Perfect opening to NCAA tournament for LSU women

LSU coach Kim Mulkey could not have asked for a better start for her team in the NCAA tournament.

First, the Tigers were anything but sluggish in the initial minutes. Slightly more than three minutes into the game, LSU had a double-digit lead. An overmatched San Diego State team never threatened.

Second, Mulkey did not have to give heavy minutes to Flau’Jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow, the Tigers’ two starters returning from injuries.