LSU closes out with a win as they head to the SEC Championship tournament

Mikayiah Williams had 28 points, and 15 rebounds as No. 6 LSU closed the third quarter on a big run to beat Mississippi State 72-63 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams. Williams was 10 of 17 from the field, making 2 of 3 3-pointers. She also had four assists. Williams is the first Tiger to have three straight double-doubles since Aneesah Morrow recorded three straight from March 22-28 in the 2025 postseason. Williams’ double-double marked her third of the season and career at LSU.

MiLaysia Fulwiley had 16 points, and Jada Richard added 12.

Kharyssa Richardson led Mississippi State with 18 points, and Madison Francis had 13 points and nine rebounds. Favour Nwaedozi had 10 points and 11 rebounds. The Bulldogs have lost four in a row.

LSU has a double bye in the SEC Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina. Mississippi State will play Florida on Wednesday in the first round. With Williams' impressive performance and the team's strong regular season finish, LSU is in a promising position heading into the postseason. The team's depth, as shown by Fulwiley and Richard'scontributions, suggests they have the potential to make a deep run in the tournament. LSU's momentum and solid team dynamics could prove crucial as they face tough competition in the coming games.