LAS VEGAS - The LSU women's basketball team national title defense got off to a rough and rocky start as they were humbled in their season opener as Colorado knocked out LSU 92-78 in Las Vegas.

LSU struggled to find a rhythm on offense and trailed at the half 38-32 and was outscored in every quarter after the first.

The Tigers had four players in double figures and were led by freshman Mikaylah Williams with 17 points on 8 of 16 shooting.  

Angel Reese started her season with a double-double finishing with 15 points and 12 rebounds. 

The Tigers had 19 turnovers on the game and had a rough shooting start to the game as they shot 35 and 31% from the floor in the first and second quarter.

LSU will return home for a game against Queens on Thursday night. 

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