LSU women’s basketball to face UConn at espnW Invitational
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Last updated Aug 7, 2026
LSU women’s basketball will play UConn on December 20 in the 2026 espnW Invitational at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This matchup marks the first meeting between the two programs since 2016, when UConn defeated LSU 76-53. Both teams have since won national championships, with LSU claiming its first title in 2023 and UConn winning its 12th in 2025. Coaches Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey, who have both led their teams to success, will face off for the tenth time; Auriemma holds a 5-4 lead in their previous encounters. This game highlights the growing prominence of women’s college basketball and will be broadcast nationally, drawing significant attention to the sport.
- •LSU vs. UConn scheduled for December 20.
- •Match to take place in Nashville, Tennessee.
- •Last game between the teams was in 2016.
- •Both teams have won championships since their last meeting.
- •Auriemma leads the all-time series 5-4 against Mulkey.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — LSU women’s basketball to play UConn in 2026 espnW Invitational
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