LSU Hosts Texas in Major SEC Clash Ranked 12 vs. 2
In an exciting matchup, the 12th-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is set to face No. 2 Texas. This highly anticipated game will take place on Sunday afternoon at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It marks the Tigers’ first contest against a Top 2 team since the 2025 NCAA Elite Eight, where they faced UCLA. The game is part of LSU’s fourth outing in the 2025-26 SEC schedule.
Game Details
LSU’s recent performance includes a victory over Georgia on January 8, which was their first win in the SEC this season. The game against Texas will kick off at 2 p.m. CT and will be broadcasted on ESPN. Beth Mowins and Rebecca Lobo will provide commentary for fans tuning in.
Radio Broadcast and Fan Experience
Listeners can follow the action on the LSU Sports Radio Network, featuring Patrick Wright and Shaeeta Williams as announcers. Fans attending the game are encouraged to wear white gear for this season’s White Out event. Each seat will feature LED wristbands, courtesy of FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake, and white shirts will be distributed in the lower bowl.
Series History and Statistics
- LSU currently holds a record of 15 wins and 2 losses overall.
- They have a 1-2 record in the SEC.
- This game marks the 11th meeting between LSU and Texas.
- Texas leads the all-time series 7-4, while LSU has a 2-1 advantage at home.
- The last encounter was in the 2025 SEC Tournament, where Texas won 65-49.
Historically, both teams have faced each other while ranked in seven games. The last time LSU defeated Texas was on March 27, 2004, during the NCAA Sweet 16. LSU aims to break Texas’s three-game winning streak in this rivalry, which includes encounters dating back to 1977.
Key Players
In their last game against Georgia, senior Flau’jae Johnson led the Tigers with an impressive 25 points. This performance marked a significant bounce-back after a scoreless outing against Vanderbilt earlier in January. Johnson’s career total now exceeds 1,800 points, making her the ninth player in program history to reach this milestone.
- Flau’jae Johnson: 25 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks.
- MiLaysia Fulwiley: 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Amiya Joyner: 12 points, 11 rebounds (5th double-double of the season).
- ZaKiyah Johnson: 12 points.
LSU demonstrates exceptional performance in multiple statistics, leading the nation in seven categories including bench points, field goal percentage, and scoring offense.
