FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — In a dominating performance, the sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team defeated Arkansas 98-64 in their Southeastern Conference opener on Thursday night. Flau’Jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow both posted double-doubles, contributing significantly to the team’s victory. Johnson recorded 15 points alongside 10 rebounds, while Morrow chipped in with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kailyn Gilbert and Mikaylah Williams also played crucial roles, scoring 16 and 14 points, respectively, as the Tigers improved to an unblemished 16-0 this season.

Former Arkansas player Jersey Wolfenbarger had a modest outing with eight points and five rebounds. The Tigers showcased their shooting prowess by hitting 50% of their shots from the field (39 out of 78) and converting 9 out of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. At one point during the game, LSU held a staggering 49-point lead over the Razorbacks.

Izzy Higginbottom was the standout performer for Arkansas, leading her team with 27 points on 10-for-21 shooting, while teammate Carly Keats contributed 18 points in the loss. The Razorbacks fell to a 7-9 record, struggling to keep up with the high-paced game set by LSU.

Key observations from the match include LSU’s formidable defense, which forced the Razorbacks into committing 21 turnovers, resulting in 34 points for the Tigers. Furthermore, LSU’s fastbreak game was highly effective, allowing them to outscore Arkansas 36-2 in that category.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred when Higginbottom scored two consecutive layups, narrowing the gap to 32-22 with just over six minutes left in the first half. However, LSU quickly responded with a 9-0 run, solidifying their control of the game.

Looking ahead, LSU will next face Auburn at home on Sunday. Meanwhile, Arkansas will have a challenging task when they continue their SEC journey at No. 5 Texas on the same day.