the Missouri players headed back to their own basket to defend after scoring, butĀ ReeseĀ collided withĀ Frank. Initially, it was thought to be unintentional but reviewed footage suggests it was the polar opposite.

ReeseĀ appears to beeline towardsĀ Frank, running straight into her, making theĀ MissouriĀ player hit the court floor so hard that she had to withdraw from the game briefly for medical attention due to a laceration on her chin.

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It was notĀ Reeseā€˜s last flashpoint, and once again,Ā FrankĀ was targeted in what seemed to be quite personal between the pair for reasons unknown.

The second instance happened in the third quarter whenĀ LSUĀ scored to extend their lead to 11 points. AsĀ Mikaylah WilliamsĀ took her shot,Ā ReeseĀ hookedĀ FrankĀ around the neck and collarbone and dragged her to the court floor once again.

This time she was flagged for an intentional foul, but LSUā€™s head coach,Ā Kim Mulkey, disagreed with the decision and accusedĀ FrankĀ of diving by shouting, ā€œFlop,ā€ at her.

At the end of it all,Ā LSUĀ won their 14th game of the 2023/24 NCAA season from 15 attempts, losing in the season opener. Their next game will be against theĀ Ole Miss RebelsĀ so we will remain to see whetherĀ ReeseĀ is involved in the news once again.