LSU’s women’s basketball team, currently ranked fifth, is set for a highly anticipated matchup against the Charlotte 49ers. The game will take place at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge on Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the event on SEC Network +, while LSU Sports Radio Network will provide live commentary.
LSU’s Strong Start to the Season
The Lady Tigers have kicked off the 2025-26 season with an impressive three-game winning streak, scoring over 100 points in each match. This marks the second time in program history that LSU has achieved this feat to start a season. Their victories include games against Houston Christian, Southeastern Louisiana, and Georgia Southern.
Recent Performance Highlights
In their most recent game against Georgia Southern, LSU achieved a season-high score of 118 points. The team excelled with a shooting percentage of 53%, making 46 of 87 attempts from the field. Furthermore, they converted 9 of 20 three-point shots, showcasing their offensive capabilities.
- Game Scores:
- LSU vs. Houston Christian: 108 points
- LSU vs. Southeastern Louisiana: 115 points
- LSU vs. Georgia Southern: 118 points
- Offensive Rebounds:
- LSU had 31 offensive rebounds against Georgia Southern, tying for second-most in program history.
- This performance resulted in a record-setting plus-22 margin over their opponent.
Top Performers
Several players stood out during the recent games:
- Flau’jae Johnson: Led the team against Georgia Southern with 19 points, along with six assists, four rebounds, and a steal.
- MiLaysia Fulwiley: Contributed 19 points, with one assist and seven rebounds.
- Kate Koval: Recorded her first double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds.
- Additional contributors included ZaKiyah Johnson (17 points), Mikaylah Williams (15 points), and Grace Knox (13 points).
Historic Meeting with Charlotte
This matchup marks the first-ever meeting between LSU and Charlotte in women’s basketball. The 49ers are under the leadership of first-year head coach Tomekia Reed, who has previously guided Jackson State to several NCAA Tournament appearances.
As the Lady Tigers aim to extend their winning streak, enthusiasm is building around the homecoming for Flau’jae Johnson. The last game attracted a record crowd of 5,322, demonstrating the community’s support for the team. Fans can also stay engaged post-game, as Johnson and her teammates will be available for autographs and photos.
Individual tickets for this exciting game are currently available on LSUtix.net. Don’t miss the thrilling action as LSU looks to maintain their momentum against Charlotte this Wednesday night.
