LSU Faces Vanderbilt in First SEC Road Game Sunday
The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is set to play its first SEC road game on Sunday. They will face No. 12 Vanderbilt in Nashville at Memorial Gymnasium. The match is scheduled for 4 p.m. CT and will be broadcast live on ESPN.
Game Details
- Matchup: LSU vs. Vanderbilt
- Date: Sunday, [insert date]
- Time: 4 p.m. CT
- Location: Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville
- Broadcast: ESPN
Team History
LSU has a strong history against Vanderbilt, winning the last nine matchups since a 64-58 victory on February 26, 2017. In their overall series, LSU leads 28-26, including a 15-6 record in Nashville. The last encounter at Vanderbilt ended with LSU winning 85-62 on February 8, 2024. Vanderbilt’s most recent win over LSU was a close contest, finishing 70-68 on February 13, 2017.
Player Performances
In their SEC opener against Kentucky, junior Mikaylah Williams had an outstanding game, scoring 26 points and grabbing eight rebounds. This performance marked her season high in both categories. Also contributing to the scoring, sophomore Jada Richard matched her career high with 14 points, while seniors Flau’jae Johnson and Amiya Joyner each added 15 and 14 points, respectively.
Flau’jae Johnson’s Milestone
Flau’jae Johnson is just nine points shy of reaching 1,800 career points. Achieving this milestone would make her the ninth player in LSU history to surpass 1,800 points. Additionally, Johnson has recorded 284 career assists, placing her 17th in the program’s history.
LSU’s Statistical Dominance
Heading into the matchup with Vanderbilt, LSU leads the nation in several key statistical categories:
- Bench points per game: 46.9
- Field goal percentage: 54.5%
- Rebounds: 746
- Rebound margin: 21.1
- Offensive rebounds per game: 19.3
- Scoring margin: 51.5
- Scoring offense: 106.0
- Steals: 233
The upcoming game is a crucial part of both teams’ SEC schedules, and LSU will be aiming to maintain its winning streak against the Commodores.
