The LSU Tigers women’s basketball team won its ninth straight game with a 70-56 win against Clemson. LSU is now 10-1 the season, already surpassing their win total from nine last year.
Khayla Pointer led the Tigers with 20 points and eight assists; Faustine Aifuwa had another double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Alexis Morris pitched in with 12 points and five assists.
LSU shot 41% for the game, which is below their average of 47% for the season; they also struggled from the three-point and free throw lines. The Tigers shot 16% from beyond the arc and 57% from the charity stripe.
LSU won this game on the defensive end by holding Clemson to 38% shooting from the field. They also forced 21 turnovers which led to 24 points. The Tigers also benefited from 19 second-chance points.
“We didn’t shoot it particularly well, but that happens,” Coach Mulkey said. “That’s why you’ve got to commit to defense. That’s why you’ve got to commit to rebounding. We knew they would rebound and leap and jump out of the gym.
Kiara Lewis led Clemson in scoring with 13 points, but she only shot 5-of-12 from the field. Delicia Washington pitched in with 12 points on 5-14 shooting. The Tigers did a good job making Lewis and Washington work on the offensive end.
Up next for LSU will be Texas Tech on Tuesday 2:30 PM CT.