No. 9 LSU set a program record for the largest margin of victory with a 131-22 rout of Texas Southern on Thursday night. Jada Williams led the charge, scoring 16 of her 18 points in the second quarter as the Tigers outscored their opponent 40-0 in the period.
The 109-point differential surpassed LSU's previous record. This marked the second consecutive game to start the season where the Lady Tigers surpassed 100 points. LSU improved its all-time record against Texas Southern to 7-0.
Seven LSU players reached double-digit scoring. Freshman Anna Minaeva led all scorers with 21 points, followed by Mikaylah Williams with 20 and Jada Williams with 18. ZaKiyah Johnson added 17 points, while Grace Knox and MiLaysia Fulwiley each contributed 15. Lola Lampley rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10.
Jada Williams, a transfer from Iowa State, made 6 of 7 field goal attempts, including three 3-pointers, in the second quarter. Fulwiley and Knox each scored six points in the dominant second period.
Texas Southern managed just six points in the first quarter and was held scoreless in the second. The team shot 13% from the field, making 8 of 55 attempts, and committed 38 turnovers. LSU converted these turnovers into 55 points.
Jayla Cornelius scored six points for Texas Southern, which fell to 0-2 on the season.