No. 9 LSU defeated Texas Southern 131-22, a 109-point margin that is the largest in Division I women's basketball history. Seven LSU players scored in double figures, led by Anna Minaeva with 21 points.
No. 9 LSU women's basketball defeated Texas Southern 131-22 on Thursday night, recording a 109-point margin of victory that is the largest in Division I women's basketball history, according to ESPN Insights.
LSU improved to 2-0, while Texas Southern dropped to 0-2. The Tigers led 25-13 after the first quarter, then outscored Texas Southern 40-0 in the second quarter to take a 65-13 halftime lead. LSU won the third quarter 30-3 and the fourth quarter 36-6.
LSU shot 53-of-89 from the field, 9-of-20 from behind the three-point arc and 16-of-23 from the free-throw line. The team made 53 field goals, a program record, and recorded 36 assists, the second most by an LSU squad. LSU scored 55 points off turnovers and 76 points in the paint.
Texas Southern shot 8-for-55 from the field, made no free throws in two attempts, and committed 38 turnovers. Jayla Cornelius led Texas Southern with six points, and no Texas Southern player reached double figures.
Seven LSU players scored in double figures. Freshman Anna Minaeva led all scorers with 21 points, along with seven rebounds and three assists. Senior Mikaylah Williams added 20 points, senior Jada Williams scored 18, sophomore ZaKiyah Johnson had 17, and sophomore Grace Knox and senior MiLaysia Fulwiley each contributed 15. Freshman Lola Lampley finished with 10.
The 109-point victory was a program record for LSU and surpassed the previous record of 108, held by Coach Kim Mulkey's 2016 Baylor team, which won 140-32 against Winthrop. LSU's 131 points were the second most in program history. The win was LSU's second straight game scoring more than 100 points, following a 129-35 victory over Southeastern Louisiana in the season opener.
Former LSU player Angel Reese attended the game. Coach Kim Mulkey said, "Well, to be proud of your alma mater." Reese said, "I think it was the perfect time for me to come see the girls."
The victory marks the largest margin of victory in Division I women's basketball history in a game between two Division I opponents. LSU will next face McNeese on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
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