LSU got its biggest win of the season on Sunday, knocking off previously unbeaten No. 2 Texas 70‑65 behind a clutch finish from MiKaylah Williams. After a sluggish 2‑for‑12 start, the Tigers found their rhythm in the second quarter, outscoring Texas 19‑14 and taking a five‑point halftime lead on Jada Richard’s buzzer‑beating floater.
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LSU opened the third quarter with a 9‑4 run and eventually built a 12‑point cushion before Texas responded with a 13‑3 surge to cut the deficit to three. The Tigers steadied themselves, leaning on second‑chance points and a dominant rebounding effort, a 44‑35 advantage on the glass.
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Up four in the final 90 seconds, Williams buried a dagger three to push the lead to seven and cap her 20‑point outing. Flau’Jae Johnson, MiLaysia Fulwiley and Richard also scored in double figures as LSU improved to 2‑2 in SEC play with a signature Top-5 win.
