LSU unveils 2026‑27 women's basketball slate
The university’s athletics department has released the full schedule for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, marking the first official slate under Coach Kim Mulkey’s second year at the helm. The campaign opens on December 31 with a home contest against Auburn, and will feature a rigorous SEC schedule that includes matchups against traditional powerhouses such as South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
LSU will host a quartet of SEC opponents — Auburn, Ole Miss, Georgia and Texas A&M — while hitting the road for games at Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas. The non‑conference portion of the schedule adds further intrigue, with contests against North Carolina, North Carolina State and Villanova slated for the early weeks of the season.
Coach Mulkey has overseen a roster turnover that blends returning talent with a wave of fresh additions. Senior guard Mikaylah Williams is expected to shoulder much of the scoring load, while the program has bolstered its backcourt with freshman signee Lola Lampley and transfers Jada Williams, Laila Reynolds and Chloe Larry.
Key matchups to watch
The SEC slate promises several marquee moments, especially the early December clash with South Carolina, a team that has dominated the conference in recent years. A later home game against Texas will test LSU’s ability to compete against a program with national championship pedigree.
Travel will be a factor, as the team journeys to hostile environments in Knoxville, Gainesville and Columbia. Each away game offers an opportunity to gauge the squad’s resilience and depth as the season progresses.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how quickly the new roster gels. With a blend of experienced leadership and promising newcomers, LSU aims to re‑establish its presence among the nation’s elite women’s basketball programs.