Kim Mulkey, the LSU women’s basketball team and their next opponent have a history. Remember the Virginia Tech team that the Tigers defeated in the 2023 Final Four? Kenny Brooks, the coach of those Hokies, is in his first season at Kentucky, the program he's now building with an assist from point guard Georgia Amoore.

Here is what LSU head coach Kim Mulkey had to say following the win. Mulkey went to her bench early and often in Thursday's contest as 11 Tigers saw time. Led by Sheppard's 11 points, the bench accounted for 21 points. The Tigers' leader hopes the performance from her reserves becomes a regular occurrence.

LSU women's basketball missed star Aneesah Morrow on Thursday night. Head coach Kim Mulkey updated her status after the game.

Coach Kim Mulkey said that Morrow has no structural damage in her left foot. She's battling a little soreness left from a contusion she suffered Sunday in the No. 7 Tigers' road loss to No. 2 Texas. LSU does not expect her to miss more time.

On Wednesday, the LSU women's basketball team listed Aneesah Morrow as questionable to play against Georgia. On Thursday, the No. 7 Tigers (25-2, 10-2 SEC) ruled their star senior out of action on the game-day update to their availability report,