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MTSU women's basketball vs. LSU score, highlights: Angel Reese, Tigers win 2024 March Madness game

Cecil Joyce and Nick Gray, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal
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MTSU women's basketball led at halftime, but LSU showed why its the defending national champions in a 83-56 win in the second round of March Madness in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday in Baton Rouge.

MTSU (30-4) is coming off a 71-69 win Friday over sixth-seeded Louisville, a game in which it came from 18 points down to complete the third-biggest comeback in Women's NCAA Tournament history.

No. 3 seed LSU (29-5) held off a late Rice comeback in a 70-60 win Friday.

The winner will advance to the Sweet 16. MTSU has never advanced to the third round. LSU won their first national championship last season. Coach Kim Mulkey has won four national titles in her career, including three at Baylor.

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FINAL: MTSU's season ends with 83-56 loss at LSU

It'll be a tough loss to take, even more so knowing that MTSU led by 9 early in the third quarter.

But LSU flexed its muscles in the second half today. MTSU's season ends at 30-5.

LSU 71, MTSU 51 with 6:05 left | LSU on a prolonged run

MTSU has looked shell-shocked for the last quarter and a half. Rick Insell finally calls timeout after a MTSU made basket, with the Blue Raiders now down 20.

LSU has shot 23 free throws in the half. Ta'Mia Scott fouled out early in the fourth quarter.

End of the third quarter: LSU 59, MTSU 49

LSU finishes the quarter on a 27-8 run, feeding off MTSU turnovers (seven in the quarter) and the offensive glass. Flau'jae Johnson and Angel Reese had nine and eight points in the quarter, respectively. Johnson has 19 points, while Reese has 14 points and 10 rebounds.

MTSU never called a timeout during the prolonged stretch where LSU took control. Curious decision by Rick Insell. Another curious decision: Anastasiia Boldyreva picked up her fourth foul with less than three minutes left in the quarter, remained in the game and fouled out in the final minute. The Blue Raiders will miss her presence in the frontcourt in the final quarter.

MTSU will need a double-digit comeback once more.

HALFTIME: MTSU 36, LSU 32

MTSU leads by 4 at halftime after winning the second quarter 21-12. Ta'Mia Scott has 13 points to lead MTSU.

Six MTSU players have two fouls or more. Jalynn Gregory has three fouls and may have to sit to start the second half.

LSU's Angel Reese has 6 points on 3-of-10 shooting along with six rebounds.

MTSU 29, LSU 26 with 3:20 left in the second quarter | MTSU on a 14-2 run to take the lead

MTSU is on a 14-2 run to take the lead, getting stops and rebounding well against LSU's frontcourt.

Savannah Wheeler is up to 10 points, five rebounds and four assists. The vibes inside the building are not great for the hosts right now. LSU's bench has been frustrated all quarter.

End of the first quarter: LSU 20, MTSU 15

Jalynn Gregory knocks down a 3-pointer in the final seconds of the first quarter to cut the LSU lead to 5.

Savannah Wheeler is 3-of-8 but 0-of-4 from 3, most of those coming late in the shot clock with little option.

MTSU is playing composed and have limited Angel Reese to two points on 1-of-4 shooting, but the Blue Raiders have helped off the perimeter to make things difficult for Reese, opening up space on the 3-point line.

LSU 10, MTSU 7 with 4:36 left in the first quarter | MTSU starts steady

Ta'Mia Scott hit an early 3-pointer to briefly give MTSU the lead, but LSU is on a 6-0 run. LSU's defensive intensity is a bit higher than the Rice game on Friday.

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MTSU women's basketball vs. LSU start time, TV info, location

  • Start time: 2 p.m. ET

  • TV info: ABC

  • Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

MTSU women's basketball vs. LSU preview

MTSU: The Lady Raiders are on a 20-game winning streak, including sweeping through Conference USA's regular season and tournament. Fifth-year guard Savannah Wheeler, who has scored more than 2,000 points in her career, leads the team at 17.4 points per game.

LSU: All five Tiger starters average in double figures, led by All-American forward Angel Reese (18.7 points, 13.3 rebounds); guard Aneesah Morrow (16.4 points, 9.9 rebounds); guard Mikaylah Williams (14.4 points); guard Flau'jae Johnson (14.2 points); and guard Hailey Van Lith (12.1 points, 3.3 assists).

MTSU women's basketball vs. LSU prediction, March Madness game picks

LSU 80, MTSU 64: Coming off the first-round high, MTSU has a chance to stay in this game with a hot start, but LSU isn't one of the top-ranked teams in the nation for nothing. Playing at home will give the Tigers an added edge. If MTSU starts slow like it did against Louisville, it will be a very long day.

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