Ernest Joseph Brunet Sr.
March 11, 2014
Gustave A. Cheramie
March 11, 2014
Vandebilt Catholic graduate Theresa Plaisance added to her long list of career accolades this week, putting another All-SEC trophy onto her resume.
The LSU women’s basketball senior post player was one of 10 players within the conference to be named to the All-SEC First Team – the 11th-straight season that a Lady Tigers’ player is featured among the exclusive list of the best players in the conference.
Plaisance’s selection marked her second-straight season earning the honor. That makes her the 13th player in LSU history to be named First-Team All-SEC in consecutive seasons.
“What can you say about Theresa Plaisance – she’s a terrific player,” LSU women’s basketball coach Nikki Caldwell said. “She helps our team so much on the floor and off the floor and she’s been a great leader for our younger players throughout the season and her career.”
For Plaisance, the conference-wide accolade comes after a solid senior season. The former Lady Terriers’ state champion standout averaged 15.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game in 2013-14 to make her one of the most revered players in the SEC.
Plaisance also averaged 1.4 blocks per contest. She ranks in the Top 10 in the SEC in all three statistical categories.
In addition to her success this season, Plaisance solidified herself as one of the top players in LSU history. The New Orleans native became the 18th player in LSU history to record 1,000 career points and 500 career rebounds.
She also has scored in double figures in 35-straight SEC games – a run that dates back to the 2011-12 season.
In addition to Plaisance’s selection, Lady Tigers’ freshman Raigyne Moncrief was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team – the fourth-ever LSU player to be given that distinction.
Moncrief averaged 10.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game for the Lady Tigers. The Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was one of the most versatile players in the conference and is widely regarded as a candidate to be on the First-Team All-SEC list next season.
Whether or not Plaisance and Moncrief get to play another game this year is up to the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee.
After starting the season off hot, LSU limped toward the finish line, losing six-straight regular season games to end the year.
The Lady Tigers completed the SEC Tournament this past weekend and are listed as a bubble team for consideration in the field.
Not making the field would be a huge disappointment to LSU, who is a host-site for the first two rounds of the tournament.
