No. 1 and defending champion LSU loses season opener, falling to No. 20 Colorado 92-78 on Monday night in the Hall of Fame Series.
LAS VEGAS — No. 1 and defending champion LSU lost the season opener, falling to No. 20 Colorado 92-78 on Monday night in the women’s college basketball Hall of Fame Series. It’s the first time that the No. 1 team and defending champions lost their opener since the 1995-96 season when UConn fell to Louisiana Tech, according to ESPN. Frida Formann scored 27 points and Aaronette Vonleh added 24 to lead Colorado. Jaylyn Sherrod had 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the Buffaloes.
Also in attendance was Hall of Famer Grant Hill, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams, former MLB player Dexter Fowler and members of the two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. Tigers coach Kim Mulkey, known for her extravagant outfits, wore a Las Vegas-themed sequined pantsuit with playing cards, hearts and horseshoes. LSU came out slow, missing four of its first five shots and committing three turnovers.
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