The LSU women’s basketball team is off to an electrifying start.
LSU Women’s Offense Is Rewriting the Record Book
Ranked No. 5 in the nation, the Tigers are 8-0 and burning through opponents with one of the most explosive offensive stretches in program history. They head into Thursday night’s matchup at Cameron Indoor Stadium against Duke riding a streak that has the entire sport taking notice.
A Scoring Run Unlike Anything in College Basketball
LSU has scored at least 100 points in each of its first eight games of the season, a staggering level of consistency that no one else in the country has matched. Even more absurd, the Tigers have topped 112 points in three straight contests. Their depth, pace, and shot creation have created a perfect storm that overwhelms teams long before the fourth quarter.
Keeping that streak alive at Duke will be their toughest test yet. The Blue Devils are only 3-5, but they are a step up from the slate LSU has seen so far. Duke has already faced South Carolina, UCLA and Baylor, meaning they have been tested by elite competition in a way LSU has not.
Taking a Closer Look at LSU’s Early Schedule
While LSU has dominated, the strength of schedule has left fans wondering what this team will look like when the competition stiffens. Here are the teams LSU has defeated during this offensive outburst:
- Houston Christian
- Southeastern Louisiana
- Georgia Southern
- Charlotte
- Tulane
- Alcorn State
- Marist
- Washington State
Washington State is the only high-major opponent, making Duke a meaningful measuring stick for a team that has cruised through the opening month.
December Still Looks Manageable
Even after the trip to Durham, LSU’s path remains relatively smooth. They close out the month with games against New Orleans, Louisiana Tech, Morgan State, UT Arlington and Alabama State. Conference play finally arrives on New Year’s Day when they host Kentucky.
Until then, the Tigers will continue building momentum and sharpening rotations, even if the toughest games remain down the road.
Depth, Balance and a Scoring Machine at Every Spot
The biggest reason LSU’s offense has soared is its balance. Seven players reached double figures in the win over Washington State, and that kind of depth has kept opposing defenses guessing.
Flau’jae Johnson has emerged as the steady leader with 17 points per game and eight straight outings in double digits. MiLaysia Fulwiley sits right behind her at 16.1 per game, and Zakiyah Johnson adds another 13.5. Every rotation player can score, and every lineup Mulkey deploys has multiple threats.
A Spotlight Game With Eyes Across the Country
With the SEC and ACC squaring off across multiple matchups Thursday, the LSU Duke showdown stands out as the most intriguing storyline of the night. South Carolina battles Louisville, North Carolina meets Texas, and Notre Dame faces Ole Miss, yet LSU’s pursuit of history gives its trip to Durham an extra layer of anticipation.
The Tigers have been nearly perfect on offense for a month straight. Now they get a chance to prove that their scoring fireworks can travel and carry weight against a battle-tested opponent. All eyes will once again fall on Kim Mulkey’s high-powered attack as LSU tries to stretch one of the wildest scoring streaks the sport has seen.