LSU breaks program record with 109-point win over Texas Southern
The No. 9 Lady Tigers outscored their opponents 40-0 in the second quarter to secure their second consecutive 100-point game.
By Tomas Rahman ·
Jada Williams scored 16 of her 18 points in the second quarter as No. 9 LSU defeated Texas Southern 131-22 on Thursday night. The victory marked the largest margin of win in program history, extending LSU's winning streak to two straight games with at least 100 points.
The Lady Tigers outscored the visiting team 40-0 during the middle period. LSU forced nine turnovers in that quarter and held Texas Southern to zero field goals on 13 attempts. Mikaylah Williams hit a three-pointer that put LSU ahead 65-13 at halftime.
Seven players finished with double-digit scoring. Freshman Anna Minaea led the team with 21 points, while Mikaylah Williams added 20. ZaKiyah Johnson contributed 17 points, and Grace Knox and MiLaysia Fulwiley each scored 15. Lola Lampley finished with 10 points. Jada Williams, a transfer from Iowa State, went scoreless in the first quarter but made 6 of 7 shots in eight minutes of the second quarter.
Texas Southern shot 13% from the field, hitting only 8 of 55 attempts. The team turned the ball over 38 times, allowing LSU to score 55 points off those mistakes. Jayla Cornelius led the visitors with six points.
LSU improved its all-time record against Texas Southern to 7-0. The Lady Tigers also presented flowers to former All-American Angel Reese, who helped the team win the 2022 national championship. Reese recently won the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
LSU hosts McNeese next Thursday. Texas Southern travels to Rice the same day.
