LOUISIANA STATE LOUISIANA STATE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Southeastern ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

LSU's women's basketball program operates from the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, a venue that carries particular gravitas given its namesake's connection to college basketball royalty. Under coach Kim Mulkey, the Tigers have built a program capable of competing at the highest levels of the Southeastern Conference, posting a 22-4 overall record with a potent 95.7 points-per-game offense that limits opponents to just 58.7 points nightly. The 2024-25 season demonstrates balanced success across different contexts, with a 14-2 home record and 8-2 away record complementing a 5-3 conference mark within the SEC's grueling structure.

Mulkey commands a 13-player roster that has proven efficient within one of college basketball's most competitive conferences. The Tigers maintain a defensive profile that ranks among the nation's elite, holding opponents below 60 points per game while generating 95.7 PPG—a combination that reflects deliberate team construction and systematic execution. Located at Louisiana State University, one of the nation's largest research institutions with 42,016 students, LSU women's basketball operates within a competitive athletic ecosystem while maintaining an identity focused on defensive excellence and controlled offensive rhythm.

KEY FACTS

SchoolLouisiana State University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationLSU, Louisiana
VenuePete Maravich Assembly Center
Head CoachKim Mulkey

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
14Izzy BesselmanG
6Divine BourrageG
23MiLaysia FulwileyG
16Kailyn GilbertG
3Bella HinesG
4Flau'jae JohnsonG
11ZaKiyah JohnsonG
1Amiya JoynerF
2Grace KnoxF
13Kate KovalF
30Jada RichardG
12Mikaylah WilliamsG
15Meghan YarnevichF

SEASON RECORD

29-6

Overall

19-3

Home

10-3

Away

9-4

Conference

95.0 PPG / 61.1 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Houston Christian HuskiesW 108-55
Nov 7SE Louisiana Lady LionsW 115-26
Nov 9Georgia Southern EaglesW 118-70
Nov 13Charlotte 49ersW 117-59
Nov 18Tulane Green WaveW 101-71
Nov 21Alcorn State Lady BravesW 112-49
Nov 29Marist Red FoxesW 113-53
Nov 30Washington State CougarsW 112-35
Dec 5Duke Blue DevilsW 93-77
Dec 7New Orleans PrivateersW 126-62
Dec 13Louisiana Tech Lady TechstersW 87-61
Dec 16Morgan State Lady BearsW 91-33
Dec 21UT Arlington MavericksW 110-45
Dec 28Alabama State Lady HornetsW 109-41
Jan 2Kentucky WildcatsL 78-80
Jan 4Vanderbilt CommodoresL 61-65
Jan 8Georgia Lady BulldogsW 80-59
Jan 11Texas LonghornsW 70-65
Jan 18Oklahoma SoonersW 91-72
Jan 23Texas A&M AggiesW 98-54
Jan 27Florida GatorsW 89-60
Jan 30Arkansas RazorbacksW 92-70
Feb 1Alabama Crimson TideW 103-63
Feb 6Texas LonghornsL 64-77
Feb 8Auburn TigersW 77-44
Feb 15South Carolina GamecocksL 72-79
Feb 20Ole Miss RebelsW 78-70
Feb 22Missouri TigersW 108-55
Feb 26Tennessee Lady VolunteersW 89-73
Mar 1Mississippi State BulldogsW 72-63
Mar 6Oklahoma SoonersW 112-78
Mar 7South Carolina GamecocksL 77-83
Mar 20Jacksonville DolphinsW 116-58
Mar 22Texas Tech Lady RaidersW 101-47
Mar 28Duke Blue DevilsL 85-87

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Louisiana State Women's Basketball compete in?
Louisiana State Louisiana State Women's Basketball competes in the Southeastern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Louisiana State play women's basketball home games?
Louisiana State Women's Basketball plays home games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in LSU, LA.
Who is the head coach of Louisiana State Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Louisiana State Louisiana State Women's Basketball is Kim Mulkey.
When was Louisiana State Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Louisiana State Women's Basketball is not currently available.