FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The LSU New Orleans Privateers had 19 first half free throw attempts and
Rhian Comery had 19 points in her first collegiate game, but the Arkansas Razorbacks won the night by a 127-48 scoreline on Monday in Bud Walton Arena.
Tajenae Gooden opened the scoring with a floater from close range and the Privateers got to the foul line with regularity early. LSU New Orleans converted on six free throws by the first quarter media timeout and were trailing 14-10.
That's when Arkansas hit their first run of the game. The Razorbacks scored 10 straight points behind Daniah Trammell who scored the first two buckets of the run.
Arkansas used that momentum and carried it through the remainder of the first half as they forced 22 turnovers and converted those into 29 points. The Razorbacks also shot 53 percent from the field in the first half.
LSU New Orleans countered with aggressive drives that landed them at the free throw line 19 times in the first 20 minutes.
Sophia Edwin had 10 free throw attempts herself, but the Privateers found themselves trailing 64-28 at the break.
Arkansas forced a program record 51 turnovers and had five players score in double figures. Kyiah Prestidge finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Aiyanna Johnson led the Razorbacks scoring effort with 23 points. Arkansas finished with 28 assists on the night.
INSIDE THE BOX
Comery had 19 points, five rebounds and five steals in her collegiate debut for the Privateers. Gooden added nine points and four rebounds. Edwin finished with seven points and two assists.
Destinie Gordon co-led the Privateers in rebounding with five boards. LSU New Orleans had 31 free throw attempts on the evening.
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ABOUT LSU NEW ORLEANS
In July of 2026 the University of New Orleans rejoined the LSU system and rebranded to "LSU New Orleans" bringing together two powerful brands - the purple and gold of LSU with the unbreakable spirit of New Orleans. The transition marks a return to the LSU family for the University - a place it called home from 1958-2011. Athletic teams will remain the Privateers and continue to compete in the Southland Conference.
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