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Olivia Dunne and her LSU gymnastics teammates have surprised local Baton Rouge residents by serving Raising Caine's near campus on the back of their first NCAA title.
The 21-year-old SI model drew a large crowd at one of the fast-food chain's locations in Louisiana's capital on Tuesday, as she appeared behind the cash register and also took drive-thru orders.
She was joined by Kiya Johnson, Haleigh Bryant, Savannah Schoenherr and Aleah Finnegan. Fans of the Tigers came to show the ladies some love just three days after they were crowned 2024 NCAA champions in Fort Worth Texas on April 20.
When asked what it's like to be part of 'such a surge' in women's sports during a quick break from her shift, Dunne told TMZ: 'I think this whole surge in women sports is amazing. These girls worked so hard and it's so amazing seeing these results.'
She then said that she hasn't 'quite decided yet' on whether to return to LSU for her fourth and final year of eligibility on the school's gymnastics team, adding that she's 'only been focusing on this season.'
Olivia Dunne was seen serving customers at a Raising Caine's eatery in Baton Rouge on Tues.
Dunne with a fan as a massive crowd of Tigers fans showed up to support LSU gymnastics
Dunne and her gymnastics teammates won the program's first NCAA Championship on Sat.
'I mean, it paid off,' she continued, referring to the Lady Tigers' Championship win on Saturday. 'Just focusing on the now, so I gotta start thinking about that.'
Dune and the Tigers will have their championship parade and ceremony at LSU's Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Wednesday.
Dunne did not compete in the NCAA championship tournament this past weekend but revealed that she's ready to cheer on her boyfriend - Paul Skenes - as baseball season continues, hoping that the pitcher gets called up to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
She further told TMZ: '[Paul's] a great guy and we support each other through everything. And he definitely makes me a better person and better athlete.
Joining Dunne at Raising Caine's were Kiya Johnson, Haleigh Bryant and Savannah Schoenherr
Dunne also praised her boyfriend and MLB top prospect Paul Skenes while speaking to TMZ
Dunne is debating whether to return to LSU for her final year of eligibility in college sports
'[...] I'm starting to get all of my merch' ready and my outfits picked out.'
Skenes currently plays for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, who are part of the Pirates' farm system. He had a dominant night on Thursday after throwing 34 pitches of 100 miles per hour or greater.
The No. 1 pick of the 2023 MLB Draft also threw eight strikeouts, while only giving up one hit and two walks, in his fourth start of the season in a 6-5 win against the St. Paul Saints, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.
Dunne and Skenes started dating in August.
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