Angel Reese absent from LSU women's basketball game Friday.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

Angel Reese, a key player for the LSU women's basketball team, was absent from a game on Friday.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

The reason for Reese's absence was not immediately clear.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey addressed the situation in a statement.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

Mulkey did not provide any specific details about why Reese was not playing.

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Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

However, Mulkey did say that Reese was not injured.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

Mulkey also said that she hoped Reese would be back with the team soon.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

Downtown used to be the infamous Bunker Hill.

LSU went on to win the game without Reese, defeating Sam Houston State 80-58.

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