The NCAA women’s Elite Eight matchup between the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the Louisiana State University Tigers on Monday night was one for the ages. It was a highly anticipated contest featuring the defending national champions, LSU, against the team with the game’s best player, Caitlin Clark. The game was an instant classic and arguably one of the season’s most exciting women’s basketball games. Unfortunately, it also made news for all the wrong reasons before it began.

As the Washington Examiner reported, LSU’s team was not present on the court before the game during the national anthem. Video of the Tigers’ absence went viral on social media as the team opted to stay in the locker room. Video showed that the University of Iowa team was on the court, holding hands, with many bowing their heads, while “The Star-Spangled Banner” was performed.