{"id":131733,"date":"2026-03-22T20:31:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T23:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/901143615"},"modified":"2026-03-22T20:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T23:31:35","slug":"lsu-women-blow-past-texas-tech-for-ticket-to-sweet-16-break-record-for-most-100-point-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/22\/lsu-women-blow-past-texas-tech-for-ticket-to-sweet-16-break-record-for-most-100-point-games\/","title":{"rendered":"LSU women blow past Texas Tech for ticket to Sweet 16, break record for most 100-point games"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Advancing to the Sweet 16 in Sacramento, California, LSU women\u2019s basketball defeated Texas Tech 101-47 and broke the national record for the most 100-point games in a single season. The defensive shutout was the final dance in the PMAC for the seniors.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s what you hope happens when they play their last game in a home arena,\u201d head coach Kim Mulkey said.<\/span><\/p>\n

LSU took the court on Sunday afternoon in Round 2 of March Madness against the Texas Tech Raiders, and this game held a little bit more weight for senior Flau\u2019jae Johnson.<\/span><\/p>\n

The stands were packed in purple and gold, and an energy was brewing among the fans that something special would happen in the PMAC. Almost every fan was given a simple piece of paper that read \u201c4 Feaux,\u201d and Johnson had no problem shining bright for an almost sold-out crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

She delivered yet another standout performance with 24 points, going 4-for-5 on the free throw line and grabbing four rebounds. As Johnson stepped off the court toward the end of the game, tears streamed down her face and an entire fan base felt not only her impact on the team but also on the community. She\u2019s leaving a legacy behind as she checked out for one last time.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was like a roar I heard in that PMAC, and I was like \u2018wow,\u2019\u201d Johnson said. \u201cIt was the most beautiful thing I\u2019ve been a part of. I will remember it forever. Just so thankful for the fans, thankful for Coach Mulkey, the whole program, it\u2019s unimaginable.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

From the jump, the Raiders were a physically demanding team, the type that LSU had seen only a handful of times so far this season, but the Tigers had no problem meeting those demands.<\/span><\/p>\n

The noise was deafening, and with every play, good or bad, a very animated Mulkey was there to ensure that her team battled against an on-par Raiders defense. It took over four minutes for Texas Tech to get on the board, and it was a dog fight on that end for the duration of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n

LSU took the lead early, but faced some trouble from Texas Tech\u2019s Bailey Maupin, who landed three 3-pointers in the game. The Red Raiders were more aggressive from three, with 36 attempts compared to LSU\u2019s 18 attempts. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some questionable calls by the game officials seemed to only amplify the Tigers\u2019 determination to keep dancing into the Sweet 16.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the start of the second, the crowd was louder than ever before, and the Tigers were on the prowl to put the game out of reach after ending the first half with a 45-27 score.<\/span><\/p>\n

LSU came together under the pressure of a very physically demanding team, using it to its advantage. The Tigers took the chance to get to the free-throw line.<\/span><\/p>\n

Any offensive struggles LSU might\u2019ve had against the physical defense were negated by its effectiveness at the stripe, where it ended the game with an efficient 92.3% free throw rate.<\/span><\/p>\n

The capitalized on the Raiders\u2019 offensive fouls to take the lead and run up the score, grabbing yet another win by over 50 points.<\/span><\/p>\n

Electric was the only word to describe not only the atmosphere but also the Tigers\u2019 play.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWell, there are a lot of good teams left,\u201d Mulkey said. \u201cWe did play well these two games, but the deeper you go in the tournament, the tougher it gets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

LSU is slated to face three-seed Duke in the Sweet 16 after the Blue Devils won their game against Baylor on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s hard to beat people twice,\u201d Mulkey said. \u201cThey\u2019re better, I\u2019m sure, and I think we are better. And so many moments right now are to make sure everyone in Baton Rouge and this state understands that, and at LSU, don\u2019t take that stuff for granted.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A team that was already on its A-game became unstoppable with the added contributions of several freshmen in Grace Knox, Bella Hines and Zakiyah Johnson, mixed with what the veterans did. <\/span><\/p>\n

LSU practically snatched every rebound available, stacking on nearly double the rebounds the Raiders had. LSU also applied immense defensive pressure, led by Amiya Joyner, who made an impact from the second she stepped on the court.<\/span><\/p>\n

There was no doubt LSU would win the game before the final buzzer sounded.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the final seconds of the clock ticked down, the Tigers said goodbye to Baton Rouge and hello to the Sweet 16 in Sacramento.<\/span><\/p>\n

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