LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley, a leading scorer for the ninth-ranked Tigers, was arrested Saturday night after allegedly striking a police officer while attempting to flee from a traffic stop, authorities said.
The arrest, first reported by WBRZ TV in Baton Rouge, occurred as LSU's football game against Texas was ending in the sold-out, 102,000-seat Tiger Stadium. LSU's athletic department said in a written statement provided to The Associated Press that university officials "are aware of the situation and have no further comment at this time as it's an ongoing legal matter."
Authorities allege an officer tried to stop the 21-year-old Fulwiley after observing her weaving through traffic, and that she drove away, the right front side of her vehicle striking a police officer. She then allegedly tried to cut through a store parking lot before police blocked her vehicle. Fulwiley was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges including aggravated battery, flight from an officer, aggravated assault and resisting an officer.
Fulwiley is averaging 17.8 points per game this season and scored a season-high 23 points in No. 9 LSU's 101-37 victory over Denver on Friday. LSU is scheduled to play at home Monday night against Troy; Fulwiley's availability for that game was unclear as of Sunday afternoon.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- Fulwiley is a key player for a top-ranked LSU women's basketball team, and her legal situation could affect team performance and lineup for upcoming games.
- The charges carry serious legal consequences, including potential jail time, which may impact her college career and future professional prospects.
- The incident raises questions about athlete conduct and accountability, especially involving interactions with law enforcement.
Background
MiLaysia Fulwiley is a 21-year-old guard for the LSU Tigers women's basketball team and one of the team's leading scorers this season. She was arrested Saturday night as the LSU football game was concluding, after an alleged traffic stop turned into a police pursuit. LSU's athletic department acknowledged the situation but declined further comment, citing ongoing legal proceedings.
What to Watch
- Whether Fulwiley will be available for Monday night's home game against Troy.
- The outcome of the court proceedings, including arraignment and potential bail conditions.
- Any disciplinary action from LSU, including a possible suspension while the legal matter is pending.
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- SupportedLSU star MiLaysia Fulwiley was arrested after allegedly striking a police officer with a car.World news | The Guardian: “LSU star MiLaysia Fulwiley arrested after allegedly striking police officer with car.”
- SupportedFulwiley faces charges including aggravated battery and flight from an officer.World news | The Guardian: “Fulwiley was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges including aggravated battery, flight from an officer, aggravated assault and resisting an officer.”
- SupportedFulwiley is an LSU guard and one of the ninth-ranked Tigers’ leading scorers.World news | The Guardian: “LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley, one of the ninth-ranked Tigers’ leading scorers, was arrested”
- SupportedFulwiley was arrested Saturday night as LSU’s football game against Texas was ending.World news | The Guardian: “The arrest, first reported by WBRZ TV in Baton Rouge , occurred Saturday night as LSU’s football game against Texas was ending”
- SupportedThe arrest was first reported by WBRZ TV in Baton Rouge.World news | The Guardian: “The arrest, first reported by WBRZ TV in Baton Rouge”
- SupportedTiger Stadium was sold out and had a capacity of 102,000.World news | The Guardian: “the sold-out, 102,000-seat Tiger Stadium.”
- SupportedLSU’s athletic department said university officials had no further comment because the matter was ongoing.World news | The Guardian: ““are aware of the situation and have no further comment at this time as it’s an ongoing legal matter.””
- SupportedAuthorities allege an officer tried to stop 21-year-old Fulwiley after seeing her weave through traffic, and that she drove away.World news | The Guardian: “Authorities allege that an officer tried to stop the 21-year-old Fulwiley after observing her weaving through traffic, and that she drove away from the scene”
- SupportedAuthorities allege the right front side of Fulwiley’s vehicle struck a police officer.World news | The Guardian: “the right front side of her vehicle striking a police officer.”
- SupportedFulwiley allegedly tried to cut through a store parking lot before police blocked her vehicle.World news | The Guardian: “She allegedly sought to cut through a store parking lot before her vehicle was blocked by responding police.”
- SupportedFulwiley averaged 17.8 points per game this season and scored a season-high 23 points in LSU’s 101-37 win over Denver on Friday.World news | The Guardian: “Fulwiley, who is averaging 17.8 points per game this season, scored a season-high 23 points during No 9 LSU’s 101-37 victory over Denver on Friday.”
- SupportedLSU was scheduled to host Troy on Monday night, and Fulwiley’s availability was unclear as of Sunday afternoon.World news | The Guardian: “LSU are scheduled to play next at home on Monday night against Troy and Fulwiley’s availability for that game was unclear as of Sunday afternoon.”