LSU women's basketball unveiled its 2026‑27 schedule, marking the 52nd season of play and opening with a home matchup against Southeastern Louisiana on November 2.
A packed non‑conference slate
The Tigers will play 17 home games, 10 road contests and four neutral‑site events, highlighted by a Thanksgiving Tournament in Fort Myers, Florida, now in its sixth consecutive year, and an espnW Invitational showdown with UConn at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on December 20.
Public exhibition games
Two open practices in October — against UNT Dallas on October 22 and Loyola (New Orleans) on October 29 — give fans a first look at the team before the regular season begins.
Returning stars and fresh recruits
The roster brings back All‑SEC guard Mikaylah Williams and Sixth Woman of the Year MiLaysia Fulwiley, alongside forward Kate Koval, while three sophomores from the 2025 No. 1 recruiting class — ZaKiyah Johnson, Grace Knox and Meghan Yarnevich — return to bolster the backcourt.
Coaching continuity
Head coach Kim Mulkey returns for her sixth season after guiding LSU to a Sweet Sixteen run last year, holding a career record of 783‑130 and standing as the fastest coach to reach 750 wins.
Conference challenges and tournament goals
LSU will meet Auburn in a home‑and‑home series, with three home SEC games scheduled on Sunday, four on Thursday and one on Monday, while the SEC Tournament is set for Greenville, South Carolina, from March 3‑7, followed by Selection Sunday on March 14.
A 3‑0 start in the SEC/ACC Challenge, featuring wins over Virginia Tech, Stanford and Duke, underscores the team’s early momentum as they aim for a deep run in the NCAA tournament.