Kim Mulkey, Flau’jae Johnson and the No. 3 LSU women’s basketball team are playing Aziaha James and No. 2 NC State in the Sweet 16 of March Madness right now with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line.
Mulkey and LSU are looking to get back to the Elite Eight for the third consecutive season. NC State head coach Wes Moore is aiming to get the Wolfpack to the Elite Eight for the third time in four seasons and the fourth time in program history.
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LSU vs NC State score at halftime
Freshman guard Zamareya Jones turned it up for NC State in the second quarter, draining 11 points to help the Wolfpack take a 40-36 lead into halftime.
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Zamareya Jones points tonight
Freshman guard Zamareya Jones came off the bench for NC State and drained three straight 3s, giving the Wolfpack a much-needed jolt.
“I’m built for this,” Jones said going into halftime. “I’m a dog. So when a dog’s name is called, a dog comes out. I’m just ready to play.”
How old is LSU women’s basketball coach?
Kim Mulkey is 62 years old. She has been head coach at LSU since 2021.
Aneesah Morrow stats
In the first half, LSU’s Aneesah Morrow scored 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting, including 2-of-3 from 3, to go along with 7 boards, 3 steals and 2 blocks. On the season, she averages 18.5 points and 13.5 boards per game.
Flau’jae Johnson stats tonight
LSU star Flau’jae Johnson went scoreless in the first half, going 0-of-5 from the floor, but she did record 3 boards and 3 assists.
Aziaha James stats
Through the first half, NC State star Aziaha James scored 10 points on 2-of-7 shooting and went 5-of-6 from the free throw line.
Kim Mulkey on LSU’s play so far
LSU women’s basketball coach said the Tigers are playing with “a lot of confidence” against NC State.
LSU women’s basketball results vs. NC State after 1Q
LSU held a 23-15 lead after the first quarter.
Aneesah Morrow led the Tigers in the frame with 9 points, including two 3s. Sa’Myah Smith recorded 8 points, and Mikaylah Williams added 6. Flau’jae Johnson was scoreless in the first, but grabbed 2 boards and dished out 2 assists.
For NC State, Aziaha James scored 7 points, Madison Hayes recorded 6 points, and Saniya Rivers chipped in 2.
Kim Mulkey outfit today
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey brought the heat with her Sweet 16 outfit for today’s game.
Who is NC State women’s basketball coach?
Wes Moore has been head coach for the NC State women’s basketball team since 2013. He is aiming to get the Wolfpack to the Elite Eight for the second straight year after a Final Four run last season.
What time does LSU women’s basketball play today?
The Tigers and Wolfpack are playing right now.
What channel is LSU women’s basketball on tonight?
ESPN is airing the Sweet 16 contest. Watch on Fubo with a free trial.
LSU vs. NC State women’s basketball predictions
- Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: NC State
- Cora Hall, Knoxville News-Sentinel: NC State
- Meghan L. Hall, For The Win: NC State
- Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: NC State
- Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: LSU
- Cory Diaz, Lafayette Advertiser: LSU
- Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times: LSU
- Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic: NC State
LSU women’s basketball roster
The LSU women’s basketball team is led by two stars in Flau’jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow. Johnson averages 18.8 points per game to Morrow’s 18.5 points per game. But don’t sleep on Mikaylah Williams, who dropped 28 points in the Tigers’ second-round win over Florida State. Here’s the full LSU roster.
LSU women’s basketball makes an entrance
Women’s basketball predictions for Sweet 16 games
Here are women’s Sweet 16 picks and predictions from reporters across the USA TODAY Sports Network.
NCAA women’s basketball schedule today
Eight teams are in action today. Here’s the full schedule.
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