Mikaylah Williams scores 21 and Hailey Van Lith adds 20 as No. 10 LSU beats Arkansas 99-68…

In a noteworthy basketball match, Mikaylah Williams scored 21 points, while Hailey Van Lith added 20, leading No. 10 LSU to a dominant 99-68 victory over Arkansas on Sunday. The Tigers showcased a balanced performance, with all five starters reaching double digits, including Angel Reese with 16 points and 17 rebounds, Aneesah Morrow contributing 14, and Flau’jae Johnson scoring 13. LSU’s comprehensive win, following a 16-game win streak interruption, showcased their determination to rebound, as Williams, a freshman, emphasized their focus after a previous loss to Auburn.

The Tigers, buoyed by a spirited home crowd of 12,873, secured an 18-0 lead within the first 5 ½ minutes, demonstrating superiority in various stat categories, notably a 60-33 advantage in rebounding. Despite a brief resurgence by Arkansas in the second quarter, LSU’s momentum persisted, with a 55-28 lead at halftime. Coach Kim Mulkey commended her team’s confident and active play, describing the game as entertaining.

Despite Arkansas’ efforts to rally in the third quarter, LSU maintained control, closing with a 80-50 lead. The Tigers comfortably emptied their bench in the final period. Looking ahead, LSU carries a 33-game regular-season homecourt winning streak into their upcoming game against No. 1 South Carolina. On the other hand, Arkansas faced defensive challenges, allowing the most points since January 2021.