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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Flau'jae Johnson scored 26 points, including eight during a 12-0, second-quarter run to break the game open, Angel Reese also scored 26 and No. 7 LSU blew out Kentucky 67-48 on Sunday for its best start in school history. The Tigers never trailed, but led by just 19-17 through nearly 15 minutes. Johnson followed with six consecutive points to spark the key run for a 31-17 halftime cushion that included another layup by the freshman guard. Reese, was just 5 of 14 shooting but made 16 of 17 free throws. Maddie Scherr had 22 points for Kentucky.