LSU Tigers vs UConn Huskies women's basketball showdown in Nashville

The LSU Tigers women's basketball team will face the UConn Huskies at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on December 20 as part of the 2026 espnW Invitational. It will be the first regular‑season meeting between the programs since 2016, when UConn won 76‑53, and the tenth overall matchup, with UConn leading the series 8‑1. The game features the sport’s two winningest active coaches: LSU head coach Kim Mulkey, who holds a 783‑130 record and is the fastest NCAA coach to reach 750 wins, and UConn head coach Geno Auriemma, a 12‑time national champion. Tickets go on sale in early fall with pre‑sale access available online; broadcast details and game time have not yet been announced. Virginia and Kentucky will also compete at the invitational the same weekend.