Sun Dec 01 23:00:00 UTC 2024: ## LSU Tigers Rout North Carolina Central Eagles, 131-44, in Coach Mulkey’s 100th Win

**Baton Rouge, LA** – The No. 7 LSU Tigers dominated the North Carolina Central Eagles on Sunday, securing a resounding 131-44 victory. The win marked LSU head coach Kim Mulkey’s 100th with the Tigers and saw eight LSU players score in double figures.

Flau’Jae Johnson led the Tigers with 22 points, while Aneesah Morrow notched her eighth double-double of the season with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kailyn Gilbert added 19 points, and Sa’Myah Smith contributed 13. The Tigers’ bench also played a significant role, scoring a season-high 65 points.

The game was a stark contrast, with LSU’s dominance evident after a relatively close first quarter (26-18). The Tigers then unleashed a dominant second quarter, outscoring the Eagles 37-0 and taking a commanding 63-18 lead into halftime. North Carolina Central struggled offensively, going 0-for-12 from the field in the second quarter.

Morgan Callahan led North Carolina Central with 13 points. However, the Eagles, currently winless at 0-9, were significantly overmatched against the powerful Tigers. This game was part of a series of road games for N.C. Central, securing funding for their program.

LSU, now 9-0, will next face Stanford on Thursday in a much more challenging matchup. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, will play Presbyterian on Wednesday.

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