LSU looked about as dominant as you would expect a defending champion, preseason No. 1 team to against a Division III opponent in its first exhibition of the 2023-24 season on Thursday night.
The Tigers routed East Texas Baptist, winning 99-26 as coach Kim Mulkey sets off on the quest to win career title No. 5.
LSU featured its newcomers to start the game, rolling with a starting lineup that featured transfers Hailey Van Lith and Aneesah Morrow as well as a trio of true freshmen.
It was ultimately the returning stars that made the biggest impact, however. Flau’Jae Johnson led the team with 18 points, followed closely by Angel Reese with 17. Reese also had seven rebounds.
Sa’Myah Smith had the only double-double for the Tigers, totaling 16 points and 12 boards.
LSU will be back in action for another exhibition next Thursday night against Loyola (New Orleans) before heading to Las Vegas to begin the season against Colorado on Nov. 6.
Here are the photos from Thursday night’s win exhibition.
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Hailet Van Lith drives the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Hailet Van Lith drives the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Kateri Poole (55) drives the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Kateri Poole (55) drives the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Mikaylah Williams (12) mgets the rebound as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Mikaylah Williams (12) mgets the rebound as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Hailet Van Lith takes a shot as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Hailet Van Lith takes a shot as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Hailet Van Lith passes the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Hailet Van Lith passes the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Last-Tear Poa (13) drives the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Last-Tear Poa (13) drives the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Angel Reese (10) moves the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Angel Reese (10) moves the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Mikaylah Williams (12) shoots a three as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Mikaylah Williams (12) shoots a three as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Aneesah Morrow (24) shoots the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Aneesah Morrow (24) shoots the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Hailet Van Lith takes a shot as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Hailet Van Lith takes a shot as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Angel Reese (10) shoots a free throw as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday,…
Angel Reese (10) shoots a free throw as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Mikaylah Williams (12) moves the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Mikaylah Williams (12) moves the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Hailet Van Lith drives the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Hailet Van Lith drives the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Mikaylah Williams (12) moves the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Mikaylah Williams (12) moves the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Aalyah Del Rosario (23) takes a shot as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday,…
Aalyah Del Rosario (23) takes a shot as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Head Coach Kim Mulkey as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Hailet Van Lith drives the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Hailet Van Lith drives the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
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Aneesah Morrow (24) moves the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct.…
Aneesah Morrow (24) moves the ball as LSU Womens Basketball host East Texas Baptist. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.