GSU, LSU announce ’24-25 women’s hoops matchup
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The Grambling State women’s basketball team will take on LSU at Brookshire Grocery Arena on Dec. 8.
The contest will be the fifth meeting all-time between the two programs with LSU holding a 4-0 edge.
Grambling State, led by head coach Courtney Simmons, is coming off a sensational 2023-24 season that saw the Tigers finish 23- 10 overall and 15-3 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
It marked the first time GSU eclipsed 20 wins in a season since 2002-03. The Tigers reached the SWAC Semifinals and earned a berth in the 2024 WNIT, defeating Oral Roberts in the opening round.
Last season, Grambling State also beat Arizona State 70-67, GSU’s first with over a Power Five opponent since 2017.
This contest marks a return home for GSU basketball studentathlete Kahia Warmsley, a Shreveport native and graduate of Mansfield High. She was GSU’s leading scorer averaging 10.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals.
While at Mansfield High, she led the Wolverines to back-to-back state title appearances capturing the state title as a junior. She was also named the LHSAA Player of the Year, the Shreveport Times All-Area Player of the Year, and a four-time all-district selection and a two-time all-state selection.
“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.
LSU is led by four-time National Championship winning head coach Kim Mulkey. Her Tigers are coming off a season that saw them reach the NCAA Elite Eight after finishing the season with a 31-6 overall record.
“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. With an easy drive for fans of both fan bases, we expect a full house and tremendous game atmosphere on December 8th,” said RPPI President, Zach Franz.
“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,” said Sara Nelms, Director of Sports, Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission.
