Fri Feb 07 03:20:00 UTC 2025: ## LSU Tigers Defeat Missouri Tigers in SEC Showdown

**COLUMBIA, Mo. —** The No. 6 LSU Tigers defeated the Missouri Tigers 71-60 Thursday night in a Southeastern Conference women’s basketball matchup. Flau’Jae Johnson led LSU with 19 points, while Mikaylah Williams added 16. Aneesah Morrow contributed 13 points and 14 rebounds, marking her 22nd double-double of the season—the most in all of college basketball.

Missouri’s Grace Slaughter and Ashton Judd put up a strong fight, scoring 18 and 17 points respectively. Angelique Ngalakulondi led the Missouri team in rebounds with 12 before fouling out. Despite a strong start, Missouri ultimately couldn’t overcome LSU’s improved second-half defense and consistent three-point shooting (7 of 15).

A key moment came late in the third quarter when LSU went on a 12-1 run, fueled by Johnson and Williams, to pull away from Missouri’s brief lead. LSU’s dominance extended beyond scoring; they capitalized on Missouri turnovers, scoring 10 points off 10 Missouri miscues in the second half.

The win extends LSU’s winning streak to six games, while Missouri suffers its sixth consecutive loss against LSU. LSU now holds a remarkable 64-0 record under coach Kim Mulkey when holding opponents to 60 points or less.

Both teams look ahead to upcoming games: LSU hosts Tennessee on Sunday, and Missouri travels to Texas A&M.

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