No. 6 LSU Women's Basketball Defeats Arkansas 92-70

Tigers pull away in second half after slow start against Razorbacks

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:55pm

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The No. 6 ranked LSU women's basketball team defeated Arkansas 92-70 on Thursday night, winning their sixth straight Southeastern Conference game. Flau'jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams each scored 17 points for the Tigers, who led by just 3 points at halftime before pulling away in the second half.

Why it matters

The win keeps LSU in contention for a high seed in the SEC tournament and NCAA tournament, as they continue their strong season. Arkansas remains winless in conference play, struggling to compete with the top teams in the league.

The details

LSU led by just 3 points at halftime, 36-33, after Arkansas hit 6 of their first 9 shots to take an early lead. But the Tigers' second unit, led by ZaKiyah Johnson and Kate Koval, helped LSU even the score at 22-22 after the first quarter. In the second half, LSU opened the third quarter on an 18-3 run to build a commanding lead, making 6 of their first 8 shots including 3 3-pointers. Flau'jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams each scored 17 points, while Koval had a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Flau'jae Johnson

A key player for the LSU women's basketball team, scoring 17 points in the win over Arkansas.

Mikaylah Williams

Also scored 17 points for LSU in the victory.

Kate Koval

LSU reserve player who had a double-double with 12 points and 15 rebounds.

Taleyah Jones

Led Arkansas with 23 points in the losing effort.

Kim Mulkey

Head coach of the LSU women's basketball team.

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What’s next

LSU will look to continue their strong conference play as they aim for a high seed in the upcoming SEC tournament. Arkansas will try to earn their first SEC win of the season in their remaining conference games.

The takeaway

LSU's ability to pull away in the second half, led by strong performances from Johnson, Williams, and Koval, demonstrates the Tigers' depth and talent as they remain one of the top teams in the SEC. Meanwhile, Arkansas' struggles continue as they search for their first conference victory.