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LSU wins their ninth straight game with defense

LSU women’s basketball now has more wins than 2020-21 after knocking off Clemson.

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.

Sam Brunelle Named to 2021 Naismith Trophy Watch List

Sam Brunelle has had quite the 2020-21 season, and Notre Dame doesn’t even tip off until Dec. 13 against Georgia Tech.

Sam Brunelle has had quite the 2020-21 season, and Notre Dame doesn’t even tip off until Dec. 13 against Georgia Tech. Already, the sophomore is a Preseason All-ACC member and a member of the Katrina McClain Award Watch List for the best power forward in women’s basketball. Now, she’s one of 50 players to be named to the 2021 Women’s Naismith Trophy Watch List. Ruth Riley became the first and only Irish player to win the award in 2001.

In early February, the list will be cut down to 30 as part of a midseason list. However, that may include players not on the preseason list. Ten semifinalists will be named in early March. Eventually, there will be four finalists with the winner being named during the Final Four.

Brunelle, one of nine sophomores to be named to the list, is joining four other ACC players who will be competing for women’s basketball’s top individual honor. They are Kiara Lewis and Tiana Mangakahia of Syracuse, Elissa Cunane of NC State and Dana Evans of Louisville.