Following LSU’s championship win against Florida, not all fans were celebrating equally. One male LSU fan found himself on the receiving end of what appeared to be a brutal rejection from a woman in the stands at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The incident was captured by ESPN cameras and showed the man, wearing a purple LSU shirt, attempting to engage the woman in conversation and offering a fist-bump gesture.
However, the woman, sporting a white collared cropped top, responded by raising her hand with her palm facing the man, seemingly dismissing his advances. Despite her clear disinterest, the man persisted, but the woman continued to reject him by keeping her hand raised. At one point, she even appeared to say, “No,” and pointed towards the field, becoming more animated in her dismissal. Eventually, the man backed off.
Not going great for all the Tigers… pic.twitter.com/7YzvTy4Cdf
— Karen Howell (@karenehowell) June 27, 2023
The exact nature of the exchange remains unclear, as it could have been all in good fun or a case of the man facing a public rejection. Nevertheless, it was still a great day for LSU fans overall. The Tigers showcased an explosive offense in their 18-4 victory over Florida, clinching their first Men’s College World Series title since 2009. This decisive win came after a tough loss to Florida, where the Gators scored a record-breaking 24 runs in a College World Series game. LSU had previously won the opener of the best-of-three series with a 4-3 victory. Throughout the tournament, the Tigers fought off elimination three times in bracket play.
Furthermore, the victory holds special significance as LSU becomes the first Division I school ever to win a baseball and basketball (men’s or women’s) national title in the same season. It was a remarkable achievement for the university and its athletic program.
