No. 6 LSU Defeats Tennessee 89-73

Mikaylah Williams records a double-double as the Tigers pull away in the second half.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 1:19am

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The No. 6 LSU Tigers defeated the Tennessee Lady Volunteers 89-73 in a Southeastern Conference matchup on Thursday night. Mikaylah Williams led the way for LSU with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, becoming the 17th player in LSU history to score 1,500 career points. MiLaysia Fulwiley added 18 points for the Tigers, who pulled away in the second half after Tennessee led by as many as 6 points in the second quarter.

Why it matters

This win extends LSU's winning streak over Tennessee to 4 games, as the Tigers continue to establish themselves as one of the top teams in the SEC. Tennessee, on the other hand, has now lost 5 straight games despite their ability to make 3-pointers, highlighting their struggles this season.

The details

LSU used a 14-0 run in the second quarter, sparked by back-to-back 3-pointers from Fulwiley, to take the lead and never look back. The Tigers pulled away in the second half, going up by as many as 18 points. Tennessee was led by Jaida Civil's 17 points, but the Lady Vols couldn't overcome LSU's balanced scoring attack.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • Mikaylah Williams hit a jumper midway through the third quarter to become the 17th player in LSU history to score 1,500 career points.

The players

Mikaylah Williams

A standout player for the LSU Tigers, Williams recorded a double-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, and became the 17th player in LSU history to score 1,500 career points.

MiLaysia Fulwiley

The LSU guard scored 18 points, including two key 3-pointers that sparked a 14-0 run in the second quarter to give the Tigers the lead.

Jaida Civil

The Tennessee guard led the Lady Vols with 17 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcases the continued dominance of the LSU Tigers, who have now won 4 straight over Tennessee. The Lady Vols' struggles this season, despite their ability to make 3-pointers, highlight the challenges they face in competing with the top teams in the SEC.