LSU Crushes Texas Tech to Reach Fourth Straight Sweet 16

Tigers set NCAA single-season record with 16th 100-point game

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:50pm

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The LSU Tigers women's basketball team routed the Texas Tech Red Raiders 101-47 to advance to their fourth consecutive Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. LSU set an NCAA single-season record with their 16th 100-point game, and were led by standout performances from seniors Flau'jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams, who combined to outscore the entire Texas Tech team.

Why it matters

LSU's dominant victory over a ranked Texas Tech squad continues the Tigers' impressive run of success, as they reach the Sweet 16 for the fourth straight year. The win also showcases the depth and firepower of the LSU roster, which has set an NCAA record for 100-point games in a season.

The details

LSU jumped out to a 10-0 lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 56 points. Flau'jae Johnson, the lone remaining player from LSU's 2023 national championship team, had 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in her final home game. Teammate Mikaylah Williams also scored 24 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Nine different LSU players scored, including a double-double from Kate Koval and 11 points and 11 rebounds off the bench from Amiya Joyner.

  • LSU scored the first basket 19 seconds into the game.
  • LSU led by as many as 56 points in the second half.

The players

Flau'jae Johnson

A senior and the only remaining player from LSU's 2023 national championship team, Johnson had 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in her final home game.

Mikaylah Williams

LSU's standout sophomore guard matched Johnson with 24 points and 7 rebounds.

Kate Koval

The LSU junior recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Amiya Joyner

The LSU freshman came off the bench to score 11 points and grab 11 rebounds.

ZaKiyah Johnson

The LSU freshman scored the first basket of the game just 19 seconds in.

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What they’re saying

“There's about a hundred different places you could start (101 if we're being precise) but the story of today was Flau'Jae Johnson.”

— Zachary Junda, Author

What’s next

LSU will play Duke, the #3 seed in the Sacramento 2 Regional, on Friday at 6:30 P.M. CT in the Sweet 16. LSU defeated Duke 93-77 when the teams met in December as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge.

The takeaway

LSU's dominant victory over a ranked Texas Tech squad showcases the Tigers' depth, firepower and continued success, as they reach the Sweet 16 for the fourth straight year and set an NCAA record for 100-point games in a season.