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LSU men’s basketball junior forward Derek Fountain (20) drives towards the basket on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, during LSU’s 49-67 loss against Auburn in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops: Tigers lose sixth game in a row, look to find positives for remaining stretch

By Peter Rauterkus January 21, 2023

When Matt McMahon was announced as LSU’s men’s basketball coach, it seemed like the program had a rebuild on its hands. Its coach had just been fired for cause after receiving multiple Level...

LSU men’s basketball junior forward Derek Fountain (20) looks at the basket on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, during LSU’s 49-67 loss against Auburn in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Buzzer beater: LSU men’s hoops loses sixth in a row in blowout against Tennessee

By Peter Rauterkus January 21, 2023

LSU men's basketball continued its losing streak, losing at home to Tennessee 77-56. In the opening moments, LSU showed some early promise, making each of its first three shots. However, that promise didn't...

LSU men’s basketball junior guard Cam Hayes (1) and sophomore guard Justice Williams (11) guard their opponent on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, during LSU’s 49-67 loss against Auburn in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

State of SEC men’s hoops: Where every team lies following the first few weeks of conference play

By Henry Huber January 20, 2023

The SEC took a huge hit in last season’s NCAA tournament following what had previously been a competitive and exciting regular season. Despite entering the tournament with six teams seeded six and...

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LSU men’s basketball: starting lineup shuffling is holding the team back

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor January 20, 2023

For Matt McMahon and LSU, the starting lineup was always going to be fluid to start the season. That’s the nature of a team with extremely little continuity, one that was patched together in the transfer...

LSU head coach Matt McMahon watches as his team falls behind to Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Flash in the Pan: Second-half momentum quickly vanishes, as LSU suffers blowout loss

By Henry Huber January 18, 2023

Is it better to have had a chance and lost it than to not have had a chance at all? LSU’s team and fanbase found out the answer the hard way on Wednesday night.  The first half could best be described...

LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon claps on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, during LSU’s 56-67 loss against Florida in the Peter Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Buzzer Beater: Poor shooting the theme in LSU men’s hoops’ fifth straight loss

By Henry Huber January 18, 2023

In a game where LSU desperately needed a win, its offensive ineptitude continued to crush its tournament chances. It rarely found its footing, as Auburn handed it its fifth straight loss by a final score...

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly looks into the stands on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, before LSU's 23-38 loss against Texas A&M at Kyle Field.

Assessing the LSU football roster following NFL Draft and transfer portal deadlines

By Peter Rauterkus January 18, 2023

Though it has been a stable offseason so far compared to last year, there has still been plenty of movement in the LSU football program since the season ended. With the transfer portal and NFL Draft deadlines...

LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon watches the action from the side of the court on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, during LSU’s 56-67 loss against Florida in the Peter Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Preview: LSU men’s hoops looks to bounce back in tonight’s matchup with Auburn

By Henry Huber January 18, 2023

Despite starting conference play with the same level of success, LSU and Auburn now sit in two very different positions in the SEC race just three weeks later. While the former followed up its first SEC...

LSU forward KJ Williams (12) works against Alabama forward Noah Gurley (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

LSU men’s hoops suffers worst loss since 2017 against Alabama, drops fourth straight

By Henry Huber January 14, 2023

The last time the Tigers lost by 40 or more points heading into their Saturday matchup against No. 4 Alabama came all the way back in 1995, when No. 4 Kentucky crushed LSU 127-80 in its regular-season...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore guard Adam Miller (44) falls to the ground during LSU’s 91-62 win over New Orleans on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N. Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops: Florida dominates LSU down the stretch leading to Tigers’ third straight loss

By Peter Rauterkus January 10, 2023

LSU entered its game with Florida looking to get back on track in SEC play, but left the game in a deeper hole. The Tigers started the game on the front foot, and led 28-25 at halftime behind an impressive...

LSU women’s basketball team stands together to sing the alma mater after LSU’s 63-55 win against Southeastern on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N. Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU women’s basketball dominates Kentucky to achieve best start in program history

By Peter Rauterkus January 9, 2023

LSU women’s basketball continued to roll Sunday afternoon with a lopsided road victory over Kentucky 67-48. The Tigers once again controlled the game from the start and kept their grip on the game...

LSU men’s basketball junior guard Cam Hayes (1) looks to pass during LSU’s 91-62 win over New Orleans on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N. Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops: Tigers take step back, lose to Texas A&M by double digits

By Henry Huber January 7, 2023

In a game that could have served as a strong bounce back victory for LSU  following a close loss to Kentucky, it instead had its flaws on full display, both new and old. It lost to Texas A&M 69-56 in...