BATON ROUGE — The LSU women’s basketball team has been making waves in NCAA tournament projections, consistently positioned as a No. 2 seed over recent weeks. With a current record of 22-3 and 8-3 in the SEC, the Tigers appear firmly in contention for this seed, provided they navigate the final two weeks of the regular season without any significant missteps.
As the anticipation builds for LSU’s critical matchup against South Carolina, scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. CT at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the stakes are especially high. A victory against the highly regarded Gamecocks, who boast a record of 24-2 and sit atop the SEC at 10-1, could catapult LSU’s standing and dreams of securing a coveted No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
The NCAA selection committee recently unveiled its first round of top 16 seeds, placing LSU as the No. 8 overall seed. This positioning indicates that if the season were to conclude today, the Tigers would indeed hold the No. 2 line. However, with two weeks remaining in the regular season and the SEC tournament on the horizon, LSU has a viable opportunity to enhance their seeding.
To further bolster their chances for a No. 1 seed, a win against South Carolina would be instrumental. Nevertheless, LSU will likely need to advance to at least the semifinals of the SEC tournament to solidify their shot at ascending to that top seed category in the NCAA tournament.
Current rankings in the women’s NCAA Tournament top 16 seeds include heavyweights like UConn, South Carolina, and Texas, alongside LSU, firmly positioning the Tigers among competitive company. As the season unfolds, LSU fans are hopeful that their team will not only maintain their strong performance but also make a significant impact in the tournament, aiming for the ultimate goal of championship glory.