Angel Reese Drops Powerful 4-Word Reaction to National College Game Attendance as LSU Survives Nail-Biting Thriller
The LSU Tigers are roaring once again. Not even Super Bowl night could keep fans away, as over 11,000 packed the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to watch Kim Mulkey’s squad extend their winning streak—and they didn’t disappoint. In a thrilling matchup against No. 19 Tennessee, the game saw ten lead changes, with Angel Reese feeding off the electric atmosphere.
From the opening tip, the game was a nail-biter, featuring five ties and no lead greater than three points in the first quarter. Neither team allowed the other to take control, keeping fans on edge. The intensity even prompted Reese, known as the “Chi-Town Barbie,” to post on X: “THE PMAC IS ROCKINNNN🔥🔥🔥🔥.”
Despite the close battle, LSU managed to create some separation late, building an eight-point lead with just two minutes remaining. Tennessee fought back, with Ruby Whitehorn’s layup and clutch free throws narrowing the gap to 76-78, but a few key fouls down the stretch secured the win for LSU.
Kailyn Gilbert led the Tigers with 23 points, while Aneesah Morrow dominated with a double-double (14 points, 14 rebounds), battling every possession against a tough Tennessee team. Mikaylah Williams also stepped up in crunch time, scoring 16 points and dishing out seven assists, including a crucial three-pointer in the fourth quarter that gave LSU momentum.
Tennessee refused to go down easily, with Whitehorn’s 21 points keeping the game competitive until the final buzzer.
Now sitting at 24-1, LSU continues to prove why they’re among the nation’s elite. With Angel Reese leading the charge on and off the court, the excitement around LSU women’s basketball is only growing. The only question remains: Is it too late to jump on the bandwagon?
Despite Angel Reese’s undeniable impact, LSU continues to hold its own
Angel Reese has undeniably been a cornerstone of LSU’s success over the past two years. Following Caitlin Clark’s jersey retirement earlier this month, some have even suggested that the Chi-Town Barbie deserves the same honor. ESPN analyst Mechelle Voepel went as far as saying Reese’s jersey “should be the third” retired in LSU women’s basketball history.
Her impact is undeniable—Reese led LSU to its first-ever women’s basketball national championship, earning Most Outstanding Player honors with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the title game. She also played a major role in driving ticket demand up by 223% after the championship run. Yet, despite her departure, the Tigers remain a dominant force, currently ranked No. 6 nationally and holding the top spot in the SEC, ahead of South Carolina—the only team to hand them a loss this season.
“We’re playing to win,” head coach Kim Mulkey emphasized. “I’m not worried about 10 games down the road. We’re in a dogfight out there.”
LSU is now locked in a battle for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, competing with five other top contenders: UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame, Texas, and USC. Up next is a tough test against No. 4 Texas, who are riding an eight-game winning streak and have an 80.6% win probability. This showdown could be exactly the challenge the Tigers need to prove they belong at the top.