No. 9 LSU basketball asserted its national dominance on Tuesday night, dismantling McNeese 100-43 in Baton Rouge to secure its third consecutive blowout victory. The Tigers displayed elite offensive efficiency, shooting 56.5% from the field and outscoring the Cowgirls 42-4 in the paint. Mikaylah Williams led the charge with 17 points, while ZaKiya Johnson contributed 14, establishing early momentum that McNeese could not overcome.
Tigers dominate the paint and bench depth as Mikaylah Williams leads a balanced offense
The depth of LSU’s roster was the defining factor in the margin of victory, as six different players finished in double figures. MiLaysia Fulwiley added 13 points, Noa Morro contributed 12, Lola Lampley scored 11, and Anna Minaeva finished with 10. This balanced attack allowed the Tigers to maintain a relentless pace, extending their lead to 86-37 with just over six minutes remaining. McNeese struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 9 of 44 three-point attempts, while LSU converted 8 of 23 long-range tries to keep the Cowgirls at bay.
A significant storyline emerged with the return of Noa Morro, who made her season debut after missing preseason and the first two games due to a stress fracture in her lower leg. Morro was efficient in her limited 13 minutes, going 3-for-5 from deep. The Tigers effectively controlled the game’s tempo, holding McNeese without a field goal for the final seven minutes until Sumaiya Ibrahim’s late three-pointer. With a 3-0 start, LSU has established itself as a formidable force in the SEC, showcasing both offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Source: Yahoo Sports
