BATON ROUGE, La. (Interstat) — The LSU women’s basketball team showcased its depth and overwhelming firepower in a dominant 89-60 victory over Florida on Monday night at a packed Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers, improving to 18-2 overall, used a decisive third-quarter surge to turn a competitive first half into a lopsided Southeastern Conference affair before an announced crowd of 9,793.

The game’s most critical sequence came early in the third quarter, transforming what had been a manageable 36-29 halftime deficit for Florida into a chasm. LSU, leading 44-36, unleashed a 19-5 run over a five-minute span that effectively sealed the outcome. The burst was fueled by a combination of stifling defense and efficient offense. Jada Richard, who led all scorers with 20 points, ignited the run with a 3-pointer. Mikaylah Williams, who finished with 12 points, followed with a jumper off a turnover. After a Florida score, Richard struck again from deep, and Amiya Joyner, who posted 14 points and four assists, added a layup. By the time MiLaysia Fulwiley, who contributed 15 points, three assists and three blocks, capped the run with a transition layup, the Tigers had built a 63-41 lead with 2:41 left in the period. Florida never recovered.

The Gators (13-9) had shown resilience in the first half, trailing just 22-19 after a back-and-forth opening quarter and staying within single digits at the break. Liv McGill led Florida with 14 points and four assists, while Jade Weathersby added 11 points. However, Florida’s offensive struggles proved insurmountable against LSU’s relentless pressure and superior rebounding. The Gators shot just 36.8% from the field and committed 16 turnovers. More telling was the rebounding disparity, where LSU’s 18 offensive rebounds led to a 22-4 advantage in second-chance points, a statistic that underscored the Tigers’ physical dominance.

LSU’s offensive balance was on full display. Beyond Richard’s scoring punch, Fulwiley provided a dynamic spark off the bench, and Joyner anchored the interior. The Tigers shot 48.4% from the field and capitalized on their trips to the free-throw line, making 22 of 29 attempts. Defensively, LSU’s five blocks and five steals disrupted Florida’s rhythm, particularly in the game-altering third quarter where the Gators were outscored 27-16.

The victory extended LSU’s strong start to SEC play, while Florida’s road woes continued. The Gators have now lost four of their last five conference games away from home. Florida’s defense, which entered the contest allowing an average of 66.5 points in SEC play, had no answer for LSU’s multifaceted attack, which posted an offensive rating of 119.0 points per 100 possessions.

LSU, which entered the game as a heavy favorite, covered the pregame spread with its commanding second-half performance. The Tigers will look to maintain their momentum when they host Arkansas on Thursday. Florida, meanwhile, must regroup quickly before a challenging home matchup against Texas, also on Thursday.