On March 21, 2021, the LSU women’s basketball team made history by beating the University of Michigan 73-78 in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The game was a thrilling back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading leads throughout. LSU ultimately came out on top, thanks in part to Angel Reese’s strong performance.
After the game, Reese spoke to the media about the win and the team’s determination to keep fighting. She also shared a heartwarming moment with her cousin, Jordan Hawkins, who surprised her by showing up to the game. Hawkins is a freshman guard on the UConn men’s basketball team, and the two hadn’t seen each other in person since before the pandemic.
In a video posted to social media, Reese can be seen hugging Hawkins and breaking down in tears as they embrace. She later tweeted about the reunion, saying, “my heart is so full right now.” The moment quickly went viral, with fans of both LSU and UConn sharing their support for the two players.
Reese and Hawkins both come from basketball families and have been playing the sport since they were young. They both have a bright future ahead of them and are sure to continue making waves in the basketball world.
