LSU Women's Basketball Hosts Tennessee in SEC Showdown

LSU seniors Flau'jae Johnson, Izzy Besselman, and Amiya Joyner to be honored in final home game of the season.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 9:23pm

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The sixth-ranked LSU Tigers women's basketball team will host the Tennessee Volunteers on Thursday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge. This will be the final regular season home game for three LSU seniors - Flau'jae Johnson, Izzy Besselman, and Amiya Joyner. LSU and Tennessee have met 74 times previously, with the Lady Vols leading the series 53-21, but LSU has won the last 6 of 8 matchups. LSU is looking to continue its longest winning streak against Tennessee, as the Tigers have never defeated the Lady Vols four games in a row.

Why it matters

This game marks the final home appearance for three key members of the LSU program, including Flau'jae Johnson and Izzy Besselman who were part of the team's first national championship in 2023. LSU has been a consistent Elite Eight team since the seniors' freshman year, and they will look to close out their home careers with a win over a longtime SEC rival.

The details

LSU is led by junior guard Mikaylah Williams, who is just 8 points away from reaching 1,500 career points. Senior Flau'jae Johnson is also closing in on 2,000 career points, needing just 35 more to join an elite group of LSU legends. In their last game, the Tigers set program records for bench points (39.7 per game) and rebounding margin (19.1) in a 108-55 win over Missouri.

  • LSU and Tennessee will meet for the 75th all-time matchup on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • This will be the final regular season home game for LSU seniors Flau'jae Johnson, Izzy Besselman, and Amiya Joyner.

The players

Flau'jae Johnson

A senior guard who was part of LSU's first national championship team in 2023 and is 35 points away from reaching 2,000 career points.

Izzy Besselman

A senior forward who has been a part of the LSU program for four years and helped the Tigers win the national title in 2023.

Amiya Joyner

A senior transfer from East Carolina who has been one of the team's top rebounders this season, leading the Tigers with 211 boards.

Mikaylah Williams

A junior guard who is just 8 points away from reaching 1,500 career points at LSU.

MiLaysia Fulwiley

A junior guard who recently recorded her first career double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Missouri.

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What they’re saying

“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

LSU's final two games of the SEC regular season include a road matchup at Mississippi State and this home finale against Tennessee.

The takeaway

This game represents the culmination of the careers of three key LSU seniors who have been integral parts of the program's recent success, including winning a national championship in 2023. Their leadership and contributions will be celebrated as the Tigers look to close out the home schedule with a win over a longtime SEC rival.