LSU sets school record with 109-point win over Texas Southern
Jada Williams scored 16 of her 18 points in the second quarter as the No. 9 Lady Tigers outscored their opponents 40-0 in that period.
By Rebecca Foster ·
LSU set a program record for the largest margin of victory on Thursday night, defeating Texas Southern 131-22 at home in Baton Rouge. The 109-point difference marks the biggest win in Lady Tigers history.
The second quarter defined the game's imbalance. LSU outscored Texas Southern 40-0 during that stretch. Jada Williams, a transfer from Iowa State, scored 16 of her 18 total points in those eight minutes. She made six of seven shots, including three three-pointers, while forcing nine turnovers against the visitors.
Seven Lady Tigers finished with double-digit scoring. Freshman Anna Minaeva led the team with 21 points. Mikaylah Williams contributed 20 points, and ZaKiyah Johnson added 17. Grace Knox and MiLaysia Fulwiley each scored 15 points, while Lola Lampley finished with 10. A three-pointer from Mikaylah Williams gave LSU a 65-13 lead at halftime.
Texas Southern struggled offensively, shooting 13% from the field with 8 makes on 55 attempts. The visitors turned the ball over 38 times, allowing LSU to score 55 points off those mistakes. Jayla Cornelius led the Tigers with six points. LSU improved to 2-0 on the season and extended its all-time winning streak against Texas Southern to 7-0.
Former All-American Angel Reese attended the game and received flowers from the team. Reese helped LSU win its first national championship in 2022. She was named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year this year and played for the Atlanta Dream in their first WNBA championship series appearance. LSU will host McNeese next Thursday, while Texas Southern travels to Rice.
The victory is LSU's second consecutive 100-point game to open the season. The team previously set a high scoring standard in its first contest of the year. This win solidifies their position as the No. 9 ranked team in college basketball.
