LSU Shatters Record with 131-22 Win Over Texas Southern

Ninth-ranked LSU women's basketball established a new standard for dominance in the sport on Thursday night, defeating Texas Southern 131-22 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The result erased the previous record for the largest margin of victory against a Division I opponent, which Baylor had set in 2016.

The Tigers controlled the game's tempo with a 50-0 run spanning the second and third quarters. This stretch effectively ended the contest before the final minutes began, capping off a second quarter in which LSU outscored the visitors 40-0. That single-quarter run ranks as the second-largest in women's college basketball history since the NCAA switched to a four-quarter format in the 2015-16 season.

Offensive efficiency defined the performance. LSU shot 60% from the floor and made nine of 20 three-point attempts. In contrast, Texas Southern finished with a 15% field goal percentage. Seven Tigers players scored in double figures, led by freshman Anna Minaeca with 21 points and Iowa State transfer Jada Williams with 18. The score was 65-13 at halftime and 95-16 after three quarters.

Texas Southern struggled to find any rhythm against the Tigers' defense. The visitors missed all 13 field goal attempts and all seven three-point shots during the second quarter. They also committed nine turnovers in that frame, further limiting their chances to keep the game competitive. Head coach Kim Mulkey, who coached the Baylor team that held the previous record, noted the current squad's unselfish approach.

The game served as a homecoming for WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese, the 2022 national champion. Reese took center court during halftime before returning to her seat courtside. She described the night as nostalgic, recalling that she built her brand and her basketball career in Baton Rouge. "It's nostalgic. I got the Bayou Barbie name here and was able to grow my brand here, but also as a basketball player. This is home," Reese said.

Jada Williams praised the team's cohesion, describing it as the best group she has played on. "So, I'm just out there having the time of my life," Williams said. Mulkey credited the program's legacy and the inspiration provided by Reese's presence in the locker room. "They can be Angel one day," Mulkey said. "All of them watched her play when she was here, and hopefully because she played here, it helped us recruit those players."

The victory positions LSU as a leading offensive force in the 2026-27 season. The team limited Texas Southern to just 22 points while maintaining high shooting percentages. This record-setting result stands as a new benchmark for the sport's statistical history.