LSU women's basketball star MiLaysia Fulwiley was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 14 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and faces multiple charges.
Records viewed by USA TODAY Sports show that Fulwiley, 21, is being held on $20,000 bond at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. She faces multiple charges, including aggravated battery, flight from an officer, aggravated assault and resisting an officer. USA TODAY Sports has submitted a public records request for a full arrest report from police.
When reached by USA TODAY Sports, a spokesperson for LSU said in a statement, "We are aware of the situation and have no further comment at this time as it’s an ongoing legal matter."
Fulwiley – a two-time SEC Sixth Player of the Year and three-time All-SEC Tournament selection
– is in her fourth season of college basketball and second year at LSU. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, she began her career with Dawn Staley's Gamecocks before transferring to join Kim Mulkey's Tigers. At South Carolina, Fulwiley played a key role in helping the Gamecocks win the 2024 national championship. She was also the MVP of the SEC Tournament that season.
Through four starts for LSU this season, Fulwiley is averaging 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 4.3 steals per game, helping the Tigers start the season 4-0.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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