LSU Dominates Auburn in Commanding Victory
In a commanding performance on Sunday, No. 5 LSU triumphed over Auburn with a decisive score of 77-44, effectively shaking off their recent defeat to No. 4 Texas. ZaKiyah Johnson led the offensive charge for LSU with 16 points, while teammate Mikaylah Williams contributed 12 points.
Defensive Dominance
The defensive efforts of the Tigers were notable, as they limited Auburn to a dismal shooting rate of just 25% from the field, including a shocking 14.3% from beyond the arc.
Flau’jae Johnson, the team’s top scorer throughout the season, also made his mark with 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. In addition, Amiya Joyner excelled with a solid double-double, finishing the game with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
First Half Highlights
The match saw LSU quickly take control, restricting Auburn to merely six points in the first quarter and establishing a significant 36-13 lead by halftime.
During the first half, Auburn struggled immensely, making only 5 out of 30 attempts from the field and failing to score on all 14 attempts from three-point range.
LSU capitalized on their opponent’s woes, executing a pivotal 10-0 run that spanned nearly eight minutes and concluded the half with an 8-0 finish. Rebounding was another critical area where Auburn faltered, getting outperformed 54-30, while LSU dominated the paint with a 34-24 advantage in points.
Turnovers and Bench Performance
Despite facing similar issues with turnovers, racking up 19 mishaps—above their season average of 14.8—LSU’s bench players scored significantly more points, totaling 28 against Auburn’s 13.
Auburn’s Harissoum Coulibaly led his team with 13 points and 4 assists as they now face a troubling six-game losing streak. Sania Richardson‘s performance was underwhelming, managing only 6 points on 2 for 11 shooting, while Kaitlyn Duhon added 9 points.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, LSU will be preparing to host No. 3 South Carolina on Saturday, while Auburn will be heading to Texas A&M for their next matchup next Sunday.
