LSU Women’s Basketball Is Redefining Dominance with SEC Play Looming

At 12–0 with two nonconference games left, LSU Women’s Basketball isn’t just winning, it’s overwhelming opponents in nearly every measurable way. As the Tigers prepare to open SEC play on January 1st at 7:00 p.m. in Baton Rouge, the numbers paint a picture of a team operating at a national-championship pace.

A Statistical Avalanche

As of Dec. 20, LSU leads the entire country in seven statistical categories, a rare feat that underscores both depth and efficiency:

• Bench points per game: 49.8

• Field goal percentage: 55.6%

• Rebound margin: +23.3

• Offensive rebounds per game: 20.0

• Scoring margin: +53.5

• Scoring offense: 107.8 points per game

• Three-point percentage: 41.6%

  
  

These aren’t marginal leads — they’re commanding advantages. LSU’s ability to score efficiently from all three levels while dominating the glass has turned most games into track meets that opponents simply can’t keep up with.

Freshman Bella Hines is shooting an impressive 46% from 3-point range.

Scoring Comes in Waves

The Tigers’ offensive balance is headlined by three dynamic guards who can take over games in different ways:

• Flau’jae Johnson: 15.7 PPG

• MiLaysia Fulwiley: 15.3 PPG

• Mikaylah Williams: 13.3 PPG

What separates LSU from most elite offenses is how those points are generated. Whether it’s Fulwiley slicing through defenses in transition, Johnson’s physicality attacking mismatches, or Williams’ shot making on the perimeter, defenses rarely get a possession to breathe.

Owning the Paint

LSU’s dominance doesn’t stop on the perimeter. On the glass, the Tigers impose their will night after night:

• Amiyah Joyner: 7.2 rebounds per game

• Kate Koval: 6.9 rebounds per game

• ZaKiyah Johnson: 5.8 rebounds per game

That interior presence fuels LSU’s nation-leading offensive rebounding numbers and often leads to demoralizing second- and third-chance points.

Defense That Creates Chaos

While the offense grabs headlines, LSU’s defense has been just as destructive:

• 5.1 blocks per game

• 15.2 steals per game

Kate Koval anchors the rim protection with 1.2 blocks per game, while MiLaysia Fulwiley is a constant disruptor on the perimeter, averaging 3.6 steals per game. Together, they help turn defense into instant offense — a key reason LSU’s scoring margin sits above 50 points per game.

The Bigger Picture

With SEC play looming, the Tigers have positioned themselves not just as contenders, but as a team setting the national standard as they are ranked No.5 in the nation. The combination of elite efficiency, relentless depth, and defensive pressure suggests LSU isn’t peaking early — it’s building momentum.

When the calendar flips to January and the lights come on in Baton Rouge on New Year’s Day, LSU won’t just be undefeated. The Tigers will be carrying the weight of expectation — and a stat sheet that says they’re ready for it.