Tennessee Women's Basketball Faces LSU in SEC Showdown

No. 16/15 Tennessee women's basketball team (13-1, 1-1 SEC) is set to face No. 6/4 LSU (17-0, 2-0 SEC) on January 9, marking its second consecutive matchup against a top-10 opponent. The Lady Vols have had a mixed start in SEC play, boasting five players averaging double figures, led by a guard averaging 17.8 points per game. LSU remains undefeated this season, with key contributions from players like Flau'jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow. Meanwhile, LSU's men's team has struggled, recently losing to Missouri 83-67, raising concerns about their long-term performance. Despite the men's setbacks, LSU's women's team has maintained a solid ranking, currently sitting at No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Upcoming games for both teams will be pivotal as they navigate the SEC schedule.