LSU women's basketball unveiled its 2026‑27 slate, a 30‑game journey that blends demanding non‑conference road trips with a rugged SEC schedule, giving the Tigers a chance to showcase their talent at home while testing themselves against elite competition.
The schedule features 17 home contests, 11 away games and two neutral‑site events, providing a balanced mix of familiar venues and challenging environments that will shape the team's rhythm throughout the season.
Highlights include the Fort Myers Tip‑Off, where LSU will meet No. 20 Villanova and No. 22 NC State, marking the first meeting with Villanova since 2007, and a New Year's Eve opener against Auburn to kick off SEC play.
Perhaps the most anticipated matchup is the Dec. 20 showdown with top‑ranked UConn, a program that has dominated women's basketball for decades, featuring coaches Kim Mulkey and Geno Auriemma, two of the winningest in the sport.
In conference play, LSU will meet five ranked SEC opponents — No. 2 Texas, No. 3 South Carolina, No. 10 Vanderbilt, No. 14 Kentucky and No. 18 Oklahoma — while also traveling to face four ranked non‑conference teams such as No. 11 North Carolina, No. 20 Villanova and No. 22 NC State.
The SEC schedule opens on Dec. 31 against Auburn, followed by a Jan. 3 battle with No. 10 Vanderbilt, a game that carries personal stakes for Mulkey, who seeks revenge after a prior loss.
Additional marquee dates include a Feb. 11 meeting with Texas, a team that upset LSU last season, and a final regular‑season clash with South Carolina, a program that has not been beaten by LSU since 2012 and is eyeing another national championship run.
Mulkey will lean on offensive weapons Mikaylah Williams and Mi’Laysia Fulwley, while defensive assignments will test them against Vanderbilt’s Mikaylah Blakes and other high‑scoring threats, setting the stage for potential NCAA Tournament finalists to meet early.
Key Rivalries and Dates
The slate sets the stage for high‑stakes, competitive games that could shape the Tigers’ postseason destiny, as they confront a mix of ranked opponents and historic rivals throughout the 2026‑27 campaign.