In the fourth quarter of the SEC tournament NCAA women’s basketball game, South Carolina star Kamilla Cardoso stirred the media with her fight with her competitor, LSU star Angel Reese.
On the basketball court, the two were caught getting physical while struggling for position. They kept pushing each other. Kamilla kept smiling the whole time, but Reese seemed slightly serious about it. It went to another level when Angel Reese tugged Cardoso’s hair while playing.
After the game, while Kamilla Cardoso came forward apologizing for whatever happened during the game, Reese kept halting on headlines for her prayer for her boyfriend Cam’Ron Fletcher as he underwent surgery.
Kamilla Cardoso’s contender, Angel Reese, shared a heartfelt message for her boyfriend after his surgery
Some days before the LSU-South Carolina fight, Kamilla’s competitor Angel Reese took to Instagram to pray for her boyfriend, Cam’Ron Fletcher.
Cam’Ron, also a basketball player for the Florida State Seminoles, underwent knee surgery.
After the surgery, Reese shared an Instagram story in which she posted her partner’s picture in a hospital bed and wrote, “God, please protect Cam’Ron as he has surgery today! I love you bookies!”
The LSU stars added, “God gives his toughest battles to his toughest soldiers! You’ve been through so much and this is so small to a giant. Road back to recovery. I’ve got your back. LET’S DO THIS!! @camron.”
Some two days after the heartfelt message made headlines, Reese made a headline for her involvement in the fight with her opponent Kamilla Cardoso in the fourth quarter of the SEC women’s basketball tournament.
Following the incident, Reese quickly walked away from the court and on Monday, she clarified why she did so.
She tweeted, “As a person at my STATUS, sometimes you have to walk away from certain situations.”
“Mind you the play before that I had rolled my ankle AGAIN and was already walking to the bench. I ALWAYS ride for mine. I’m super proud of this team & super excited for march.”
ESPN reports that the LSU-South Carolina fight led to the ejection of 6 players, including Kamilla Cardoso, but Angel Reese remained even after her ejection.
Kamilla Cardoso dropped an apology note on Twitter After her ejection from the tournament
On Monday, Kamilla Cardoso tweeted an apology note for her involvement in the fight in the SEC tournament.
She wrote, ” I would like to extend my sincerest apologies for my actions during today’s game. My behavior was not representative of who I am as a person or the South Carolina program, and I deeply regret any discomfort or inconvenience it may have caused.”
Kamilla also assured netizens that she would adhere to the code of conduct from now on by writing, “I take full responsibility for my actions and assure you that I am committed to conducting myself with the utmost respect and sportsmanship in the future.”
FAQs
Is Kamilla Cardoso Suspended?
Yes, according to the New York Post, Kamilla Cardoso has been suspended from the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Who did Kamilla Cardoso push?
As per the on-court videos shared by The Sporting News, Kamilla Cardoso pushed LSU Tiger star Angel Reese.
How tall is Cardoso in South Carolina?
The Brazilian basketball player for South Carolina Gamecocks, Kamilla Cardoso, is 6 feet and 7 inches tall.
