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5 top moments from the LSU Tigers women’s basketball season

By Charlie Hubbard

Mar 31, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; The opening tip-off between the LSU Lady Tigers and the Virginia Tech Hokies is seen in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; The opening tip-off between the LSU Lady Tigers and the Virginia Tech Hokies is seen in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 31: Alexis Morris #45 of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 31: Alexis Morris #45 of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

No. 4 – The LSU Tigers’ SEC season opener

The LSU Tigers opened their SEC schedule against No. 24 Arkansas. But, of course, the Razorbacks were LSU’s first game against a ranked opponent. The Bayou Bengals needed the contest in the worst way.

Few might recall that leading into the Arkansas game, the Tigers received criticism for playing a weak non-conference schedule. However, LSU would show they could compete against ranked teams by defeating the Razorbacks.

LSU did just that.

Arkansas waged a defensive battle, but the LSU Tigers showed how tough it is to score on them. They held the Razorbacks to nine points in the first quarter and only 25 in the first half. Neither team shot the ball well, with LSU shooting 33.8% and Arkansas shooting 27.9%.

Regardless, the game was never really close.

The LSU Tigers dominated the boards, out-rebounded the Razorbacks 62-30, and hammered the No. 24 team 69-45 in their conference opener.

The Bayou Bengals finished the regular season with a 15-1 record in the SEC. Their only conference loss was on the road to South Carolina.