LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley arrested after allegedly striking police officer with car

LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley was arrested on Saturday night after allegedly striking a police officer with her car while trying to flee a traffic stop, according to The Guardian. The arrest took place as LSU's football game against Texas was ending in Tiger Stadium, a sold-out venue with 102,000 seats.

The report says an officer tried to stop the 21-year-old after seeing her weave through traffic. Fulwiley allegedly drove away, and the right front side of her vehicle struck the officer. She then allegedly tried to cut through a store parking lot, where responding police blocked her car.

Fulwiley was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, the process by which authorities formally record a person's arrival in custody. She was booked on charges including aggravated battery, flight from an officer, aggravated assault and resisting an officer.

LSU's athletic department told The Associated Press that it is aware of the situation. The department said the matter is an ongoing legal case, according to the same report.

Fulwiley is averaging 17.8 points per game this season. On Friday, she scored a season-high 23 points in No. 9 LSU's 101-37 victory over Denver.

LSU is scheduled to play its next game at home on Monday night against Troy. As of Sunday afternoon, it was unclear whether Fulwiley would be available for that game.