Overview
- LSU opened the 2026-27 season with a 129-35 victory over Southeastern Louisiana Monday that produced a 94-point margin, the largest in school history.
- Sophomore guard Zakiya Johnson led the Tigers with a career-high 33 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double and played 29 minutes on high efficiency.
- Six LSU players scored in double figures, including Milaysia Fulwiley (20), Mikaylah Williams (19), and newcomers Lola Lampley and Anna Minaeva (14 each) with Minaeva adding 10 rebounds.
- Defensive pressure and offensive rebounding fueled the rout as LSU forced 38 turnovers, held the opponent to about 27.8% shooting, and converted those opportunities into 48 points off turnovers and 29 fast-break points.
- Coach Kim Mulkey used a deep rotation in the opener and said injured forward Noa Morro has been practicing and may be ready to play in about a week as LSU readies for Thursday's home game against Texas Southern.