You’re right!
You are right on both counts. When the gorilla made its way in before the game it was hilarious and fired the crowd up as it made its way down courtside.
(I believe state had whipped lsu earlier in the season with Shaq playing.)
Could be wrong but I think that was the ballgame that Jackie showed up that morning with donuts for all the students that had camped out the night before. I didn't camp out but I was in the stands at tip off.
Also think I remember a huge gorilla blow up doll dressed in an LSU basketball uniform making it's way into the Hump that day.
You are right on both counts. When the gorilla made its way in before the game it was hilarious and fired the crowd up as it made its way down courtside.
(I believe state had whipped lsu earlier in the season with Shaq playing.)