Preview: Kim Mulkey's LSU Tigers hosts Southeastern Thursday

In its second game in three days, LSU women’s basketball will be playing in the PMAC and this time is looking to get a win over an in-state opponent, playing Southeastern on Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Kim Mulkey’s team rolled Houston Christian to start the year, winning 108-55, with newcomers like MiLaysia Fulwiley, Amiya Joyner, and others shining in the win to help set the tone.

“There weren’t any butterflies,” Fulwiley said. “I think I just wanted to win, honestly. I already know what this team’s capable of doing. We’ve been practicing a lot, talking a lot, so I feel like everybody knew what to expect from each other. But as for me, I think I was just ready to play — ready to start my third year of college. Just feeling blessed and grateful.”

Brune’s Take: One thing to watch for in this game is the play of Flau’Jae Johnson. After now two straight games struggling to get going, I look for her to be more aggressive on both ends and try to set the tone as a senior. This team can win by 30+ regardless, but the Tigers need their star to get back to playing at her level of excellence. That’s the one big thing I’m looking forward to seeing tonight.

How to watch LSU vs. Southeastern

The LSU-Southeastern Louisiana game is available to watch on SEC Network + with Lyn Rollins and Victor Howell calling the action. Fans can also listen to the LSU Sports Radio Network with Patrick Wright and Shaeeta Williams bringing the fans the action.

LSU has two more games this week with SLU (Thursday) at home and Georgia Southern (Sunday) representing the Tigers first true road test. Individual game tickets for contests at the Maravich Center are available for purchase at LSUtix.net.

The Tigers will take on the Lions for the 48th time in series history with the Tigers holding a 36-11 advantage. The last time LSU and SLU met in women’s basketball was in Coach Kim Mulkey’s third season where LSU came away with the 73-50 victory on Nov. 17, 2023. LSU’s record when hosting the Lions at the PMAC is 23-4.

Freshman ZaKiyah Johnson led the Tigers against Houston Christian picking up her first double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. LSU was able to spread the ball around throughout the contest with three more Tigers scoring in double figures. Junior MiLaysia Fulwiley paced the offense with 21 points, while Mikaylah Williams had 14, Flau’jae Johnson had 12, and freshman Grace Knox had 10.

LSU shot 42-of-79 (53.2%) from the floor, as opposed to Houston Christian’s 19-of-50 (38.5%). LSU was a solid 17-of-23 (73.9%) from the free throw line and nearly 7-of-13 (53.8%) from three-point range, as they would go into the half with a 26-point lead, 53-27. 

The Tigers tallied 23 steals in the contest, while forcing 33 turnovers overall. Fulwiley collected seven steals alone, marking the 22nd time an LSU player has recorded at least seven steals in a single game.

SLU will be hitting the road for the first time against LSU after opening the season with a 105-49 victory over Centenary in its first contest under head coach Jeff Dow. The Lady Lions shot 50.7 percent (34-for-67) from the floor in their win over Centenary on the way to topping 100 points in a game for the first time since the 2009-10 campaign.

*LSU press release