Kim Mulkey guided the LSU Tigers to their third consecutive Elite Eight with a win on Friday night, but before celebrating she spent some time comforting NC State players in the handshake line.

Kim Mulkey showed up in style for the LSU women's basketball team's Sweet 16 showdown against NC State as March Madness rolls on and the internet had jokes.

LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey didn't just draw attention for her outfit during their Sweet 16 showdown with the NC State Wolfpack. After the game, fans couldn't help but take notice of the classy gesture she showed toward their rivals.

Tigers -3.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 NC State plays No. 10 LSU in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolfpack have gone 18-3 against ACC teams, with a 10-3 record in non-conference play.

LSU needs to beat NC State to advance to the Elite Eight. Here are three things Tigers' head coach Kim Mulkey said ahead of Friday's game.

The Sweet 16 in the NCAA women's Basketball Tournament tips off Friday. Here is the schedule for today's games. Check back for updates throughout the day. (All times Eastern) Oluchi Okananwa recorded her third double-double of the season to lead ACC Tournament champion Duke past North Carolina 47-38 and into the Elite 8 of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

North Carolina State’s women’s basketball team took on LSU Friday in the NCAA Women’s Tournament in Spokane, Washington. LSU built a lead early on, 23-15 after the first quarter, then the Wolfpack had a strong second quarter to take a 40-36 lead at the half.

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The Tigers coach showed up to the Sweet 16 matchup against NC State on Friday night resembling the King of Pop.