headlines-featured https://lsusathletics.com en-us Hays Departs LSUS Women’s Basketball for Charleston Southern https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260506dd3z7q Tim Hays has departed LSU Shreveport to accept the head coaching position at Charleston Southern University following two highly successful seasons leading the Pilots. Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260506dd3z7q LSWA Names Markisic to All-Louisiana Second Team https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260418nykewt  LSU Shreveport women’s basketball standout Selma Markisic has been named to the LSWA All-Louisiana Second Team, adding another major honor to her standout 2025–26 campaign. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260418nykewt Markisic Named NAIA Women's Basketball All-American https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260330hb2blu LSU Shreveport women’s basketball standout Selma Markisic has been named an NAIA All-American Second Team selection, capping off one of the most decorated individual seasons in program history. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260330hb2blu LSUS Women’s Basketball Falls to Campbellsville, 66-59, in NAIA Second Round https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260314vrjvks The LSU Shreveport women’s basketball team saw its historic season come to a close on Saturday afternoon, falling to No. 4 seed Campbellsville University, 66-59, in the NAIA Women’s Basketball Tournament Second Round at Powell Athletic Center. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260314vrjvks LSUS Handles Benedictine, Advances to Face Host Campbellsville https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260313zq16e6 The LSU Shreveport women's basketball team advanced in the NAIA Women's Basketball National Tournament with a 76-63 victory over Benedictine College in the First Round on Thursday inside Powell Athletic Center. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260313zq16e6 No. 7 LSUS Set to Face No. 10 Benedictine in NAIA Women’s Basketball First Round https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260312lgkkgj The LSU Shreveport women’s basketball team will begin its run in the 2026 NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship First and Second Rounds on Friday night as the No. 7 seeded Pilots face No. 10 seed Benedictine College in the Campbellsville Bracket hosted by Campbellsville University. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260312lgkkgj LSUS Women’s Basketball Earns No. 7 Seed in Campbellsville Bracket of 2026 NAIA First and Second Rounds https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260305vy9z3x LSU Shreveport Women’s Basketball will continue its postseason run as the No. 7 seed in the Campbellsville Bracket of the 2026 NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship First and Second Rounds, hosted by Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Ky. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260305vy9z3x LSUS Women's Basketball Captures RRAC Tournament Title with 64-59 Win Over TAMUSA; Markisic Named Tournament MVP https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260301rozp9j LSU Shreveport completed its championship run Sunday afternoon, holding off Texas A&M-San Antonio for a 64-59 victory to claim the Red River Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament title. With the win, the Pilots improve to 27-4 overall, capturing both the RRAC regular season championship for the third consecutive year and the tournament crown. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260301rozp9j No. 1 LSUS Advances to RRAC Championship with 79-68 Win Over Xavier https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260228tm9a9y Top-seeded LSU Shreveport punched its ticket to the RRAC Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship on Saturday afternoon, defeating Xavier University of Louisiana, 79-68, inside the Laborde Earles Coliseum. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260228tm9a9y Markisic Named RRAC Player of the Year https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/2026022790uc7q LSU Shreveport women’s basketball standout Selma Markisic has been named the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Player of the Year, capping a remarkable graduate campaign for the Pilots. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/2026022790uc7q Coleman Sweeps RRAC Top Honors as Newcomer and Defensive Player of the Year https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602279992jr LSU Shreveport women’s basketball junior guard Toni Coleman has been named the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) Newcomer of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, capping off a historic debut season with the Pilots. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602279992jr Hays Earns Back-to-Back RRAC Coach of the Year Honors https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602279ifvzo Tim Hays has been named the Red River Athletic Conference Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season after leading LSU Shreveport to another championship-caliber campaign in 2025. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602279ifvzo Five Pilots Earn RRAC All-Conference Honors https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260227he2fhk LSU Shreveport women’s basketball continued its dominant 2025-26 campaign as five Pilots were recognized on the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) All-Conference Teams, highlighted by First Team selections for Selma Markisic and Toni Coleman. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260227he2fhk No. 1 LSUS Set to Face No. 4 Xavier (La.) in RRAC Semifinals Saturday https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260227naaj1j  LSU Shreveport women’s basketball, the No. 1 seed in the Red River Athletic Conference Tournament, will take on No. 4 seed Xavier University of Louisiana in the semifinal round on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Alexandria, La. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m., with a trip to the RRAC Championship game on the line. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260227naaj1j LSUS Women’s Basketball Receives Votes in Final NAIA Top 25 Poll https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/2026022605s1x4 The LSU Shreveport women’s basketball team continued its national recognition by receiving votes to the tune of 44 points in the final NAIA Women’s Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/2026022605s1x4 LSUS Advances in Commanding Fashion, Defeats OLLU 84-41 https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260224x9k0gr Top-seeded LSU Shreveport delivered a dominant performance Tuesday night at The Dock, cruising past Our Lady of the Lake University, 84-41, in the RRAC Women’s Basketball Tournament Quarterfinal. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260224x9k0gr Pilots Ready to Launch Postseason Push in RRAC Quarterfinal https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260223hnuldp The postseason tips off Tuesday night at The Dock as No. 1 seed LSU Shreveport hosts No. 8 seed Our Lady of the Lake University in the Red River Athletic Conference Quarterfinal at 5:30 p.m. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260223hnuldp LSUS Closes Regular Season with 60-38 Victory Over Our Lady of the Lake https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221u4uqn8  The No. 1-seeded LSU Shreveport women’s basketball team capped off the regular season in dominant fashion Saturday afternoon, defeating Our Lady of the Lake University, 60-38. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221u4uqn8 LSUS Falls in Tight Road Battle at TAMU-San Antonio, 71-67 https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260219wzoqjj LSU Shreveport women’s basketball battled back from an early deficit but came up just short in a 71-67 loss to Texas A&M-San Antonio on the road Thursday night. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260219wzoqjj LSUS Celebrates Senior Day with Wire-to-Wire Win Against Xavier https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214s93ekv On Senior Day Saturday afternoon, the LSU Shreveport women’s basketball team celebrated its veterans with a 73-65 victory over Xavier University of Louisiana. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214s93ekv LSUS Comes Up Short in Tight 66-62 Homecoming Battle https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212wwvey1 The LSU Shreveport women’s basketball team saw its 18-game conference winning streak come to an end Thursday night, falling 66-62 to North American University on Homecoming at The Dock. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212wwvey1 LSU Shreveport Women’s Basketball Continues to Receive Votes in NAIA Top 25 Poll https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260211iusj50 The LSU Shreveport women’s basketball team continues to receive votes nationally, earning 50 points in the NAIA Women’s Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll released on Feb. 11. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260211iusj50 Pilots Clamp Down Defensively in 49-38 Road Win Over Texas College https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260210whdel7 Behind a strong defensive effort and a double-double from Ally Fleenor, LSU Shreveport women’s basketball earned a 49-38 road victory over Texas College. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260210whdel7 LSUS Controls the Glass, Pulls Away for 74-53 Road Victory at Southwest https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207x4boq0 The LSU Shreveport women’s basketball team used a strong second half to secure a 74-53 road victory over the University of the Southwest on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260207x4boq0 LSUS Earns 77-57 Road Win at UNT Dallas https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260205vosg4t LSU Shreveport picked up a 77-57 road victory over UNT Dallas on Thursday night. With the win, the Pilots improve to 20-2 overall and remain unbeaten in Red River Athletic Conference play at 16-0. UNT Dallas falls to 8-11 on the season and 7-10 in conference action. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260205vosg4t LSU Shreveport Women’s Basketball Welcomes Sirena “Peanut” Tuitele as Assistant Coach https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20250916q3dd0k LSU Shreveport Head Women’s Basketball Coach Tim Hays has announced the addition of Sirena “Peanut” Tuitele as the program’s new assistant coach. Tuitele officially joined the Pilots’ staff on February 2, 2026. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20250916q3dd0k Markisic, Coleman Claim Both RRAC Weekly Honors https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260202qrye0a LSU Shreveport women’s basketball took home both Red River Athletic Conference weekly awards for the dates of Jan. 26–Feb. 1, as Selma Markisic was selected Offensive Player of the Week and Toni Coleman earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260202qrye0a LSU Shreveport Controls Tempo in 78–54 Victory Over LSU Alexandria https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260131sjvwo6 LSU Shreveport women’s basketball set the tone from the opening tip on Saturday afternoon, using steady offense and stifling defense to earn a 78–54 win over LSU Alexandria at The Dock. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260131sjvwo6 Relentless Defense Fuels LSUS Women’s Basketball in 73-32 Win Over Louisiana Christian https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260129vy0ckc LSU Shreveport women’s basketball never trailed in a 73-32 victory over Louisiana Christian University on Thursday night at The Dock. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260129vy0ckc Pilots Women’s Basketball Receives Votes in Latest NAIA Top 25 Poll https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260128lyqnu7 The LSU Shreveport women’s basketball team continues to earn national recognition, receiving 17 votes in the latest NAIA Women’s Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://lsusathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260128lyqnu7