LSU Women’s Basketball vs. Auburn: SEC Showdown Start Time and TV Channel
The LSU women’s basketball team, currently ranked fifth, is set to face the Auburn Tigers on Sunday. The game will take place at Neville Arena at 1 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the matchup on the SEC Network, featuring play-by-play commentary from Tiffany Greene and analysis by Carolyn Peck. Additionally, the LSU Sports Radio Network will broadcast the game, with Patrick Wright and Shaeeta Williams providing coverage.
Series History: LSU vs. Auburn
This game marks the 64th encounter between LSU and Auburn, dating back to their first meeting in 1980, where Auburn claimed a 70-64 victory. In the overall series, Auburn currently leads with 35 wins compared to LSU’s 28. Historically, Auburn dominated early on, winning 24 of the first 28 matchups. However, LSU has improved significantly, winning 24 out of the last 35 meetings, including six of the last seven. LSU’s only recent defeat to Auburn occurred on January 14, 2024.
Matchup Dynamics
- Auburn holds a 17-10 advantage in home games.
- Under head coach Kim Mulkey, LSU has a record of 5-1 against Auburn.
Key Player: Flau’jae Johnson
Senior guard Flau’jae Johnson continues to shine, recently surpassing 1,900 career points. She now ranks among elite LSU scorers, joining legends such as Sylvia Fowles and Seimone Augustus. Johnson needs just 100 more points to reach the prestigious 2,000 milestone and currently ranks 12th among active Division 1 players in scoring.
Statistics and Performance
Through 24 games this season, LSU has averaged an impressive 97.4 points per game. This scoring rate leads the nation and is on track to break the NCAA record for scoring average, previously set by Providence in 1991. LSU has scored a total of 2,338 points this season, aiming to surpass the SEC record also held by Georgia from 1986.
Recent Game Insights
In their last game, LSU faced a tough challenge against the fourth-ranked Texas team. Although junior guard Mikaylah Williams led LSU with 20 points, the Tigers fell to the Longhorns, losing 77-64. Williams showcased her prowess with a shooting performance of 7-of-11 from the field, including three three-pointers.
Upcoming Schedule
LSU’s final six games in SEC play will feature a mix of challenges, including three away games against Auburn, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State. They will also host South Carolina, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Leading the Nation
Among their achievements, LSU leads the nation in several statistical categories:
- Bench points per game: 41.1
- Rebound margin: 18.7
- Scoring offense: 97.4
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