Overview
- Coach Kim Mulkey subbed Besselman in for the final 45 seconds during LSU’s 89-73 Senior Night win over Tennessee in Baton Rouge.
- Izzy Besselman had not appeared in a game for almost two years after being diagnosed with a heart condition that ended her competitive playing career.
- Coverage describes the condition as inappropriate sinus tachycardia, an abnormally high heart rate that makes high-intensity sport unsafe.
- Mulkey praised Besselman’s character and perspective, saying her priorities are in order and calling her a great teammate.
- Teammate Flau’jae Johnson lauded Besselman’s selflessness and on-the-bench leadership, while Besselman said her perspective shifted to making an impact in any way she could.