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Flau'jae Johnson Lifts LSU Over Georgia, Reasserting Her Lead Role in Tigers' Title Bid

Mulkey cites Johnson's leadership as proof LSU can stabilize after early SEC stumbles.

Overview

  • Johnson scored 25 points on 69% shooting with two blocks and surpassed 1,800 career points in LSU’s 80–59 win at Georgia.
  • The road victory followed losses to No. 7 Kentucky and No. 6 Vanderbilt that prompted Mulkey’s critique that LSU wasn’t tough enough.
  • Mulkey praised Johnson and Mikaylah Williams for setting the tone through defense, rebounding and on-court communication against the Bulldogs.
  • Johnson says she has made leadership intentional, seeking feedback from coaches and teammates and owning her responsibility for the team’s energy.
  • LSU hosts No. 2 Texas on Sunday.