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LSU Falls Short Again, Loses to South Carolina 83-77

3/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

LSU women's basketball lost 83-77 to South Carolina in the SEC Tournament semifinals on March 7, 2026.
The loss left LSU 0-7 against South Carolina under coach Kim Mulkey.
MiLaysia Fulwiley scored a season-high 24 points against her former team.
Jada Richard added 17 points.
Mulkey noted the small margin of error in close games against elite teams and called for composure and execution.

History

Historical Context

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has been a powerhouse in women's basketball since its inception in the 1979-80 season. Tennessee, under coach Pat Summitt, dominated the league, winning eight national championships by 2015. In 1991, Tennessee's victory over LSU in the SEC Tournament semifinals highlighted this rivalry, which continues today as LSU faces challenges against teams like South Carolina, reflecting the evolving competitive landscape of women's college basketball.

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Story summary

LSU women's basketball lost 83-77 to South Carolina in the SEC Tournament semifinals on March 7, 2026.
The loss left LSU 0-7 against South Carolina under coach Kim Mulkey.
MiLaysia Fulwiley scored a season-high 24 points against her former team.
Jada Richard added 17 points.
Mulkey noted the small margin of error in close games against elite teams and called for composure and execution.

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