LSU overwhelms Oklahoma in SEC Tournament quarterfinal, advancing to Saturday semifinal rematch with South Carolina

LSU’s offense surges past Oklahoma in Greenville

LSU powered into the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball tournament semifinals on Friday, March 6, 2026, with a 112-78 quarterfinal win over Oklahoma at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. The result sends LSU into a Saturday, March 7 semifinal against South Carolina, setting up a high-profile rematch between two teams that have been among the conference’s top contenders throughout the season.

LSU’s 112 points stood out as a decisive marker of the game’s direction: the Tigers maintained scoring pressure across four quarters and produced a 40-point fourth quarter to turn a comfortable lead into a rout. Oklahoma’s 78 points included a 29-point final period, but the Sooners were unable to close the gap once LSU’s margin expanded in the second half.

Oklahoma’s run ends against a faster pace and sustained scoring

Oklahoma entered the quarterfinal with momentum after a tournament win over Florida on Thursday, March 5. That victory pushed the Sooners’ season record to 24-6 at the time and extended a seven-game winning streak heading into the LSU matchup.

Against LSU, Oklahoma’s best offensive output came from Aaliyah Chavez, who scored 20 points on 6-of-16 shooting and made two 3-pointers. Still, the Sooners were outscored in each quarter and trailed by double digits for extended stretches, including a 72-49 halftime deficit and a 29-16 third-quarter gap that left little room for a comeback.

Semifinal set: LSU vs. South Carolina on March 7

The quarterfinal win advances LSU to face South Carolina in the semifinals on Saturday, March 7, as the SEC tournament continues in Greenville through March 8. South Carolina reached the semifinal round with an 87-64 quarterfinal victory over Kentucky earlier Friday.

The bracket now positions LSU and South Carolina on a collision course for a tournament spot in the championship game. The teams’ meeting also carries implications for national positioning as the sport approaches Selection Sunday for the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament on March 15.

What to watch next

• Can LSU replicate its offensive pace against a South Carolina defense that controlled Kentucky over four quarters?

• Will Oklahoma respond in its next postseason opportunity with adjustments after conceding 112 points in a single-elimination setting?

• How will Saturday’s semifinal shape the SEC’s profile entering the final week before the NCAA tournament bracket is announced?

The SEC women’s basketball tournament is being played March 4–8, 2026, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.