No. 5 LSU visits No. 4 Texas today ๐
Texas has a 63% chance to win, the only game this season that LSU is not favored to win according to ESPN Analytics ๐
The winner of this game will be roughly a coin flip to win at least a share of the SEC title, while the loser will be a long shot to win the league.
The numbers point to Mikaylah Williams as No. 6 LSUโs most impactful player when facing ranked competition, and on Sunday sheโll have another opportunity to reinforce that case as the Tigers look for a second ranked win of the season on the road against No. 13 Oklahoma.
The Bossier City native is averaging (19.3) points, (7.7) rebounds, and (5.0) assists across LSUโs three games versus ranked opponents, which include a 20-point, 7-rebound, 4-assist showing in a 70โ65 win over No. 2 Texas.
LSU now faces an Oklahoma team navigating a demanding stretch of four ranked matchups. The Sooners opened that stretch with two single-digit losses, so you can expect a focused and urgent group.
This matchup also concludes a five-game span in which LSU has faced four ranked opponents. It also represents a key opportunity before the Tigers enter a three-game stretch in which they are expected to be favored, followed by another five-game run that includes four ranked teams. If LSU plans to navigate what lies ahead successfully, Williamsโ level of play against top competition will remain central to that equation. โจ
Mikaylah Williams vs #2 Texas today..
20 PTS (7/13 FG, 2-4 3PT, 4-6 FT)
7 REB
4 AST
5 STL
Mikaylah is SPECIAL
To me sheโs the best shot creator in the country !
Whatโs the ceiling for this yearโs LSU team??