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Angel Reese will return to Baton Rouge with the Chicago Sky to play a WNBA preseason game


Angel Reese will return to Baton Rouge with the Chicago Sky to play a WNBA preseason game

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Bayou Barbie is coming back to Baton Rouge.

LSU announced on Friday, Jan. 31 that Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky will play a WNBA preseason game inside of the PMAC on May 2, 2025.

The game, which will be played against the Brazil National Team, will kick off at 7 p.m. CT.

Tickets will be available on LSUtix.net starting on Feb. 17.

"We are excited to host a WNBA game in May featuring the Chicago Sky and Angel Reese," Coach Kim Mulkey said. "Angel played a major role in establishing our program at LSU and I know our fans are going to be excited to have her back in the PMAC. She had such a great rookie season and we can't wait to continue to watch her thrive in the WNBA."

"I'm very excited the Sky will play a preseason game at LSU," Reese said. "It will be amazing to return to Baton Rouge, a community that means so much to me. LSU was instrumental in preparing me for the WNBA and I can't wait to hit the court in front of both Tigers and Sky fans!"

Reese played as a Tiger for two seasons and was a part of the dynamic team that led LSU Women's Basketball to its very first NCAA Championship in 2023.

She was selected by the Chicago Sky during the 2024 WNBA Draft in the first round as the No. 7 pick.

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