UConn women’s basketball to play LSU in Nashville on December 20

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

UConn women’s basketball to play LSU in Nashville on December 20
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The UConn women's basketball team will face LSU on December 20 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville as part of the Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational. This matchup marks UConn's first meeting with LSU since Kim Mulkey became head coach in 2021. UConn holds an 8-1 all-time record against the Tigers, with the last game being a 76-53 victory in 2016. A doubleheader with Virginia and Kentucky will also take place that day. The specific tip times and broadcast information will be announced later, with ticket sales opening this fall.

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  • UConn faces LSU in Nashville on December 20, 2026.
  • The matchup is part of the Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational.
  • This will be UConn's first game against Mulkey as LSU's coach.
  • UConn is 8-1 all-time against LSU, last winning in 2016.
  • Tickets will go on sale this fall, with broadcast details forthcoming.
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  • 7:47 PMYahoo SportsIt’s been 10 years, but UConn women will renew this Hall of Fame-caliber rivalry in December
  • 7:32 PMYahoo SportsUConn women’s basketball to face LSU in Nashville on Dec. 20
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The UConn women’s basketball team will play LSU in the Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational Dec. 20 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, UConn announced Thursday. It will be the first time UConn and LSU have played since 2016, a 73-56 win at LSU. The Huskies are 8-1 vs. the Tigers. The invitational will also feature a game between Virginia and Kentucky. Game times will be announced at a ...

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The date for UConn women’s basketball’s showdown with Kim Mulkey and LSU is set. The Huskies and Tigers will square off as part of the Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational on Sunday, Dec. 20 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The contest was originally reported by Rebecca Lobo back in January. This will be UConn’s first […]

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