LSU Advances to Sweet 16 with 101-47 Win Over Texas Tech

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Sunday, March 22, 2026, the No. 2 seed LSU Tigers delivered a commanding 101-47 victory over the No. 7 seed Texas Tech Lady Raiders in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the fourth straight year.

The Tigers, coached by Kim Mulkey, overwhelmed Texas Tech from the opening tip, building a 19-11 lead after the first quarter through sharp shooting and defensive pressure. LSU forced three early turnovers and converted them into six points, showcasing their speed in transition. The second quarter saw the gap widen further as Texas Tech went scoreless for the first five and a half minutes, allowing LSU to extend the lead to 43-25 at halftime. Flau'jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams each tallied 14 points before the break, while Texas Tech's Bailey Maupin scored 16 of her team's 25 first-half points.

LSU's dominance continued after halftime, with the Tigers opening the third quarter on a run that pushed their advantage to 49-27. By the end of the period, the lead had grown to 76-32. The final margin of 54 points tied for the largest in a second-round NCAA Tournament game since...