BOSSIER CITY, La. — Officials announced Tuesday that the Grambling State women’s basketball team will face LSU at Brookshire Grocery Arena on Dec. 8.
Russ Potts Productions Inc., in conjunction with Brookshire Grocery Arena and the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, announced the matchup, which marks the fifth meeting between the two teams. LSU leads the series 4-0.
Under second-year head coach Courtney Simmons, Grambling State is coming off a standout 2023-24 season with a 23-10 overall record and a 15-3 mark in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Last season marked the first time GSU surpassed 20 wins since the 2002-03 season. The Tigers advanced to the SWAC semifinals and participated in the 2024 WNIT, defeating Oral Roberts in the opening round. They also recorded a victory over Arizona State, 70-67, marking GSU’s first win against a Power Five school since 2017.
The game also represents a homecoming for GSU player Kahia Warmsley, a Shreveport native and Mansfield High graduate. Last season, she led the team, averaging 10.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
“Having an opportunity to bring the spotlight that’s shining so bright on women’s basketball right now to North Louisiana is huge. I hope all the Tiger fans across the state come out and support both teams,” Simmons said in a statement.
LSU, led by four-time national championship-winning head coach Kim Mulkey, reached the NCAA Elite Eight last season after finishing 31-6.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Tigers from LSU and Grambling to meet up for an in-state clash at the neutral site of Brookshire Grocery Arena,” said Zach Franz, president of Russ Potts Productions Inc. “With an easy drive for fans of both fan bases, we expect a full house and tremendous game atmosphere on Dec. 8.”
Sara Nelms, director of sports for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, also expressed enthusiasm for the event. “The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission looks forward to partnering with RPPI and the Brookshire Grocery Arena to host a highly anticipated LSU and Grambling matchup in December. This game will be a great way for our communities and local alumni groups to unite and support women’s sports,” Nelms said.
