Missouri vs LSU: A Clash of Tigers on the Horizon

BATON ROUGE, La. – The seventh-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is gearing up to host Missouri this Sunday afternoon at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. This penultimate home game promises an exciting contest as the Tigers look to solidify their position in the SEC standings.

Game Details

The LSU vs. Missouri game is scheduled for February 22nd and will be televised on SEC Network, with Roy Philpott providing play-by-play commentary and Charli Turner-Thorne offering expert analysis. Fans can also tune in to the LSU Sports Radio Network, where Patrick Wright and Shaeeta Williams will call the action.

Series History

This marks the 20th meeting between LSU and Missouri, with LSU holding a commanding 15-4 lead in the series dating back to 1980. When played in Baton Rouge, LSU boasts an impressive 8-1 record against the Tigers. LSU has won nine of the last ten games against Missouri, demonstrating their dominance in this matchup. Kim Mulkey, since arriving at LSU, has maintained a perfect 4-0 record against Missouri.

Missouri’s last victory against LSU came in 2020, a 69-65 win in Columbia on January 5th.

Looking Ahead

LSU’s final three games in SEC play include a road trip to Mississippi State and home contests against Missouri and Tennessee.

National Recognition & Offensive Prowess

Currently, LSU leads the nation in scoring, averaging an impressive 95.0 points per game. This pace could potentially break the SEC record of 89.2 points per game set by Georgia in 1986. Through 27 games, the Tigers have amassed a total of 2,565 points.

Player Spotlight

• Mikaylah Williams: Junior guard Mikaylah Williams is on the verge of a significant milestone, needing just 20 points to surpass 1,500 career points at LSU. She currently has 1,480 points and averages 12.9 points per game this season.
• MiLaysia Fulwiley: Fulwiley leads the SEC and ranks 10th nationally in steals with 87. Her performance against South Carolina propelled her into the LSU all-time top-10 for steals in a season.
• Flau’jae Johnson: Senior guard Flau’jae Johnson is closing in on the 2,000-point mark, currently holding 1,949 points. She’s just 51 points away from joining a select group of LSU legends.

Recent Performance: Victory Over Ole Miss

LSU recently secured a 78-70 victory over the 17th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels, fueled by a career performance from MiLaysia Fulwiley, who scored 26 points. A dominant fourth quarter defense, holding Ole Miss to 0-of-17 shooting, was key to the win. This defensive stand tied for the most field goal attempts without a make in a fourth quarter of a Division I game in the last five seasons, according to CBB Analytics. LSU outscored Ole Miss 24-7 in the final quarter.

The Tigers overcame a 10-plus point deficit, a feat they hadn’t accomplished since February 23, 2025, against Kentucky. A 19-1 scoring run sealed the victory.

National Leadership

LSU currently leads the nation in three key statistical categories: bench points per game (39.4), rebound margin (18.0), and scoring offense (95.0).

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