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The Phoenix Mercury ended a four-game losing streak with a dominant 93-73 win over the Seattle Storm, highlighted by a 14-0 third-quarter run and strong performances from Valeriane Ayayi and Kahleah Copper.
The Lady Tigers have released their full conference and nonconference slate, revealing home and away games against top SEC rivals and a challenging slate of external opponents. With several departures and new additions, Coach Mulkey aims to blend experience with fresh talent.
The university has released its full schedule, highlighting home games against Auburn, Ole Miss, Georgia and Texas A&M, road trips to Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas, plus non‑conference contests with North Carolina, N.C. State and Villanova. Coach Kim Mulkey's rebuilding effort features returning senior Mikaylah Williams and new additions Lola Lampley, Jada Williams, Laila Reynolds and Chloe Larry.
The Portland Fire and Seattle Storm are set to meet again after a 24‑year hiatus, sparking renewed excitement across the league and among supporters.
Rookie guard Flau’jae Johnson is delivering strong performances for the Seattle Storm, averaging 11.5 points and 5.3 rebounds while becoming the first 2026 rookie to notch two double‑doubles. Her development is praised by coaches and veterans alike.
The University of North Carolina will host Louisiana State on December 2, 2026, as part of the ACC-SEC Challenge, pitting recent champions against a Tar Heels squad brimming with returning talent and top recruits.
A look at the upcoming season, key players and the significance of the new schedule for North Carolina's women's basketball program.
Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper is enduring the worst shooting numbers of her 11th WNBA season, yet she and coach Nate Tibbetts remain confident that adjustments and a focus on free‑throw opportunities can restore her impact.
The Valkyries’ early success blends defensive brilliance, emerging stars, and a cohesive coaching vision, setting the stage for a championship run.
The NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus have urged Black athletes to boycott SEC institutions over voting‑rights issues, but the discussion must also spotlight the dominant women’s basketball programs and their leaders, from Dawn Staley to Kim Mulkey.
Veteran WNBA player Stefanie Dolson uses her calm demeanor, vocal guidance, and strategic insight to elevate the Seattle Storm, especially among its young roster.
Former LSU stars are dominating the WNBA with rebounding, scoring and playmaking, while their former coach Kim Mulkey watches proudly.
Flau’jae Johnson earned a degree in interdisciplinary studies with minors in business, communications and entrepreneurship, while preparing for her professional debut with the Seattle Storm.
The program welcomes a quartet of experienced transfers, complementing a returning core and building on Mulkey's proven ability to integrate portal talent.
LSU's women's basketball program welcomes a group of experienced transfers, including point guard Jada Williams and forward Noa Morro, to reshape its lineup for the upcoming season.
The Tigers are set to rebuild their backcourt, integrate new transfers, and rely on returning stars Mikaylah Williams and MiLaysia Fulwiley for a competitive campaign.
LSU is reshaping its women's basketball roster for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, bringing in point guard Jada Williams from Iowa State and forward Noa Morro, a Spanish professional, to bolster defense, rebounding and scoring.