LSU Lady Tigers to Face Duke in Sweet 16

Teams to meet in rematch of December matchup won by LSU

Mar. 23, 2026 at 3:04am

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The second-seeded LSU women's basketball team will face third-seeded Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The game will be played on Friday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. LSU defeated Duke 93-77 in their previous meeting in December, but Duke has improved defensively since then.

Why it matters

This is a highly anticipated rematch between two top teams in women's college basketball. The winner will advance to the Elite Eight, putting them one step closer to the Final Four and a national championship.

The details

In the December matchup, LSU overcame an early 14-0 deficit to take control of the game. Junior guard MiLaysia Fulwiley provided a spark off the bench with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. LSU also dominated the boards, outrebounding Duke 35-24. However, both teams have improved defensively since then, with LSU allowing just 62.5 points per game and Duke holding opponents to 55.7 points per game.

  • The game will be played on Friday, March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California.

The players

Kim Mulkey

Head coach of the LSU women's basketball team.

MiLaysia Fulwiley

Junior guard for the LSU Lady Tigers.

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What they’re saying

“Playing Duke, if that's who we end up playing, it's hard to beat people twice. They're better, I'm sure, and I think we're better.”

— Kim Mulkey, Head Coach, LSU Women's Basketball

What’s next

The winner of the LSU-Duke matchup will advance to the Elite Eight, one step closer to the Final Four and a national championship.

The takeaway

This Sweet 16 matchup between LSU and Duke features two of the top women's basketball programs in the country, setting up an exciting rematch with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line.