LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley arrested after allegedly striking police officer with vehicle, fleeing scene

LSU women's basketball standout MiLaysia Fulwiley was arrested in Baton Rouge on Saturday after authorities say she struck a police officer with a vehicle and then drove away from the scene. Inmate records from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department show Fulwiley remained in custody as of Sunday afternoon.

Fulwiley faces five charges, among them flight from an officer, aggravated assault and aggravated battery. Her bond has been set at $20,000.

LSU addressed the arrest in a statement to CBS Sports, saying the school is "aware of the situation and have no further comment at this time as it's an ongoing legal matter."

According to WBRZ, Fulwiley was allegedly weaving through traffic on Saturday night when an officer who was directing traffic ordered her to stop. Police records state that after she came to a stop and handed her license to the officer, she was asked to reverse the vehicle. She allegedly shifted into reverse, then drove forward and hit an officer with the right side of the car before fleeing.

Police said another officer later cut off Fulwiley's vehicle. Both Fulwiley and a passenger were removed from the car and taken into custody.

A spokesperson for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CBS Sports.

Fulwiley joined LSU in 2025 after playing her first two college seasons at South Carolina. She has won SEC Sixth Player of the Year honors in consecutive seasons and is currently projected as a top 10 pick in the 2027 WNBA Draft.

Through the first four games of this season, Fulwiley is averaging 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 4.3 steals and 2.8 blocks while shooting 54.9% from the field. LSU has opened the season 4-0 and is ranked No. 9 in the country, with its next game scheduled for Monday against Troy.