What happened: Angel Reese returned to Baton Rouge on Thursday and was honored during halftime of the matchup between No. 9 LSU and Texas Southern. The ceremony welcomed the former national champion back to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center during the home contest.

Why it matters: The tribute followed pregame festivities where LSU wore Angel Reese warmup shirts ahead of the home contest. Reese helped lead the Tigers to the 2023 national title before turning professional.

What to watch: No. 9 LSU continues its non-conference schedule as the regular season gets underway.