Angel Reese Returns to LSU as Tigers Make History With 131-22 Rout of Texas Southern

No. 9 LSU celebrated Angel Reese’s return to Baton Rouge with a historic performance Thursday night, defeating Texas Southern 131-22 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Freshman Anna Minaeva led seven LSU players in double figures with 21 points and seven rebounds. Mikaylah Williams added 20 points, Jada Williams scored 18 and ZaKiyah Johnson contributed 17. Jayla Cornelius led Texas Southern with six points.

Reese, who helped LSU capture its first national championship in 2023, received a warm welcome from the crowd during her return to campus. The former Tigers star was honored at halftime and reunited with coach Kim Mulkey and the program. LSU's 109-point victory established the largest margin of victory in Division I women's basketball history, surpassing the previous record of 108 points. The Tigers also held Texas Southern scoreless in the second quarter, building a 65-13 halftime advantage.

Mulkey praised Reese for maintaining her connection to LSU despite moving on to the professional level. Reese, the reigning 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year with the Atlanta Dream, said she wanted to return to support the program and see her former teammates. She also praised Mikaylah Williams and MiLaysia Fulwiley for their continued development.

LSU improved to 2-0 and will return to the Maravich Center Tuesday, November 10, to host McNeese at 7 p.m. CT. Texas Southern, which dropped to 0-2, will travel to Houston to face Rice Thursday, November 12, at 7 p.m.