The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team resumes competition on Sunday, facing the 13th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners in a highly anticipated matchup at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. The game is set to begin at 20:00 UTC on ESPN2, featuring commentary from Courtney Lyle and Andraya Carter.
This contest marks the third meeting between the teams, with both previous matchups occurring in the last seven years. LSU emerged victorious in their last encounter, winning 107-100 in Baton Rouge on January 30, 2025. The first meeting took place on December 7, 2019, during the Big 12/SEC Challenge, where Oklahoma claimed a 90-68 victory.
Recent Performance and Key Players
LSU enters this game following a successful week, going 2-0. A standout performance came from junior Mikaylah Williams, who played a crucial role in the Tigers’ 70-65 win over No. 2 Texas. Williams, a native of Bossier City, Louisiana, scored 20 points, along with seven rebounds, four assists, and five steals. Her pivotal three-pointer, made with just one second remaining on the shot clock in the final minute of the game, helped solidify LSU’s lead.
This victory against Texas was significant for LSU, marking the program’s first win against an AP Top 2 team since 2008. The last time LSU defeated a top-five opponent was during the 2023 National Championship when they triumphed over Iowa, 102-85, securing their first national title.
As LSU prepares to face Oklahoma, the team aims to achieve back-to-back victories against ranked opponents for the first time since their NCAA tournament run in 2023, where they defeated No. 4 Virginia Tech and No. 3 Iowa.
Upcoming Challenges and Rankings
LSU’s upcoming schedule is challenging, featuring seven SEC teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25. This stretch includes matchups against notable rivals such as No. 11 Kentucky, No. 12 Vanderbilt, and No. 13 Oklahoma. Under head coach Kim Mulkey, the Tigers have demonstrated resilience, holding a record of 21-14 against ranked opponents during her tenure.
LSU leads the nation in six statistical categories, including bench points per game (43.8) and field goal percentage (53.3). Their performance has positioned them as a formidable force in women’s basketball, evidenced by their scoring offense of 100.1 points per game and a scoring margin of 44.2.
