LSU Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Mississippi State
In a thrilling matchup on Sunday, the No. 6 LSU women’s basketball team triumphed over Mississippi State with a score of 72-63 in the last game of the regular season. Mikayiah Williams was the standout performer, contributing significantly with 28 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.
Season Records and Upcoming Tournaments
LSU improved its record to 26-4 overall and 12-4 in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and is set to receive a double-bye for the upcoming SEC Tournament held in Greenville, South Carolina. Meanwhile, Mississippi State, now at 18-12 with a 5-11 conference record, will begin their tournament run against Florida on Wednesday.
Game Highlights
The pivotal moment in the game came as LSU executed a decisive 16-7 run to end the third quarter after Mississippi State had surged ahead with a 13-0 run, establishing a 41-38 lead. Alongside Williams, MiLaysia Fulwiley contributed 16 points, and Jada Richard scored 12 points for LSU.
For the Bulldogs, leading scorer Kharyssa Richardson posted 18 points, while Madison Francis tallied 13 points and nine rebounds, and Favour Nwaedozi added 10 points with 11 rebounds. Unfortunately for Mississippi State, this marked their fourth consecutive loss.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, LSU will compete in the SEC Tournament on Friday, while Mississippi State gears up to face Florida in the first round earlier in the week.
