LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. (03/21/2026) — The LSU Tigers delivered an overwhelming offensive and defensive performance Saturday, dismantling the Texas Tech Lady Raiders 101-47 in front of 11,095 fans at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
From the opening tip, LSU established a level of control it would never relinquish. Guards Mikaylah Williams and Flau'jae Johnson orchestrated the attack, each pouring in 24 points in a wire-to-wire victory that featured zero lead changes and zero ties. The Tigers shot a blistering 56% from the field and asserted their dominance on the interior, outrebounding Texas Tech 44-27.
How It Happened
LSU started fast, with a ZaKiyah Johnson tip-in opening the scoring just 19 seconds into the contest. The Lady Raiders kept pace early in the first quarter, using the three-point line to stay within striking distance. Back-to-back threes from Gemma Nuñez and Bailey Maupin cut the LSU lead to 10-6. After a Flau'jae Johnson three pushed the lead to 17-11, Maupin answered with another deep shot of her own to make it 17-14 with under a minute left in the period.
That was as close as Texas Tech would get. A 19-foot jumper from Mikaylah Williams at the 0:40 mark ignited a game-breaking run for the Tigers that spilled into the second quarter. Johnson opened the second frame with a layup, and a Jada Richard three-pointer at the 7:05 mark capped a 14-0 LSU surge, blowing the game open at 28-14.
The Lady Raiders struggled to find an answer, shooting just 25% for the game against LSU's relentless defense. The Tigers continued to pour it on, with a Mikaylah Williams three-pointer pushing the lead to 34-17. By halftime, LSU held a commanding 43-25 advantage.
The third quarter was a showcase of LSU's offensive firepower. The Tigers outscored the Lady Raiders 33-7 in the period, punctuated by a sequence of three-pointers from Bella Hines, Williams, and Johnson in the final two minutes that stretched the lead to 76-32 and erased any doubt about the outcome.
LSU continued its offensive clinic in the fourth quarter, with Jada Richard draining a 26-foot three-pointer in the final minute to push the Tigers past the century mark and seal the 101-47 victory.
Turning Point
The decisive stretch occurred across the first and second quarters. With the score at 17-14 late in the first, LSU ripped off a 14-0 run that fundamentally changed the game. The run, started by a Mikaylah Williams jumper and capped by a Jada Richard three, turned a competitive contest into a 31-14 LSU advantage. Texas Tech was unable to recover from the offensive onslaught, and the Tigers controlled the game for the final 30 minutes.
Stars of the Game
It was a two-headed monster for the LSU offense, with Mikaylah Williams and Flau'jae Johnson sharing top honors. Williams was incredibly efficient, scoring her 24 points while adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Johnson matched her with 24 points of her own, chipping in 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Inside, the Tigers received double-double performances from both Amiya Joyner (11 PTS, 11 REB) and Kate Koval (10 PTS, 10 REB), highlighting their complete control of the paint.
For Texas Tech, Bailey Maupin was the primary offensive threat, finishing with a team-high 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
What It Means
For the LSU Tigers, this was a statement of intent. Their ability to score at will, both in transition and in the half-court, combined with a suffocating defensive effort, proves they are a force to be reckoned with. The balanced scoring and dominant rebounding demonstrate a well-rounded team clicking on all cylinders.
For the Texas Tech Lady Raiders, it was a difficult matchup against an elite opponent. While the team struggled to generate consistent offense, Bailey Maupin's performance was a positive takeaway. The game serves as a challenging benchmark and a learning experience against one of the SEC's premier teams.