Texas Longhorns vs. LSU Tigers Box Score: March 8, 2025 “The Athletic”
On March 8, 2025, the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team secured a 56-49 victory over the LSU Tigers in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Tournament semifinals, held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
Team Performance:
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Texas Longhorns: The Longhorns shot 31.6% from the field (18-of-57), including 20.0% from three-point range (3-of-15), and an impressive 85.0% from the free-throw line (17-of-20). They dominated the boards with a total of 38 rebounds, 13 of which were offensive, leading to crucial second-chance points.
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LSU Tigers: The Tigers struggled offensively, shooting 33.9% from the field (19-of-56), 25.0% from beyond the arc (2-of-8), and 52.9% from the free-throw line (9-of-17). They recorded 32 total rebounds, with nine on the offensive end. Turnovers were a significant issue, with LSU committing 14 compared to Texas’s 17.
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Key Players:
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Texas Longhorns:
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Madison Booker (F): Delivered a standout performance with 25 points on 10-of-19 shooting, including 3-of-6 from three-point range, along with six rebounds and one steal.
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Rori Harmon (G): Contributed 10 points, shooting 3-of-8 from the field and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, while adding three rebounds and one steal.
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Taylor Jones (F): Added nine points and seven rebounds, shooting 2-of-8 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line.
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LSU Tigers:
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Mikaylah Williams (G): Led the Tigers with 11 points on 5-of-13 shooting, contributing five rebounds and four assists.
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Aneesah Morrow (F): Scored 10 points on 5-of-11 shooting before exiting early in the second half due to injury and did not return.
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Mjracle Sheppard (G): Added eight points and six rebounds, shooting 3-of-7 from the field.
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Game Summary:
The game commenced with a defensive battle, as both teams struggled to find offensive rhythm. Texas held a narrow 13-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Longhorns extended their advantage, outscoring LSU 16-12 to take a 29-23 lead into halftime. The third quarter saw both teams scoring 11 points each, maintaining Texas’s six-point lead. In the final quarter, Texas edged LSU 16-15, sealing the 56-49 victory.
Notable Statistics:
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Texas committed 20 personal fouls, while LSU had 26.
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The Longhorns secured 13 offensive rebounds compared to LSU’s seven, highlighting their dominance in second-chance opportunities.
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Turnovers were relatively even, with Texas committing 17 and LSU 14.
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Implications:
With this win, Texas advanced to the SEC Tournament finals, set to face the top-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks. LSU, now holding a 28-5 record, awaits Selection Sunday, where they are anticipated to receive an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament.
This victory underscores Texas’s defensive prowess and resilience, positioning them as strong contenders in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
