LSU Women's Basketball Advances to Sweet 16 Against Duke

The No. 2 seed Tigers will face the No. 3 seed Blue Devils in Sacramento on Friday night.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:53am

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The LSU women's basketball team is set to compete in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday night, as the No. 2 seed Tigers will face off against the No. 3 seed Duke Blue Devils at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. This will be the seventh overall meeting between the two teams, with LSU holding a 2-2 record against Duke in the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers are seeking their fourth consecutive Elite Eight appearance under head coach Kim Mulkey, who has led LSU to five straight seasons as a host site for the national tournament, the most in program history.

Why it matters

This matchup between LSU and Duke in the Sweet 16 is a highly anticipated game, as both teams have had successful seasons and are looking to advance to the Elite Eight. The winner of this game will move one step closer to the Final Four, making this a crucial game for both programs.

The details

LSU enters the game with a 34-0 record, having averaged a nation-leading 95.3 points per game this season. The Tigers have also set a Division I record with 16 games of scoring 100 or more points. Duke, on the other hand, is 29-5 on the year and is seeking its first Elite Eight appearance since 2015.

  • The game is scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. CT on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • LSU and Duke have met four times in the NCAA Tournament, with LSU holding a 2-2 record against the Blue Devils.

The players

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU women's basketball team, who has led the Tigers to five straight seasons as a host site for the NCAA Tournament, the most in program history.

Beth Mowins

The play-by-play announcer for the game, who will be joined by analyst Debbie Antonelli and reporter Jess Sims.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The winner of the LSU-Duke matchup will advance to the Elite Eight, where they will face the winner of the game between the No. 1 seed and the No. 4 seed in the region.

The takeaway

This Sweet 16 game between LSU and Duke features two of the top women's basketball programs in the country, and the outcome will have major implications for the rest of the NCAA Tournament. Both teams have had impressive seasons and are looking to take the next step towards the Final Four.