What is LSU women’s basketball?

LSU women’s basketball is the LSU Tigers women’s basketball program, competing in NCAA Division I and representing Louisiana State University in the Southeastern Conference. Led by head coach Kim Mulkey in her fifth season, the team plays its home games at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and has emerged as a modern powerhouse in the women’s game.[1]

Following a 31-6 record and an Elite Eight appearance in 2024-25, LSU entered the 2025-26 season with national title expectations. The Tigers are ranked No. 5 in major national polls and have opened the new campaign with a 13-0 overall record, underscoring their status as one of the sport’s leading programs.[1][3][6]

2025-26 season: Undefeated start and top-five ranking

The 2025-26 LSU women’s basketball team has started the year 13-0, dominating its nonconference schedule with multiple triple‑digit scoring performances and large margins of victory both at home and on the road.[3] LSU’s perfect start has positioned the Tigers at the forefront of early national championship conversations.

In the polls and metrics that shape national perception, LSU is firmly entrenched near the top. The Tigers are ranked No. 5 in the AP Top 25 and ESPN women’s college basketball rankings, while also appearing among the top teams in the NCAA women’s basketball NET rankings.[2][4][6] With SEC play set to begin and a 0-0 conference mark, LSU sits as the league’s flagship undefeated team and a favorite to contend for both SEC and NCAA titles.[3][7]

Schedule, SEC context, and wider impact

LSU’s official 2025-26 schedule features a front‑loaded nonconference slate that has allowed the Tigers to build rhythm and confidence before entering the rigorous SEC schedule.[3] High‑scoring wins and a series of home dates in Baton Rouge have helped LSU solidify its identity and showcase the depth and firepower expected from a top‑five program.

Within the SEC, LSU begins conference play with the league’s best overall record and one of the nation’s strongest résumés, entering the standings at 13-0 overall and 0-0 in SEC games.[3][7] As national interest in women’s basketball grows, LSU’s rise—powered by Mulkey’s leadership and consecutive deep NCAA Tournament runs—has ripple effects across the sport, boosting television visibility, fan engagement, and the competitive standard for elite women’s college basketball programs.[1][4][6]