Southeastern Louisiana will preview its 2026-27 women’s basketball team Thursday against Southern-New Orleans, with the season opener against No. 9 LSU coming five days later. The Lions return scoring leader Aliyah Collins and add nine newcomers as they prepare for the regular season.

By the Numbers
  • 14.7 points per game: Collins’ average last season, fourth-best in the Southland Conference.
  • 5 returners and 9 newcomers make up Southeastern’s roster.
  • 6 p.m. Thursday: Exhibition tipoff at the University Center.
  • Nov. 2: Regular-season opener at No. 9 LSU.
State of Play
  • The exhibition is Southeastern’s final tune-up before the regular season.
  • Rebounding leader Eryn McKinzie and first-year standout Natalie Huff are among the returning players. Emma Lucio also returns after missing last season.
  • Transfers and newcomers include Micah Cooper, Lillian Merow, Susan Fahnbulleh, Yolaine Luthi, Diana Szakolczi and Shaine Parker.
What’s Next

Southeastern hosts SUNO Thursday, then opens the regular season Monday, Nov. 2, at LSU. The opener will air on SEC Network.

Bottom Line

Thursday’s exhibition offers the first look at a reshaped Lions roster before it faces a ranked LSU team to start the season.