In one of the premier early season matchups in women’s college basketball, No. 7 LSU (8–1) was powered by the return of star Angel Reese, defeating visiting No. 9 Virginia Tech (5–2) 82–64 in a rematch of last season’s Final Four on Thursday night in Baton Rouge.
The 2023 Final Four Most Outstanding Player, who had missed the past four games for an undisclosed reason, returned to LSU’s starting lineup to contribute 19 points and nine rebounds in 29 minutes, while playing stifling defense on Hokies star and reigning ACC Player of the Year Elizabeth Kitley.
“It was a long two weeks to be away from the team,” Reese told reporters afterward. “Taking time to yourself is really important. I just felt like that was something that was important, resetting and refocusing within the team. I’m just happy to be back, and this place was amazing tonight. I’m just happy to be here with them.”
