BATON ROUGE, La. (Interstat) — In a dominant season-opening display, the LSU women’s basketball team overwhelmed Houston Christian 108-55 on Tuesday night at a raucous Maravich Assembly Center.

From the opening tip, the Tigers’ suffocating defense and explosive offense set the tone, leaving the visiting Huskies with no answers. LSU’s relentless pressure forced Houston Christian into 33 turnovers, which the Tigers converted into a staggering 46 points. The home team also controlled the glass, outrebounding the Huskies 20-5 on the offensive end, leading to numerous second-chance opportunities.

The game was effectively decided in the first half. LSU raced out to a 26-13 lead after the first quarter and extended its advantage to 53-27 by halftime. The onslaught continued after the break, with the Tigers pouring in 34 points in the third quarter to put the game completely out of reach.

MiLaysia Fulwiley led a balanced and potent LSU attack, scoring a game-high 21 points in just 20 minutes of action. She also added four rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Mikaylah Williams orchestrated the offense with 14 points and a game-high seven assists, while Flau’Jae Johnson filled the stat sheet with 12 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block.

Freshman ZaKiyah Johnson made an immediate impact, recording a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Grace Knox and Kailyn Gilbert also reached double figures, scoring 10 and nine points, respectively, off the bench.

For Houston Christian, Grace Booth provided a bright spot in the losing effort, scoring 17 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Kamryn McLaurin added 10 points for the Huskies, who struggled offensively, shooting just 38 percent from the floor and committing more than twice as many turnovers as assists.

LSU’s offensive efficiency was starkly contrasted with Houston Christian’s struggles. The Tigers scored 125.7 points per 100 possessions while the Huskies managed only 65.0. LSU also dominated inside, outscoring Houston Christian 56-18 in the paint.

The victory, played before an announced crowd of 9,431, moves LSU to 1-0 to start the season. The Tigers are scheduled to host Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday. Houston Christian begins its season 0-1 and will travel to face Tarleton State on Sunday.