BATON ROUGEBATON ROUGE, LA – LSU Tigers women’s basketball star Aneesah Morrow was overcome with emotion Thursday night, breaking down in tears after receiving the prestigious Pericous Maxwell Award for Excellence and…

As of February 9, 2025, there is no record of an award named the “Pericous Maxwell Award for Excellence” in women’s basketball. However, LSU Tigers women’s basketball star Aneesah Morrow has recently been recognized as a finalist for the Katrina McClain Power Forward of the Year Award, highlighting her outstanding performance this season. citeturn0search0

In a recent game, Morrow experienced a knee injury that caused her to leave the court in tears; fortunately, she was able to return to the game later. citeturn0search2

Additionally, Morrow has been instrumental in leading the No. 6 LSU Tigers to a 73-63 victory over Auburn, contributing 21 points and 14 rebounds. citeturn0search3

Her exceptional performances have also placed her on the midseason watchlist for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Player of the Year Award. citeturn0search4

These accolades and achievements underscore Morrow’s significant impact on LSU’s successful season.

Aneesah Morrow has continued to excel for the LSU Tigers, delivering standout performances in recent games. On February 6, 2025, she contributed significantly in LSU’s victory over Missouri, showcasing her consistent impact on the court. citeturn0search5

Earlier, on January 4, 2025, Morrow recorded a double-double in LSU’s SEC opener against Arkansas, underscoring her pivotal role following the departure of Angel Reese to the WNBA. Despite LSU’s undefeated streak at that time, analysts noted the team’s need for other players to step up as they faced a more challenging SEC schedule. citeturn0news10

In a matchup against Vanderbilt on January 13, 2025, Morrow scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, surpassing 1,500 career rebounds and becoming the eighth player in NCAA history to achieve over 2,500 career points and 1,500 rebounds. This milestone earned her SEC Player of the Week honors. citeturn0search13

Morrow’s consistent excellence has also placed her on watchlists for national awards, including being a finalist for the Katrina McClain Power Forward of the Year Award

As the season progresses, Morrow’s leadership and performance will be crucial for LSU as they navigate the competitive SEC schedule and aim for postseason success