LSU vs. Colorado: Preview and prediction for Tigers women’s basketball season opener in Las Vegas

Here’s a preview and prediction as LSU begins its national title defense against No. 20 Colorado on Monday night.

LSU women’s basketball looks to begin its national title defense on Monday night, kicking the year off with a top-25 showdown against Colorado in Las Vegas.

The game will tip at 6:30 p.m. CT and be nationally televised on TNT.

There are several big stories to monitor on Monday night, most notably the anticipated debut of Louisville transfer [autotag]Hailey Van Lith[/autotag]. The arrival of Van Lith along with a few top-rated freshmen, has led to even bigger expectations in Kim Mulkey’s third year.

We’ve gotten a preview of what this team might look like with two exhibitions, but this is its first real test. Here’s what to watch for when [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] and the Tigers take the floor tonight.