Lady Tigers Set Division I Record with Historic Win Against Texas Southern

The Lady Tigers achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the Division I record for largest margin of victory in their game against Texas Southern. On Thursday night, the LSU women’s basketball team wrote a new chapter in history by overwhelming Texas Southern with a score of 131-22. This game was significant, not only for the victory but also for the return of Angel Reese, who was honored at her alma mater.

Angel Reese, a key player from LSU’s 2023 NCAA championship team and now a WNBA star, returned to LSU for the special occasion. She was celebrated at halftime with a bouquet, a sash labeled ‘Bayou Barbie,’ and a gold crown, acknowledging her contributions and continued connection to LSU. The crowd relished the opportunity to honor Reese, who expressed gratitude for the enduring support from the fans.

“This is home for me,” said Reese. “The crowd loves me here, and I just appreciate that, and being able to see women’s basketball continue and grow. Coach Mulkey has done a great job continuing this.”

Reese’s success has transcended her college career, as she was recently named the WNBA’s 2026 Defensive Player of the Year during her first season with the Atlanta Dream. Her experiences with LSU’s coach Kim Mulkey prepared her well for the professional league, noted Reese, contrasting college’s intense practice sessions with the shorter ones in the WNBA.

Following her team’s recent playoffs, Reese attended the LSU game and plans to support her brother, Julian Reese. He holds a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans and will play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup game. This demonstrates Reese’s strong ties to Louisiana, both personally and professionally.

Coach Kim Mulkey proudly spoke of Reese’s legacy and the inspiration she brings to current players. “For them to see her walk in that locker room and they all had her shirt on, they see that they can be Angel one day,” Mulkey said.