LSU’s Season-Opening Loss: What It Means for Their Quest to Repeat Women’s Hoops Title

LSU forward Angel Reese, guard Last-Tear Poa and guard Mikaylah Williams look on during their women's college basketball game against Colorado on Nov. 6, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

LSU’s first defeat of the season against Colorado might put their championship aspirations at risk, as the lack of opportunities against quality nonconference opponents may result in a lower NCAA tournament seed.

The LSU Tigers have assembled an exceptionally talented roster led by forward Angel Reese, and Coach Mulkey’s squad is working on building chemistry to live up to their preseason hype as title favorites. Their loss to Colorado, a skilled and experienced team, has highlighted the Tigers’ need to further develop their team cohesion and tactics before SEC play begins.

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey looks on as the top-ranked Tigers fall to Colorado in the season's first game on Nov. 6, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)LSU head coach Kim Mulkey looks on as the top-ranked Tigers fall to Colorado in the season's first game on Nov. 6, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey looks on as the top-ranked Tigers fall to Colorado in the season’s first game on Nov. 6, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

LSU needs to regroup and adapt quickly as they face upcoming lower-quality opponents before tackling their tougher nonconference games against Virginia and Virginia Tech. The Tigers’ preparation and performance will determine their fate in this highly competitive season.

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