Concussion Diagnosis for LSU’s Guard Poa Post SEC Tournament Incident
After a distressing incident at the Southeastern Conference Tournament, guard Last-Tear Poa of LSU has been diagnosed with a concussion, according to official statements from the university. The in… LS guard Last-Tear Poa has been diagnosed with a concussion following a fall during a game against Mississippi at the Southeastern Conference Tournament. The incident occurred during the game, which ended in a 75-67 victory for the team. Coach Kim Mulkey from LSU stated that Poa was able to move her extremities as she was transported out of the arena on a stretcher and taken to St. Francis Hospital for a thorough evaluation. Following the hospital's scans, Mulkey expressed relief and plans to visit Poa in the hospital. Poa, a junior player from Australia, has been a significant part of the LSU team this season and played a notable 17 minutes in the game against the Rebels.
Published : 2 months ago by Ella Bennet in World
After a distressing incident at the Southeastern Conference Tournament, guard Last-Tear Poa of LSU has been diagnosed with a concussion, according to official statements from the university. The injury occurred during the team’s triumphant game against Mississippi, which ended with an LSU victory of 75-67 on Saturday night in Greenville, S.C.
Coach Kim Mulkey from LSU shared that Poa was able to move her extremities as she was transported out of the arena on a stretcher. Poa was then promptly taken to St. Francis Hospital for a thorough evaluation.
Mulkey expressed relief post-game, revealing that the hospital’s scans of Poa showed no significant injuries: “So that’s wonderful news,” she commented.
The incident occurred during the fourth quarter. Poa stood up with some assistance and attempted to move to the bench before being laid down cautiously by the medical team, which then called for a stretcher.
As Poa received medical attention, her teammates gathered for a prayer as the audience vocalized their support with chants of her name.
Mulkey recounted the severity of the event, though she herself had not witnessed the fall directly, “The kid took quite a lick on the back of her head,” she said. When addressing Poa’s condition at the time, Mulkey added, “She could squeeze your hand, lightly… She’d tell you she could feel her legs, but she really couldn’t articulate good enough for you not to be afraid.”
Junior player Poa, hailing from Australia, has been an important part of the LSU team, having started in 10 games during the current season and playing a notable 17 minutes during the game against the Rebels, contributing five points for LSU.
Mulkey has been in touch with Poa’s family in Australia to apprise them of her situation, and intended to visit Poa in the hospital to provide support.
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Topics: Louisiana State University, Academia, SEC