LSU Defeats Oklahoma, 91-72

NORMAN, Ok. – The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team defeated the 13th-ranked Oklahoma, 91-72, on Sunday afternoon inside the Lloyd Noble Center.

The Tigers are back in action on Thursday, Jan. 22 to face Texas A&M. The game will tip off at 8:00 p.m. CT inside the Reed Arena in Bryan-College Station, Texas. 

With the victory, LSU improves to 17-2 overall, while Oklahoma drops to 14-4 on the season.

After trailing behind by nine at the start of the contest, LSU went on a 20-3 run to snag the lead. The Tigers shot 46.9 percent on 15-of-32 shots and drained four treys. Oklahoma shot 15-of-36 (41.7%) and knocked down five three-pointers. LSU closed the half carrying a 10-point advantage, 45-35.

In the second half, LSU extended their lead, outscoring the Sooners 46-37. The Tigers shot 38.9 percent from the floor on 14-of-36 shooting, while Oklahoma were 11-of-35 (31.4%). Oklahoma tanked seven three’s. The Tigers outrebounded the Sooners 29-19. 

Flau’Jae Johnson earned a double-double to lead the Tigers with 23 points on 9-of-19 shots and three treys to go with 10 rebounds. Jada Richard earned her career high of 21 points on 8-of-10 shots and five rebounds. Other Tigers that scored in double figures were Grace Knox (13), MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) and Mikaylah Williams (10).

Oklahoma was led by Payton Verhulst with 21 points on 7-of-17 shots and five treys.

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