For the fifth year running, March Madness is set to light up the PMAC, and this time, Kim Mulkey’s Tigers are roaring in as a #2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. It's a significant leap for LSU, marking their first appearance as a 2-seed since 2008, after spending the last four seasons as a 3-seed.
The Tigers are gearing up to face the #15 seed Jacksonville on Friday, with the game time still in the air. A win would see them clash with the victor of the #7 Texas Tech vs. #10 Villanova matchup on Sunday.
Positioned in UCLA’s bracket, LSU has their work cut out for them. UConn holds the top overall seed, while Texas and South Carolina round out the other top seeds.
This year, the Women’s Tournament will unfold its second weekend entirely in Fort Worth and Sacramento. Unfortunately for Tiger fans planning to hit the road, a Sweet 16 advancement would take LSU to Sacramento.
As we plot LSU’s potential path to the Final Four, there are a couple of intriguing narratives. First, a Sweet 16 showdown could see LSU facing #3 Duke, a team they dominated 93-77 in Durham during the SEC/ACC Challenge.
Then, if the seeds hold true in the Sacramento 2 Region, LSU might find themselves in a high-stakes rematch against UCLA in the Elite 8. The Bruins dashed LSU’s hopes last year in Spokane, setting the stage for a potential revenge game that fans won’t want to miss.