Louisiana opens its 2026-27 women’s basketball preseason Thursday against LSU Alexandria at the Cajundome. The exhibition is the first of two tuneups before the Ragin’ Cajuns begin the regular season in November, with a roster blending returning scorers and newcomers.

By the Numbers
  • Tipoff is Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m.; admission is free.
  • Louisiana has six returning players and nine newcomers.
  • Imani Daniel averaged 12.7 points in Sun Belt play last season and led the team’s returners with 170 rebounds.
  • Mikaylah Manley scored 419 points in 2025-26.
Yes, But

Coach Garry Brodhead is encouraged by the team’s summer progress, but says the squad still has significant work ahead, particularly on defense as newcomers and younger players settle in.

State of Play
  • Thursday’s game is the first of two exhibitions; Louisiana hosts Mississippi Christian on Oct. 29.
  • No TV or radio broadcast is planned; live stats will be available online.
  • The regular-season opener is Nov. 3 at home against Xavier (La.).
Bottom Line

The exhibitions give Louisiana its final chance to build cohesion and defensive consistency before the season begins, with a mix of proven returners and 9 newcomers shaping the team’s outlook.