LSU Women’s Basketball Looks to Rebuild Frontcourt with Fresh Talent
The Tigers are set to field a new blend of size, skill and defensive intensity as they prepare for the season opener against Southeastern Louisiana.
Aug 28, 2026
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Kate Koval’s unexpected departure
Senior center Kate Koval announced she will not return for the 2026‑27 season, citing personal reasons. Her exit reshapes the roster as LSU prepares to open the campaign in November.
Aug 25, 2026
Kate Koval Exits LSU Women’s Basketball Amid Personal Reasons
LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey confirmed that junior forward Kate Koval will leave the program for personal reasons, a decision that comes just weeks before the team's first scheduled game on November 2 against Southeastern Louisiana. The departure creates an opportunity for sophomore Grace Knox and highlights the potential for a peace‑building narrative involving new signing Anna Minaeva.
Aug 25, 2026
LSU Women’s Basketball Faces Roster Shifts Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
Junior forward Kate Koval announced her departure from LSU women's basketball due to personal reasons, prompting the program to adjust its frontcourt depth and explore experienced additions for the upcoming season.
Aug 25, 2026
Kate Koval Exits LSU Women’s Basketball Program
Junior forward Kate Koval announced she will leave LSU's women's basketball team, citing personal reasons tied to her family's situation in Ukraine and her stance on the ongoing conflict.
Aug 25, 2026
LSU’s International Recruits Aim to Bridge Conflict Through Basketball
Coach Kim Mulkey has assembled a diverse roster that includes Russian center Anna Minaeva, Ukrainian forward Kate Koval, and Spanish forward Noa Morro, hoping their stories can foster peace and representation for the upcoming season.
Aug 19, 2026
LSU Women’s Basketball Launches Inaugural Pre‑Season Banquet Ahead of 2026‑27 Campaign
LSU’s women’s basketball program announces ticket sales for its first-ever preseason banquet, offering a first look at the roster that will shape the upcoming season.
Aug 18, 2026
LSU Adds Russian Forward Anna Minaeva to 2026‑27 Women’s Basketball Roster
Coach Kim Mulkey announced the signing of Anna Minaeva, a Russian forward known for her defensive prowess and size, as the second international addition to LSU’s upcoming roster.
Aug 14, 2026
LSU Bolsters Women’s Basketball with Russian Center Anna Minaeva
LSU's women's basketball team has added Russian center Anna Minaeva, hoping to strengthen its frontcourt for the upcoming season.
Aug 14, 2026
LSU Women’s Basketball Unveils 2026-27 Schedule with 52-Game Roadmap
The Tigers announce a demanding slate of games, highlighted by a Thanksgiving tournament in Fort Myers, a repeat SEC/ACC Challenge road trip, and a home‑and‑home showdown with Auburn, all under the guidance of Coach Kim Mulkey.
Aug 11, 2026
LSU Women’s Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Schedule
The Tigers announce a 52‑season schedule that opens November 2 against Southeastern Louisiana, features a Thanksgiving Tournament, an espnW Invitational clash with UConn, and a roster bolstered by All‑SEC guard Mikaylah Williams and Sixth Woman of the Year MiLaysia Fulwiley.
Aug 11, 2026
LSU Women’s Basketball Bolsters Roster with Strategic Transfer Additions for 2026‑27 Season
The program welcomes a quartet of experienced transfers, complementing a returning core and building on Mulkey's proven ability to integrate portal talent.
May 13, 2026
LSU Women’s Basketball Bolsters Roster with Strategic Transfers for 2026‑27 Season
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.
May 13, 2026
LSU Women’s Basketball Prepares for 2026‑27 Season with Key Returnees and Strategic Additions
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.
May 13, 2026
LSU Women’s Basketball Rebuilds Roster for 2026‑27 Season
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.
May 11, 2026
LSU Women’s Basketball Faces Significant Roster Turnover Ahead of Next Season
After a stable period under Coach Kim Mulkey, LSU's women's basketball program is set for a major overhaul as four contributors, including starting point guard Jada Richard, announce transfers to other schools.
May 11, 2026
LSU Women’s Basketball Faces Roster Upheaval After Transfer Portal Exodus
The Lady Tigers lost half of their roster after the 2025‑26 season, with point guard Jada Richard heading to Ole Miss and three other starters moving to new programs.
May 11, 2026