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Women's Top 25 roundup: Duke, LSU notch lopsided wins
Toby Fournier, Arianna Roberson lead Duke to 95-36 rout of SMU; LSU cruises past Auburn 77-44
Feb. 8, 2026 at 9:31pm
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In a dominant performance, No. 17 Duke thrashed SMU 95-36, with Toby Fournier scoring 26 points and freshman Arianna Roberson recording career highs of 22 points and 16 rebounds. No. 5 LSU also cruised to a 77-44 victory over Auburn, led by ZaKiyah Johnson's 16 points and 8 rebounds. The roundup also includes wins for No. 6 Louisville and No. 25 North Carolina.
Why it matters
These lopsided victories by top-ranked women's basketball teams showcase the continued growth and competitiveness of the sport at the collegiate level. Duke and LSU's dominant performances highlight the talent and depth of their rosters, while North Carolina and Louisville's wins demonstrate the parity across the Top 25 rankings.
The details
Duke led by as many as 60 points in the final minutes, outrebounding SMU 53-29 and scoring 20 points off 25 turnovers. LSU owned a 54-30 rebounding advantage over Auburn and overcame 19 turnovers of their own. North Carolina's Nyla Brooks had career highs of 21 points and 7 rebounds, while teammate Nyla Harris scored 13 of her 19 points in the second half.
- The games were played on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
The players
Toby Fournier
A player for Duke who scored 26 points on 12-of-16 shooting in the 95-36 win over SMU.
Arianna Roberson
A freshman player for Duke who recorded career highs of 22 points and 16 rebounds in the 95-36 win over SMU.
ZaKiyah Johnson
A player for LSU who tallied 16 points and 8 rebounds in the 77-44 win over Auburn.
Nyla Brooks
A freshman player for North Carolina who scored a career-high 21 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the 84-56 win over Wake Forest.
Nyla Harris
A player for North Carolina who scored 13 of her 19 points in the second half of the 84-56 win over Wake Forest.
The takeaway
These lopsided victories by top-ranked women's basketball teams demonstrate the continued growth and competitiveness of the sport at the collegiate level. The dominant performances by Duke, LSU, North Carolina, and Louisville highlight the talent and depth of their rosters, as well as the parity across the Top 25 rankings.
