Updated March 22, 2026, 5:24 p.m. ET
BATON ROUGE, LA ― LSU women’s basketball is on to the Sweet 16 after a 101-47 blowout win over Texas Tech.The Tigers were rolling early and never looked back. At halftime, the lead was 18, but later ballooned to 50-plus, eventually settling on an easy 54 points after guard Jada Richard cashed a late triple.
Texas Tech’s defense struggled to keep up with LSU’s athleticism and speed, and outside of Bailey Maupin, who had 19 points, not much else was going right for the Lady Raiders. Texas Tech shot under 25% for a good portion of the game, and turnovers doomed them as well. LSU scored a whopping 32 points off 19 Texas Tech turnovers.
LSU finished with players in double figures, including Mikaylah Williams and Flau’jae Johnson, who both had 24 points. Kate Koval (10 points and 10 rebounds) and Amiya Joyner (11 points and 11 rebounds) both added double-doubles to the tally sheet.
LSU advances to the Sweet 16, where it will play the winner of No. 3 Duke and No. 6 Baylor at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
Flau’jae Johnson gets a standing ovation from LSU fans
At the 7:44 mark of the fourth quarter, Flau’jae Johnson checked out for the last time at the PMAC. She was met with a thunderous applause from the crowd and hugs from teammates. She also shared a warm embrace with head coach Kim Mulkey. Mulkey seemingly cried, and Johnson did her best to hold back tears during the tender moment.
LSU is pouring it on against Texas Tech
At the 8:05 mark of the 4th quarter, the lead is 52 points for LSU, 84-32. Texas Tech doesn’t have any answers.
Third quarter: LSU 76, Texas Tech 32
After three quarters, LSU is up 44 points and in full control of the match-up, in case that wasn’t clear by now. There are two Tigers with over 20 points (Mikaylah Williams has 24, and Flau’jae Johnson has 20). What’s more, every LSU player who has played has scored. The Tigers are living life in the fast lane as they shoot 59% from the field 46% from deep.
The sky continues to fall for Texas Tech, which is completely overwhelmed. The Lady Raiders have 16 turnovers and are shooting 21% from the floor and 23% from 3-point range.
LSU is playing lights out against Tech Tech as the lead grows
At the 5:43 mark of the third quarter, Texas Tech’s press defense can’t stop the offensive avalanche from LSU. The lead is 32, 60-28, and the Lady Raiders are shooting a paltry 24% from the floor. Meanwhile, LSU is maintain 58% shooting from the field.
LSU’s lead balloons to more than 20 points
At the 8:10 mark of the third quarter, LSU’s lead is over 20 points. The Tigers are up 49-27 after a pair of Mikaylah Williams free throws.
Halftime: LSU 43, Texas Tech 25
The Lady Raiders are doing their best to keep up with the Tigers, but it’s not going well. Texas Tech didn’t score for the first five and a half minutes of the second quarter, and LSU made them pay. LSU is up 18 at the half, with two players, Flau’jae Johnson (13 points) and Mikaylah Williams (14 points), in double figures.
For Texas Tech, it’s Bailey Maupin or nothing. Maupin has 16 of Texas Tech’s 25 points. The Lady Raiders are up to 12 turnovers in the first half, and that isn’t helping either. LSU has scored 19 points off those turnovers and gotten eight steals.
LSU builds a 16-point lead in the second
At the 5:32 mark of the second quarter, the Tigers have a 16-point lead, 30-14, as seemingly everything is going right for them. Texas Tech has yet to score in the quarter.
First quarter: LSU 19, Texas Tech
The crowd in Baton Rouge is living for every basket, every steal, every assist as the Tigers battled the Lady Raiders in the first quarter. LSU shot 44% from the field, limiting Texas Tech to just 21% shooting on the other end. The Tigers also scored 10 points off five turnovers in the first quarter.
Texas Tech’s Bailey Maupin leads all scorers with 11 points, but not much else is clicking for Texas Tech offensively. It’s the Lady Raiders’ press defense that’s keeping them within an arm’s length of LSU.
We are underway in Baton Rouge
LSU is off to fast start with a a 8-0 lead. Freshman ZaKiyah Johnson, Mikaylah Williams, Kate Koval and Flau’jae Johnson each have a bucket. Texas Tech has had three quick turnovers which the Tigers have converted into six points.
Kim Mulkey’s March Madness outfits never disappoint
Kim Mulkey arrived at the PMAC wearing a sequined jersey vest in purple and gold.
LSU starting lineup
Texas Tech starting lineup
LSU is ready to go
Texas Tech is heading to LSU for its March Madness matchup
The Lady Raiders are on their way to the PMAC in Baton Rouge for their second-round matchup with LSU.
Lane Kiffin supports LSU star Flau’jae Johnson
LSU senior guard Flau’jae Johnson is playing her last game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Sunday. In honor of her final game at the PMAC, LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin showed up to support Johnson.
Kiffin is wearing Johnson’s number with the word “Feaux” on the back as a tribute to her nickname “Big 4.”
What time is LSU vs. Texas Tech?
- Date: Sunday, March 22
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
The LSU Tigers will play the Texas Tech Lady Raiders in the second round of the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 22, at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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