NEWS UPDATE:Forced by Alabama Upset, Flau’jae Johnson Issues Unfiltered Apology for Her “Worst Basketball” Game in 14 Months

“She’s fine.” That was Kim Mulkey’s curt response when asked about Flau’jae Johnson following LSU’s loss to Texas. But just days later, in an 88-85 overtime defeat to Alabama, Johnson’s performance suggested otherwise. It was one of those nights where nothing seemed to click—shots rimmed out, possessions slipped away, and frustration mounted. Yet, even in the aftermath of a tough loss, Johnson didn’t hide.Johnson’s words came after a game that saw her streak of 37 consecutive double-digit scoring performances snapped; it was also her worst performance after 14 months. The sophomore guard struggled too much, finishing with just six points on 2-of-12 shooting. It wasn’t just a cold shooting night—it was the kind of game that gnaws at a competitor’s pride. The kind of game that lingers in the mind long after the final buzzer.

But Johnson faced the moment head-on, offering an unfiltered apology on X: “This is on me, I’m playing my worst basketball. I’m sorry y’all, ima bounce back.” The loss itself was a gut punch for LSU. Alabama’s Aaliyah Nye erupted for 28 points, while Sarah Ashlee Barker chipped in 21 before fouling out.