LSU Sets School Record With 109-Point Win Over Texas Southern
The ninth-ranked Lady Tigers outscored their opponents 40-0 in the second quarter, extending a perfect season with a dominant performance in Baton Rouge.
By Larissa Shah ·
LSU set a program record for the largest margin of victory by defeating Texas Southern 131-22 on Thursday night in Baton Rouge.
The No. 9 Lady Tigers (2-0) erupted for 40 unanswered points during the second quarter, a stretch in which they forced nine turnovers. Texas Southern (0-2) attempted 13 field goals in that period and made none. The visitors shot 8-for-55 from the floor overall and committed 38 turnovers, which allowed LSU to score 55 points off the mistakes.
Jada Williams, a transfer from Iowa State, scored 16 of her 18 points in the second quarter. She went 6-for-7 from the field in eight minutes of play during that interval, including three three-pointers. Freshman Anna Minaeva led all scorers with 21 points. Mikaylah Williams added 20, and her fourth three-pointer of the second quarter extended the LSU lead to 65-13 at halftime. ZaKiyah Johnson finished with 17 points, while Grace Knox and MiLaysia Fulwiley each scored 15. Lola Lampley contributed 10 points. Seven Lady Tigers reached double figures.
Jayla Cornelius led the Texas Southern offense with six points. The loss marks the second consecutive game in which LSU has scored more than 100 points. The team improved to 7-0 against Texas Southern in all-time play.
Angel Reese, the team’s former All-American and the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, received flowers on the court. Reese helped LSU win its first national championship in 2022 and was part of the Atlanta Dream’s first run to the WNBA Finals. LSU will host McNeese next Thursday, while Texas Southern travels to Rice.
