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Sports · November 6, 2026

No. 9 LSU women make history with 109-point rout over Texas Southern

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No. 9 LSU women's basketball set a program and Division I record for largest margin of victory against a Division I opponent with a 131-22 win over Texas Southern on November 5, 2026. The Tigers outscored Texas Southern 40-0 in the second quarter, fueled by 18 points from Jada Williams and double-figure scoring from six other players. Texas Southern was held to 13% shooting and committed 38 turnovers, resulting in a 109-point deficit.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • No. 9 LSU defeated Texas Southern 131-22.
  • The 109-point margin of victory is a program record for LSU.
  • LSU outscored Texas Southern 40-0 in the second quarter.
  • The victory took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Reported by only some outlets

  • ESPN reports the 109-point margin is the largest in Division I history against a Division I opponent.
  • The New York Post reports Jada Williams scored 18 points, with 16 coming in the second quarter.
  • The New York Post reports seven LSU players scored in double figures.
  • The New York Post reports Texas Southern shot 13% from the field and committed 38 turnovers.
  • LSU is 2-0 on the season, while Texas Southern is 0-2.
  • LSU outscored Texas Southern 55-0 in points off turnovers.

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