While 31 former and current LSU athletes are in Paris competing in the Olympics, Tigers women’s basketball star [autotag]Mikaylah Williams[/autotag] is representing the United States elsewhere.
On Sunday, Williams helped lead Team USA to a victory in the Nations League Americas, scoring eight points in the first game of the day and helping her team beat Puerto Rico 21-19 in the final match.
With the win in the Nations League Americas, the United States clinches a spot in the World Cup, which will take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from Sept. 11-15. Williams is looking to win yet another gold medal after winning one with the U18 team in each of the last three World Cups.
Champions at the FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League Mexico City 🏆 @mkwill12_ pic.twitter.com/lkmNaOLNX1
— LSU Women's Basketball (@LSUwbkb) July 28, 2024
Williams is expected to have a huge sophomore season for LSU this winter after she was named the SEC Freshman of the Year this past campaign while averaging 14.5 points.
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