LSU defeated Texas Southern 131-22, setting the Division I women’s basketball record for winning margin. A scoreless second quarter for the visitors helped the hosts move clear. Anna Minaeva led seven double-figure scorers, while LSU also set its own record for made field goals in its second victory of the season.
Louisiana State University’s women, known as LSU, overwhelmed Texas Southern 131-22 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their 109-point winning margin became a Division I women’s basketball record. The mark had stood at 108 points since Baylor, coached by Kim Mulkey, defeated Winthrop 140-32 in 2016. LSU moved to two wins, while Texas Southern remained without a victory after two games.[1], [2]
A 25-13 opening quarter gave LSU an early advantage. The home side then scored 40 points without conceding in the second period, reaching halftime 65-13 ahead. Texas Southern managed only a three-pointer in the third quarter, and LSU won the second half 66-9. The hosts had also set a school margin record in their opener, beating Southeastern Louisiana 129-35.[1]
Anna Minaeva supplied 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Mikaylah Williams added 20 points, with Jada Williams scoring 18 and ZaKiyah Johnson 17. Grace Knox and MiLaysia Fulwiley each had 15, and Lola Lampley contributed 10. LSU made a school-record 53 field goals; its 131 points and 36 assists were both the second-largest totals in programme history.[1]
