BOSSIER CITY, La. — In a commanding performance, Aneesah Morrow emerged as the standout player, finishing the game with a remarkable 26 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. The No. 5 ranked LSU Tigers showcased their dominance by defeating Grambling State with a score of 100-54 on Sunday.
The matchup, held at the Brookshire Grocery Arena, was particularly special for sophomore midfielder Mikaylah Williams, who contributed 16 points to the LSU victory in front of a home crowd. Flau’Jae Johnson also made her mark in the game, adding 20 points to the team’s tally.
LSU, now holding an unbeaten record of 11-0, reached the century mark with a jumper two minutes from the end, delivered by Mjracle Sheppard and assisted by Jada Richard. The team was efficient in scoring, racking up an impressive 58 points in the paint and converting 26 points from turnovers.
Halima Salat was the top scorer for Grambling State, finishing with 12 points while connecting on 4 of 6 attempts from beyond the three-point line.
Takeaways from the game highlighted LSU’s ability to maintain composure despite Grambling’s aggressive pressure. The turnovers committed by LSU allowed Grambling to score 18 points from those opportunities, indicating that the score could have been even more lopsided.
The Grambling Tigers have faced a tough stretch, losing seven consecutive games since winning their first two matches of the season. This defeat against LSU represented the largest margin they have suffered in four contests against teams from major conferences, having previously lost to the Arizona Wildcats by 24 points.
A pivotal moment in the game occurred midway through the first quarter when Grambling managed to narrow the deficit to 13-7. However, head coach Kim Mulkey’s strategic substitutions allowed LSU to find their rhythm and extend their lead quickly, leading by 18 points before the end of the quarter.
An important statistic from the game showed that while Grambling struggled to find clear shot opportunities, they were particularly limited in generating second chances; LSU consistently forced them into single-shot possessions, leading them to score only seven points from offensive rebounds.
Looking ahead, Grambling State will play against No. 22 Louisville on Thursday, while LSU prepares to host Louisiana-Lafayette in their next game on Sunday.