The 4th ranked LSU Lady Tiger's 85-57 win against fourth in-state rival Louisiana in the crowded Pete Maravich Assembly Center was quick to give the coaching staff reasons for concern. Without a doubt, the Tigers' power-packed roster gave an All-In effort, from vital cog Aneesah Morrow recording her 10th double-double of the season to the star of the show, Jersey Wolfenbarger, who scored 18 points and 15 rebounds in her first LSU start. Despite the wire to wire victory, assistant coach Bob Starkey pointed out inconsistencies and untouched team potential from Sunday's game in the absence of head coach Kim Mulkey.
Tigers' starters capitalized on defensive opportunities, Mikaylah Williams added 12 points on 5-of-11 shootings while Flau'Jae Johnson tallied 11 points. Transfer forward Wolfenbarger delivered career highs, anchoring the Tigers' offense and defense throughout the game taking twelve of the first 22 points! Four perfect free throws were courtesy of Kailyn Gilbert, who hit 5-of-9 shooting taking 14 points. Finally, Senior Aneesah Morrow's 5 steals made key game highlights. The team lacked a symphony which their coaches yearned to bring together in the Post Game Press Conference.
In the first half alone this Sunday afternoon, 80% of turnovers reflected the slopiness with ball control giving Rajin' Cajuns moments of opportunities. Starkey acknowledged the Tiger's uneven offensive stretches calling it a "void in leadership," in an X video posted by LSU Tiger TV.
The LSU Women’s Basketball team defeated the Ragin’ Cajuns 85-57 in the PMAC Sunday.
— LSU Tiger TV (@lsutigertv) December 16, 2024
The Lady Tigers struggled offensively with 17 turnovers in the first half.
This is what Assistant Coach Bob Starkey has to say about the team’s leadership. pic.twitter.com/udM8VdwyR5
LSU has quite a bit of pending refining to be done on their individual strengths put together. With merely three games left to prepare as the Tigers head to SEC competition, can the turnover woes be tackled by the best players put together by Kim Mulkey?