Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Women’s college basketball: Mikaylah Williams scores 19, Chloe Larry sees first action as LSU routs SLU in season opener

by Russell Hedges
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Mikaylah Williams scored 19 points and Chloe Larry saw her first action at LSU as the Tigers opened the season with a 129–35 victory over Southeastern Louisiana Monday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Williams and Larry were teammates for three years at Parkway. The led the program to unprecedented success including the 2023 Division I state championship.

Williams is entering her senior season. She has been a first-team All-SEC selection multiple times. Larry transferred from Tennessee Tech. 

LSU enters the season ranked No. 8 in the Coaches Poll and No. 9 in the AP Top 25.

Williams played just over 25 minutes. She was 6-of-10 from the field, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range.She also had five rebounds and six assists.

Larry played almost 15 minutes off the bench. She had five rebounds, four assists and two points. 

Za’Kiyah Johnson led LSU with 33 points. MiLaysia Fulwiley had 20 and Grace Knox 14.

The 94-point margin was the most in program history, surpassing 89-point victories over McNeese in 2003 and Southeastern in 2025.

LSU returns to action Thursday against Texas Southern  at 7 p.m. in Baton Rouge.

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