Kim Mulkey's dominant LSU Tigers face an ascendant Duke Blue Devils squad on a hot streak.
The LSU Tigers return to the court for another Sweet 16 appearance under Kim Mulkey, this time preparing for the Duke Blue Devils, whom they have already beaten this year.
The Tigers have cruised through the first two rounds of this tournament, with wins of 116-58 and 101-47. It's a good thing that LSU faced a tough conference schedule, because they haven't really been tested yet.
That'll change on Friday, though, as they face a Blue Devils squad that is on a completely different trajectory from when they met earlier this year. Duke had gone 3-5 at that point in the year. After falling to the Tigers, the Blue Devils lost just two more games the entire season. They beat the Louisville Cardinals in overtime in the ACC Championship, the second time they beat them that season.
Here is a quick rundown of important information to know before the game tips off on Friday:
When is LSU Tigers vs. Duke Blue Devils
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM CT
Location: Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, CA)
How to Watch LSU Tigers vs. Duke Blue Devils
Streaming: Disney+, ESPN+
TV Channel: ESPN
LSU Tigers vs. Duke Blue Devils Betting Lines
Moneyline: LSU -425
Spread: LSU -8.5
Over/Under: 145.5
LSU Tigers vs. Duke Blue Devils Projected Starting Lineups
Tigers: Flau'jae Johnson, Mikaylah Williams, Jada Richard, ZaKiyah Johnson, Kate Koval
Blue Devils: Riley Nelson, Taina Mair, Ashlon Jackson, Delaney Thomas, Toby Fournier
LSU Tigers vs. Duke Blue Devils Injury Updates
Tigers:
Divine Bourrage did not travel with the team as she deals with concussion protocol. Unfortunate timing, but LSU should be able to make up those minutes with someone else off the bench.
Blue Devils:
No new injury news to update for Duke. Jadyn Donovan and Emilee Skinner were lost for the year earlier this season.
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