Sun Feb 22 23:20:00 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Mizzou Women’s Basketball Suffers Crushing Defeat Against No. 7 LSU
The Story:
The Mizzou women’s basketball team experienced a significant setback on Sunday, February 22, 2026, falling to No. 7 LSU with a final score of 108-55 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Despite an initial five-point lead, Mizzou struggled to contain LSU’s offense, resulting in a lopsided defeat. Junior guard Grace Slaughter led Mizzou with 14 points, while Sophomore guard Chloe Sotell contributed with 11 points and a team-high seven rebounds.
Key Points:
- Mizzou’s record now stands at 16-13, with a 4-10 record in the SEC.
- Grace Slaughter scored 10 points in the first quarter.
- LSU led by a significant margin of 54-22 at halftime.
- Mizzou made multiple 3-pointers throughout the game, but could not overcome LSU’s dominance.
- Mizzou’s next game is against No. 3 South Carolina on Thursday at 7 p.m. CT.
Key Takeaways:
- Mizzou faced a highly ranked opponent and struggled to compete.
- The team’s defense needs improvement to contain high-scoring teams like LSU.
- The loss highlights the challenges Mizzou faces in a competitive SEC conference.
- The upcoming game against No. 3 South Carolina presents another tough challenge.
- This was the largest loss in program history.