LSU defeats Texas Southern 131-22 in historic blowout

On November 6, the No. 9 LSU Tigers overwhelming defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 131-22 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This matchup set a record for the largest margin of victory in Division I women's basketball history against a Division I opponent. Texas Southern struggled throughout the game, being outscored 40-0 in the second quarter. The game raised questions about the financial and psychological implications of such contests for smaller programs, as Texas Southern received $25,000 for participating.

• 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Southern got $25K for facing LSU. Was it worth it after a record loss?