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Men's Basketball

The LSU men’s basketball team cheers from the side on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during LSU's 89-80 win against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU fined for court storming after men’s basketball’s win over Kentucky

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 22, 2024

The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday it will fine LSU $100,000 for the court storming that took place on Wednesday night after the men’s basketball team’s 75-74 win over No. 17 Kentucky. Spectators...

LSU men's Basketball team members and coaches watch the game from the sidelines on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

SEC men’s basketball power rankings: Where does LSU rank after back-to-back upset wins?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 22, 2024

It’s been an exciting five days for LSU men's hoops, as the Tigers have finally learned how to win tight games, coming up with thrilling one-point victories over No. 11 South Carolina and No. 17 Kentucky. In...

LSU men's basketball sophomore forward Tyrell Ward (15) reacts to a foul call Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, during LSU's 73-66 win against Southeastern Louisiana University at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops upsets No. 17 Kentucky 75-74 with Tyrell Ward’s miraculous buzzer beater

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 22, 2024

If you’ve watched LSU play this season, you know you can never look away from a game. On Saturday against No. 17 Kentucky, you couldn’t look away when LSU faced a deficit of 15, and you certainly...

LSU cheerleaders shake their pompoms through the smoke in cheer for the men's basketball team on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, before LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU hoops roundtable: Can LSU women’s hoops stay hot? Can LSU men’s hoops beat Kentucky?

By Tyler Harden, Jason Willis and Tre Allen February 20, 2024

Both LSU basketball teams are coming off wins over the weekend and enter the end of February looking to boost their postseason resumes. LSU women’s basketball had last week off but returned to play...

LSU men's basketball graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) watches his teammates from the sidelines on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Signature win: LSU men’s basketball seals the deal in 64-63 win over No. 11 South Carolina

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 17, 2024

When South Carolina’s Ta’lon Cooper made a 3-pointer to break its tie with the Tigers, putting the Gamecocks up 63-60 with 29 seconds left, it could’ve been the dagger. LSU has come to the doorstep...

LSU men's Basketball senior forward Mwani Wilkinson (5) shakes hands with graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball drops 82-80 bout at Florida after final shot comes up short

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 13, 2024

The story of LSU’s season has been close, but not quite. Between five different games where the Tigers have closed a 20-point deficit to single digits, none have been quite as heartbreaking as Tuesday’s...

Mike the Tiger and the LSU cheerleaders sing the alma mater on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, after LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU hoops roundtable: LSU women turning the corner? Can LSU men make a run?

By Tyler Harden, Jason Willis and Tre Allen February 13, 2024

The LSU basketball teams prepare for another week of games after drastically different weekend results.The men’s team is looking to find its footing in the midst of arguably its toughest stretch...

LSU men's Basketball graduate student forward Will Baker (9) jumps to shoot the ball on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Alabama completes sweep over LSU men’s basketball as Tigers fall 109-92

By Tre Allen February 10, 2024

The LSU Tigers lost their second game of the season to the Alabama Crimson Tide 109-92 as the Tigers lost back-to-back games in SEC play.The Crimson Tide came into this game shooting 38% from three and...

LSU men's Basketball senior forward Derek Fountain (20) and 5th-year senior guard Trae Hannibal (0) helps graduate student guard Jordan Wright (6) up on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Despite late comeback attempt, Tennessee makes it look easy as LSU men’s basketball falls 88-68

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 7, 2024

LSU was down as many as 26 against No. 6 Tennessee, but the Tigers never gave up. LSU has gotten up from a punch better than anyone this year, and on Wednesday, the team drew as close as eight points in...

LSU cheerleaders shake their pompoms through the smoke in cheer for the men's basketball team on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, before LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU hoops roundtable: Can men’s hoops compete in Knoxville? Can women’s hoops dominate on the road?

It was a big weekend for LSU basketball as both programs bounced back with blowout wins. The men’s team started the weekend strong with a 95-74 win over Arkansas, leading by as much as 28 during...

LSU men's Basketball graduate student forward Will Baker (9) jumps to shoot the ball on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during LSU's 94-74 win against Arkansas in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Resurgent Will Baker leads LSU men’s basketball to 95-74 win over Arkansas

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor February 3, 2024

After Will Baker scored a stunning 29 points in LSU’s season opener, it would’ve been hard to believe he’d reach the 20-point plateau or make multiple 3-pointers just once more in his next 19 games. For...

LSU men’s basketball freshman guard Mike Williams III (2) shoots the ball on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, during LSU's 89-80 win against Ole Miss in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

How Mike Williams has started to find his footing for LSU men’s basketball

By Tre Allen February 2, 2024

In any sport, it's hard for a freshman to transition from high school to college, but Mike Williams III looks like he's starting to find his footing.The 6-foot-3 freshman from Cumberland, Maryland, was...