No. 6 LSU continues to be force in the SEC after squeezing out a close win over a top-20 opponent in No. 16 Tennessee.
For this week’s women’s college basketball Star Power Index, we are diving into how Aneesah Morrow’s monster night for the Tigers only adds to her impressive season. Also, we look at other college basketball stars who are stringing together dominant back-to-back performances.
Aneesah Morrow, LSU
The last-second heroics of Kailyn Gilbert may have given No. 6 LSU the 89-87 win over No. 16 Tennessee, but it was Aneesah Morrow’s monster night that opened the door for this dramatic finish.
Morrow led LSU with 23 points and 21 (yes, 21!) rebounds on Thursday. She did this while playing 38 minutes and shooting close to 53% from the floor.
Morrow’s incredible night adds to the impressive season she’s stringing together for the Tigers. On the year, the forward is averaging 18.4 points and 14.4 rebounds. She’s also hitting 54% of her shots and chipping in 1.4 assists.
At almost halfway through the season, LSU holds an undefeated 18-0 record (3-0 in conference play). And with Morrow at the helm of a talented roster, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Kim Mulkey’s squad is able to bring another championship to…
