LSU Women's Basketball Crushes Alabama, Mulkey Praises Point Guard

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey lauds Jada Richard's performance in blowout win over Alabama.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:15pm

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The LSU women's basketball team dominated Alabama 103-63 on Sunday, with head coach Kim Mulkey praising the performance of point guard Jada Richard. Richard finished the game with 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists as LSU improved to 21-2 on the season and 7-2 in SEC play.

Why it matters

LSU is aiming to win a tough SEC this year, and Richard's strong play at the point guard position has been a key factor in the team's success so far. Mulkey is known as an intense, passionate coach, and her public praise of Richard's leadership and skills highlights the point guard's importance to the team's championship aspirations.

The details

LSU's defense was the story of the game, as the Tigers held Alabama to just 34% shooting and out-rebounded the Crimson Tide 42-25. Mulkey was pleased with how her team's defense fueled their offensive performance, calling it 'special' and saying she wished she could 'bottle that up' for every game.

  • LSU women's basketball improved to 21-2 on the season with the win.
  • The Tigers have now won seven games in a row.
  • LSU plays their next game on Thursday against Texas.

The players

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU women's basketball team, known for her intense and passionate coaching style.

Jada Richard

The starting point guard for the LSU women's basketball team, praised by Mulkey for her leadership and all-around skills as the 'glue' of the team.

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What they’re saying

“She's our glue. She's our coach on the floor. She's got all the tools you need in a point guard. She knows how to win, she comes from a high school winning program. It's all she's ever done in her life.”

— Kim Mulkey, Head Coach, LSU Women's Basketball

“Our defense today was special. You just wish you could bottle that up and play like that every game. Guys, we just beat a very good basketball team; do not be misled by that score. Everything that we did defensively today affected what we did offensively, and they have beaten people we haven't beaten. They're going to continue to beat people. It was just one of those days where I kind of worried; 11 a.m. in the morning, freezing cold, fans were great. It was just one of those days where, as a coach, you go, 'Man, I enjoyed that game.' Not because we won; it was how we did it. And it started on the defensive end, and it never stopped.”

— Kim Mulkey, Head Coach, LSU Women's Basketball

What’s next

LSU women's basketball will look to extend their winning streak to eight games when they play Texas on Thursday.

The takeaway

Jada Richard's strong play at point guard has been a key factor in LSU's success this season, and head coach Kim Mulkey's public praise of her leadership and skills highlights Richard's importance to the team's championship aspirations in the tough SEC conference.