Overview

• Flau'Jae Johnson is confirmed to be available for LSU's Elite Eight game against UCLA on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after recovering from a collision in the Sweet 16.
• Johnson struggled in the Sweet 16 game against NC State, scoring only three points on 1-of-8 shooting and exiting late due to double vision caused by an elbow to the eye.
• Kim Mulkey stated that Johnson is 'good to go' and praised her resilience, adding that she expects the All-American to bounce back in the next game.
• Despite Johnson's challenges, LSU defeated NC State 80-73, demonstrating the team's depth and adaptability under Mulkey's leadership.
• Speculation about potential tensions between Mulkey and Johnson arose after sideline interactions during the Sweet 16, but both have expressed focus on the upcoming matchup.