NORMAN, Okla. (Interstat) — Flau’Jae Johnson scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead LSU to a 91-72 women’s basketball victory over Oklahoma on Sunday at Lloyd Noble Center. The Tigers, who improved to 16-2, used a 29-for-33 performance from the free-throw line to pull away from the Sooners. Jada Richard added 21 points for LSU. Oklahoma, which fell to 14-4, was led by Payton Verhulst’s 21 points but shot just 26 of 71 from the floor. The Sooners committed 18 turnovers, leading to a decisive 19-point margin for the visiting Tigers.

NORMAN, Okla. (Interstat) — In a showcase of Southeastern Conference power, the LSU women’s basketball team delivered a commanding road performance, defeating Oklahoma 91-72 on Sunday at Lloyd Noble Center. The Tigers, improving to 16-2 overall, used a dominant second half to pull away from the Sooners, who fell to 14-4. The game’s most critical sequence came late in the third quarter, turning a competitive contest into a decisive LSU advantage. Leading 50-45, LSU’s Flau’Jae Johnson sparked a game-breaking run. After a Grace Knox block on Aaliyah Chavez, Johnson secured an offensive rebound and converted a putback. On the ensuing possession, Johnson stole the ball from Oklahoma’s Zya Vann, leading to a Jada Richard pull-up jumper. Another Sooners turnover, this time by Chavez, was capitalized on by a Knox layup off a Richard assist. The 6-0 spurt in just over a minute pushed LSU’s lead to 56-45 and Oklahoma never recovered, as the Tigers’ lead ballooned to 19 points by the end of the third quarter. Johnson, a guard from Savannah, Georgia, was the catalyst for LSU, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 34 minutes. She was complemented by guard Jada Richard of Opelousas, Louisiana, who added 21 points and five rebounds. Forward Grace Knox of Las Vegas provided a crucial 13 points off the bench. Oklahoma was led by guard Payton Verhulst of De Soto, Kansas, who scored 21 points. Forward Sahara Williams of Waterloo, Iowa, posted 12 points, six rebounds and six assists, while center Raegan Beers of Littleton, Colorado, recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Sooners started strong, hitting four of their first six three-point attempts to build an early 16-9 lead. However, LSU’s defense tightened, and the Tigers closed the first quarter on a 13-0 run, capped by back-to-back three-pointers from Johnson, to take a 22-16 lead they would not relinquish. Statistically, LSU’s efficiency proved decisive. The Tigers shot 29 of 33 from the free-throw line, an 87.9% clip, while Oklahoma managed just 8 of 12. Though the Sooners made 12 three-pointers to LSU’s four, the Tigers dominated inside, outscoring Oklahoma 34-26 in the paint and holding a 44-38 rebounding edge. LSU also forced 18 Oklahoma turnovers, converting them into 21 points. The Tigers’ offensive rating of 105.0 on 87 possessions far outpaced the Sooners’ 84.0 on 86 trips, underscoring LSU’s more effective execution. LSU next travels to face Texas A&M on Thursday. Oklahoma will host South Carolina, also on Thursday.

Top-10 Clash Set as LSU Visits Oklahoma NORMAN, Okla. (Interstat) — A marquee nonconference matchup between two of the nation’s top teams will highlight the women’s college basketball slate Sunday when the LSU Tigers face the Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center. The game, organized by the Southeastern Conference, features teams with nearly identical sterling records. LSU (15-2) arrives after a hard-fought 70-65 home win over Texas last Sunday. Oklahoma (14-3) looks to rebound from a 63-57 road loss at Kentucky the same day. The contest pits two potent offenses. LSU, led by standout guard Mikaylah Williams, averages over 88 points per game. Williams is coming off a 20-point, 7-rebound performance against Texas and has scored 20 or more in three of her last five outings. She will be the focal point of an LSU attack that also features forwards Amiya Joyner and ZaKiyah Johnson, who combined for 16 points and 14 rebounds in the win over the Longhorns. Oklahoma counters with its own high-scoring arsenal, averaging nearly 87 points. The Sooners are led by guard Payton Verhulst, who logged 40 minutes and scored 13 points in the loss to Kentucky. She is supported by a strong interior presence in forward Raegan Beers and dynamic guard Aaliyah Chavez, who had 18 points against the Wildcats. Both teams have shown vulnerability in early January conference play. LSU dropped two close games to Vanderbilt and Kentucky to start the month before righting the ship. Oklahoma has lost two of its last three, falling to Kentucky and Mississippi after opening SEC play with two dominant wins. This matchup serves as a critical resume-building opportunity for both programs before they return to their respective conference grinds. For LSU, it is a chance to secure a premier road win. For Oklahoma, it is an opportunity to defend its home court and notch a signature victory over a ranked opponent. The Tigers’ upcoming schedule includes a trip to Texas A&M next Thursday. The Sooners face an immediate test next Thursday, hosting top-ranked South Carolina. Tip-off is set for Sunday afternoon.