LSU star Angel Reese returned to the court after more than two weeks, leading No. 7 LSU to an 82-64 victory over No. 9 Virginia Tech.
Reese, who last played on November 14, scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds. The reason for her absence was not explained, but Reese expressed joy at being back, citing the amazing atmosphere in the game. Before the match, she was honored for achieving the 1,000-rebound career milestone. Coach Kim Mulkey praised Reese’s performance, and the game marked a joyous return for the player, with students enduring hours of rain to witness the victory.