Key Highlights
- No. 5 LSU women’s basketball team takes on Georgia Southern in the Tigers’ first true road game.
- The match will be broadcasted on ESPN+ with Danny Waugh, Hunter Moseley, and Whitney Haworth providing commentary.
- LSU comes off two straight victories at home and is coming off a 115-26 win over Southeastern Louisiana.
- The Tigers scored 100 points in consecutive games for the first time since last season’s March Madness matchups against San Diego State and Florida State.
LSU Women’s Basketball: First Road Test Against Georgia Southern
BATON ROUGE, La. – The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is set to face their first true road challenge this Sunday as they travel to Statesboro, Ga., to take on Georgia Southern in the Hill Convocation Center.
Preparation and Recent Success
The Tigers have been performing exceptionally well at home, coming off a 115-26 victory over Southeastern Louisiana. This win saw LSU score 100 points in consecutive games for the first time since March Madness last season. The margin of victory was also significant, tying their program record set against McNeese on Dec. 12, 2023.
Defensive Effort and Team Performance
The defensive effort has been a standout feature for the Tigers. In their most recent game, LSU held Southeastern Louisiana to just four points in one quarter and six in the first half, setting new standards. Senior Flau’jae Johnson led the team with 17 points on seven of ten shooting, while ZaKiyah Johnson, Kate Koval, and Bella Hines all contributed double-digit scores.
Opponent Analysis
The Eagles, Georgia Southern, are coming off a tough loss to Florida State. They will be looking to use this game as an opportunity to improve their performance and gain confidence heading into the season. LSU will be the first nationally-ranked opponent hosted by Georgia Southern since 2011.
Game Details
The match is set for Sunday, November 12 at 7:00 PM CT and will be broadcasted on ESPN+ with Danny Waugh, Hunter Moseley, and Whitney Haworth providing commentary. Fans can also listen to the action on the LSU Sports Radio Network.
Future Schedule
This game marks just the beginning of LSU’s rigorous early season schedule, which includes matches against Charlotte, Tulane, and Alcorn State in November followed by games against Marist, Miami (OH) or Washington State, Duke, New Orleans, Louisiana Tech, Morgan State, Texas-Arlington, Alabama State, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, and Georgia.
