Follow LSU vs. Florida State women’s basketball live updates, score, highlights and analysis from their second-round matchup in March Madness.
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Kim Mulkey, Flau’jae Johnson and the No. 3 LSU women’s basketball team host Ta’Niya Latson and No. 6 Florida State in the second round of Women’s March Madness tonight with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line.
The matchup is poised to be a scoring showdown: The Seminoles are the second-ranked offense (87.5 points per game) and the Tigers are ranked sixth (85.0). Latson is the nation’s leading scorer (25 points per game), and Johnson is ranked 32nd (19 ppg).
Mulkey and LSU are looking to get back to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive season while FSU head coach Brooke Wyckoff is aiming for her second NCAA Tournament win and to return the Seminoles to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2017.
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LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson is averaging 19.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 31.9 minutes per game. The 5-foot-9 junior is shooting 46.9% from the floor and 38.3% from 3.
The LSU women’s basketball team has the sixth-ranked offense (85.0). The Tigers shoot 45.71% from the floor, good for 32nd in the country, and 34.28% from 3, 55th in the country.
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LSU coach Kim Mulkey acknowledged the challenge of containing the nation’s leading scorer Ta’Niya Latson in Monday night’s game.
“She’s such a tremendous player,” Mulkey said of Latson, who poured in 28 points in the first round and averages 25.0 a game. “She is going to get her points. What you have to do is try your best to contain her where she doesn’t hit 50 on you.”
The Tigers plan on containing Latson through a collective effort.
“She requires five LSU players to guard her,” LSU guard Mikaylah Williams said. “All five will need to be ready to help and take those charges and be ready when the ball kicks out.” — Kyle Tatelbaum, Special to USA TODAY
Cory Diaz, Lafayette Daily Advertiser: High octane matchup between two prolific offenses in LSU and FSU. Latson will get her points but the Tigers will do enough of slowing down her teammates that the Seminoles can’t quite catch up. LSU moves on to the Sweet 16. LSU 94, Florida State 89.
Flau’jae Johnson, Ta’Niya Latson ready to face off again
LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson and Florida State‘s Ta’Niya Latson will face off for the first time since high school in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday.
The last time the two met was in 2022 when Latson’s American Heritage School beat Johnson’s Sprayberry High School 77-63. Latson outscored Johnson 38-33 in the game.
“Me and Flau’jae go way back,” Latson said. “We used to train together a little bit, too. She’s stronger now. She’s bigger now. She can shoot the ball. She’s always great to play against.” — Tatum Esparza, Special to USA TODAY
LSU vs. FSU women’s basketball odds
- Spread: LSU (-11.5)
- Moneyline Favorite: LSU (-700)
- Moneyline Underdog: Florida State (+500)
- Total: 170.5
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