LSU Eunice Women's Basketball Captures Second Straight Conference Title

Bengals clinch automatic berth to Region 23 Tournament with 67-58 win over Baton Rouge CC

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The LSU Eunice women's basketball team claimed their second consecutive LCCAC regular season championship with a 67-58 victory over Baton Rouge Community College on Saturday. The Bengals, now 21-6 overall and 8-0 in conference play, earned an automatic bid to the upcoming Region 23 Tournament as the official Louisiana representative.

Why it matters

The Bengals' repeat conference title and automatic tournament bid showcases the continued excellence of the LSU Eunice women's basketball program, which has now won seven state championships in its history. The win also maintains the intense rivalry between LSUE and Baton Rouge CC, two of the top teams in the LCCAC.

The details

LSUE jumped out to a double-digit lead in the first half behind 11 points from sophomore Kamiera McDonald. But Baton Rouge CC fought back in the third quarter, taking their first lead since the opening basket. The Bengals, however, answered each Baton Rouge challenge, regaining the lead for good on free throws from Aryanna Ridgeway with 8:30 remaining. Bella Henry and Edurne Diaz helped seal the win down the stretch for LSUE.

  • The Bengals (21-6, 8-0 LCCAC) claimed the school's seventh state title in program history.
  • LSUE earns an automatic berth into the Region 23 Tournament as the official Louisiana representative. The Bengals will play in first round action on Thursday, March 5.
  • The Bengals close out the regular season on Wednesday with a home date against Southern-Shreveport. Tip-off from the HPRE Center is set for 6:00PM.

The players

Kamiera McDonald

A sophomore on the LSUE women's basketball team who helped jump start the Bengals with 11 first half points.

Bella Henry

A sophomore on the LSUE women's basketball team who put on a show for family and friends in attendance, finishing just shy of a double-double.

Aryanna Ridgeway

A player for the LSUE women's basketball team who helped the Bengals regain the lead with two free throws in the fourth quarter, a lead they would not relinquish.

Edurne Diaz

A player for the LSUE women's basketball team who connected on a floater and three free throws in the final minutes to help seal the win for the Bengals.

Paulina Reichenauer

The leading scorer for LSUE in the game, pouring in 17 points.

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What’s next

The Bengals will play in first round action of the Region 23 Tournament on Thursday, March 5 with opponent and location to be announced later.

The takeaway

The LSU Eunice women's basketball team has established itself as a consistent powerhouse in the LCCAC, winning back-to-back regular season titles and earning another automatic bid to the Region 23 Tournament. Their ability to withstand challenges from rival Baton Rouge CC showcases the program's championship pedigree.