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

• Guard allegedly tried to flee traffic stop in Baton Rouge

• Tigers say they are aware of situation involving player

LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley, one of the ninth-ranked Tigers’ leading scorers, was arrested after allegedly striking a police officer while attempting to flee from a traffic stop.

LSU’s athletic department, in a written statement provided to The Associated Press, said university officials “are aware of the situation and have no further comment at this time as it’s an ongoing legal matter.”