No. 5 LSU dominated UT Arlington Sunday inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Grace Knox recorded her second double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds. The Tigers improved their perfect record to 13-0 with a dominant 110-45 victory.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Final Score: LSU 110, UT Arlington 45 — a crushing 65-point margin of victory
- Grace Knox Performance: 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting with 12 rebounds for her second double-double
- Supporting Stars: MiLaysia Fulwiley added 23 points, Flau’Jae Johnson scored 14, and Amiya Joyner recorded 14 points with 11 rebounds
- LSU Dominance: Tigers shot 48.8% from the floor and are now undefeated, heading toward SEC play with momentum
Grace Knox Leads Tigers to Dominant Win
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The No. 5 LSU women’s basketball team absolutely dismantled UT Arlington on Sunday afternoon. Freshman Grace Knox put on a masterclass performance to lead the Tigers to their 13th consecutive victory without a loss.
Knox’s 25 points on highly efficient 10-of-18 shooting proved unstoppable for the Mavericks defense. She grabbed 12 rebounds to record her impressive double-double, showcasing why she was the No. 7 overall recruit in the Class of 2025.
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The victory came inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center with 11,163 fans watching the Tigers cruise to an easy win.
LSU’s Balanced Attack Overwhelms UT Arlington
While Grace Knox led the scoring, LSU’s balanced attack made it impossible for UT Arlington to stay competitive. MiLaysia Fulwiley contributed 23 points with 7 rebounds and 4 blocks in just 23 energetic minutes off the bench.
Flau’Jae Johnson and Amiya Joyner each added 14 points, with Joyner also pulling down 11 rebounds for her own double-double. Jada Richard chipped in 10 points as five LSU players reached double figures in scoring.
The Tigers shot 48.8% from the floor on 40-of-82 attempts. They also dominated the boards, collecting 62 total rebounds compared to just 29 for the Mavericks.
LSU’s Defensive Masterclass and Statistical Dominance
| Stat Category | LSU | UT Arlington |
| Field Goal % | 48.8% | 23.1% |
| 3-Point % | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Total Rebounds | 62 | 29 |
| Steals | 19 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 34 |
LSU’s defense suffocated the Mavericks throughout the afternoon. The Tigers forced 34 turnovers while committing only 17, a massive difference that highlighted their control of the game.
19 steals on the day showed the Tigers’ aggressive defense and ball-hawking mentality. UT Arlington managed just 23.1% shooting from the floor, a testament to LSU’s defensive pressure and energy.
What’s Next for the Tigers After Impressive Nonconference Tune-Up?
LSU reaches the end of their nonconference schedule with this dominant victory. The Tigers improved to 13-0 on the season and are preparing for their official SEC conference opener on January 1 against Kentucky.
Sunday’s game marked LSU’s tenth time this season scoring over 100 points. The Tigers also surpassed 100 in their previous outing, showcasing an explosive offensive attack under the direction of legendary coach Kim Mulkey.
The Mavericks, coached by Laurie Koehn, fall to 6-6 on the season with the lopsided loss to the fifth-ranked Tigers.
Does LSU Have Title Contention in Sight as They Head into SEC Competition?
The No. 5 ranking reflects legitimate title aspirations for this LSU squad, and performances like Sunday’s blowout provide genuine cause for optimism. With Grace Knox emerging as a freshman star and a balanced roster that can put five players in double figures, the Tigers look scary good.
As LSU transitions from nonconference tune-ups to SEC bloodshed, the championship window is wide open. The question isn’t whether they can compete — it’s whether anyone in their path can stop them.
Watch the Game Highlights:
Sources
- ESPN – Final score and official game box score from December 21, 2025
- LSU Sports – Official recap and player statistics featuring Grace Knox’s performance
- SEC Sports – Conference news highlighting Knox and Fulwiley’s combined 48-point effort
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