NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — In a display of overwhelming offensive firepower and defensive tenacity, the LSU women’s basketball team remained undefeated Monday night, cruising to a decisive 101-71 victory over in-state foe Tulane at Devlin Fieldhouse.

The fifth-ranked Tigers, playing their first road game of the season, improved to 5-0, while the Green Wave moved to 2-2.

LSU left no doubt about the outcome from the opening tip, unleashing a stunning 33-point first quarter while holding Tulane to just 10 points. The Tigers’ suffocating defense forced a flurry of early turnovers, which they converted into easy transition baskets, building a 23-point lead after just ten minutes of play. The explosive start set the tone for the remainder of the contest, as the Green Wave never managed to cut the deficit to single digits.

Flau’jae Johnson and MiLaysia Fulwiley spearheaded the Tigers’ balanced attack. Johnson, a guard from Savannah, Georgia, led all scorers with 22 points, adding three assists. Fulwiley, from Columbia, South Carolina, was a dynamo on both ends of the floor, contributing 20 points, a game-high six assists, three steals and three blocks in just 25 minutes of action.

They were complemented by a deep and talented roster. Mikaylah Williams scored 16 points, ZaKiyah Johnson added 14 and Amiya Joyner chipped in 12 points off the bench. The Tigers’ offensive efficiency was stark, as they shot 55 percent from the field compared to Tulane’s 35 percent. LSU also dominated inside, outscoring the Green Wave 52-36 in the paint.

Tulane found its footing somewhat in the second quarter, outscoring LSU 24-25, but could not sustain the momentum after halftime. Mecailin Marshall led the Green Wave with 20 points, but the team struggled to find consistent offense against LSU’s length and pressure. Tulane was hampered by 20 turnovers, which the Tigers converted into 31 points.

Defensively, LSU was relentless, accumulating 14 steals and nine blocks as a team. The Tigers’ defensive pressure consistently disrupted Tulane’s offensive sets, leading to difficult shots and mistakes.

The game was played before a crowd of 3,621 at Tulane’s on-campus arena. LSU now returns home to face Alcorn State on Thursday. Tulane travels to face North Dakota State on Friday.