LSU Women's Basketball Takes on Ole Miss in Key SEC Matchup

Both teams are 8-4 in SEC play and jockeying for NCAA Tournament seeding

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The LSU women's basketball team travels to Oxford, Mississippi to face off against the Ole Miss Rebels in a key Southeastern Conference matchup. Both teams enter the game with 8-4 conference records and are looking to improve their positioning for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. LSU is coming off a close loss to South Carolina, while Ole Miss is riding high after a 94-81 win over Tennessee.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for the SEC standings and NCAA Tournament seeding. LSU and Ole Miss are two of the top teams in the conference, and this matchup could determine which squad gets a better seed and potentially an easier path in the Big Dance.

The details

LSU enters the contest at 22-4 overall, while Ole Miss is 21-6. The Rebels are coming off an impressive win over Tennessee, while LSU is looking to bounce back from a close loss to South Carolina. This will be the 67th meeting between the two programs, with LSU holding a 43-23 all-time series lead.

  • The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, February 20, 2026.
  • LSU is coming off a loss to South Carolina on February 17, 2026.

The players

LSU Women's Basketball Team

The LSU women's basketball team is led by head coach Kim Mulkey and features a talented roster of players looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

Ole Miss Rebels

The Ole Miss women's basketball team is coached by Yolett McPhee-McCuin and has had a strong season, currently sitting at 21-6 overall and 8-4 in SEC play.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge game for both teams as they try to improve their NCAA Tournament seeding. It's going to be a hard-fought battle between two of the top teams in the SEC.”

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

“We're excited to be hosting LSU and know it's going to be a tough challenge. But our team is ready to compete and show what we're capable of on our home court.”

— Yolett McPhee-McCuin, Head Coach, Ole Miss Women's Basketball

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a higher seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the top teams in the SEC promises to be an exciting and hard-fought battle, with major implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.