LSU's ninth-ranked women's basketball team defeated Texas Southern 131-22 on Thursday night, marking the largest margin of victory in women's Division I history against a Division I opponent. The 109-point rout surpassed the previous record of 108 points set by Baylor's 140-32 win over Winthrop in 2016.
Dominant Performance
The Tigers produced a 50-0 run spanning the second and third quarters, including a 40-0 run in the second quarter alone. Texas Southern went 0-for-13 from the field and committed nine turnovers in that quarter. At halftime, LSU led 65-13 and extended the advantage to 95-16 after three quarters. LSU shot 60% from the floor, including 9-of-20 from three-point range, while holding Texas Southern to 15% shooting.
Balanced Scoring
Seven LSU players scored in double figures, led by freshman Anna Minaeca with 21 points and Iowa State transfer Jada Williams with 18 points. Williams described the team as "the best team I've ever played on" and praised the unselfish play.
Honoring Angel Reese
The game also served as a tribute to former LSU star and 2022 national champion Angel Reese, the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Reese took center court at halftime and watched the dominant third quarter from courtside. Head coach Kim Mulkey said Reese's legacy helps recruit top talent, noting, "Everybody's got to have somebody they look up to." Reese called the night "nostalgic" and expressed pride in the program's growth.
