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Men's Basketball

LSU guard Xavier Pinson (1) reacts to a score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

‘One of the best players in the country’; Tari Eason’s 24 points leads LSU Men’s Basketball to big victory over No. 18 Tennessee

By Peter Rauterkus January 9, 2022

Another SEC game, another wild finish, as LSU men’s basketball pulled away with the 79-67 win over No. 18 Tennessee in a game that featured just about every storyline imaginable.LSU finished the...

LSU men’s basketball freshman guard Eric Gaines (25) shoots the ball Saturday, February 13, 2021 during LSU’s 78-65 win against Tennessee in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Dr.

Know Your Foe: The Daily Beacon’s Ethan Stone talks Tennessee Men’s Basketball

By Peter Rauterkus and Ethan Stone January 7, 2022

LSU Men’s Basketball is set to play Tennessee on Saturday in what will be yet another tough SEC game against a ranked opponent. Leading up to the game I was able to talk with Ethan Stone of The Daily...

LSU men’s basketball senior guard Xavier Pinson (1) swings from the rim after dunking the ball Tuesday, Jan. 04, 2022, during LSU’s 56-50 win against Kentucky in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Men’s Basketball hold off Kentucky in a win that was not pretty, but needed

By Peter Rauterkus January 4, 2022

It was loud. It was scrappy. LSU Men’s Basketball notched its first SEC win of the season in a four-quarter showdown against No. 16 Kentucky. The Tigers closed out an impressive 65-60 win over the...

LSU forward Alex Fudge (3) dunks over Kentucky forward Daimion Collins (4) and guard Davion Mintz (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Buzzer Beater: LSU Men’s Hoops defeats Kentucky in SEC home opener

By Peter Rauterkus January 4, 2022

LSU men’s basketball outpowered the Kentucky Wildcats in a thrilling, back-and-forth SEC matchup in Baton Rouge by a score of 65-60.  Tari Eason led the way for the Tigers in scoring with 13...

LSU men’s basketball freshman center Efton Reid (15) looks to the crowd after getting an and-one Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, during LSU’s 74-58 win against Liberty in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU falls to Auburn in SEC opener, gets much needed learning experience; ‘I still feel great about this team’

By Peter Rauterkus December 29, 2021

AUBURN, Ala. – Despite a hard-fought effort, LSU’s lack of offensive production kept them from ever closing the gap in a 15-point loss against Auburn to start SEC play.LSU dug itself in...

LSU men's basketball freshman forward Mwani Wilkinson (0) guards Auburn men's basketball freshman guard Sharife Cooper Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 during LSU's 104-80 win against Auburn at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on N Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La. 

Know Your Foe: The Plainsman’s Callie Stanford talks Auburn Men’s Basketball ahead of clash with LSU to open SEC play

By Peter Rauterkus and Callie Stanford December 28, 2021

SEC play is officially here for LSU Men’s Basketball, as the Tigers prepare to face Auburn on Wednesday, in what will be an exciting Top-25 matchup. Leading up to the game, I was able to talk to...

LSU men's basketball senior forward Darius Days (4) makes a free throw Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, during LSU's 83-53 win over Belmont in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball remains undefeated entering SEC Play behind resurgent performance from Days

By Henry Huber @HenryHuber_ December 22, 2021

It was never a contest. LSU defeated the Lipscomb Bisons 95-60 in a good confidence-boosting matchup heading into conference play. It was pure domination, with the Tigers holding huge leads in most statistical...

LSU men's basketball sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) attempts to shoot Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, after stealing the ball during LSU's 83-53 win over Belmont in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s basketball: Three takeaways from an undefeated start

By Peter Rauterkus December 2, 2021

LSU men’s basketball continued its hot start to the season with wins over Penn State and Wake Forest, crowning them champions of the Emerald Coast Classic in Florida. The Tigers then traveled back...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) shoots a shot Wednesday, Dec. 01, 2021, during LSU’s 66-51 win against Ohio in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU men’s hoops is 8-0: Eason shines, but Wade frustrated after win over Ohio

By Peter Rauterkus December 1, 2021

A win is a win, but Will Wade and his team were far from satisfied with LSU’s performance in a 66-51 win over Ohio.  “We’ve got a lot of work to do on offense,” Wade said following...

LSU men's basketball head coach Will Wade speaks to the referee Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, during LSU’s 85-46 win against McNeese in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU makes history in rout of Belmont; ‘This was not some bye game that we dominated.’

By Henry Huber @HenryHuber_ November 23, 2021

Before the Belmont Bruins faced off against the undefeated Tigers on Monday night, they averaged 88 points a game and hadn’t scored below 80 a single time this season. They were expected to give...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Tari Eason (13) forcefully grabs a rebound Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, during LSU’s 85-46 win against McNeese in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU overcomes Days’ struggles, destroys McNeese State 85-46

By Henry Huber November 19, 2021

After averaging 24.3 points per game through their first three contests, Darius Days was held scoreless through the first 11 minutes of LSU’s game against McNeese State, starting the game 0-4. By...

LSU men’s basketball sophomore forward Mwani Wilkinson (5) helps up senior forward Darius Days (4) and freshman guard Brandon Murray (0) after they fall to the ground Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, during LSU’s 74-58 win against Liberty in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

Underrated Schedule: Wade puts together tough non-conference slate

By Peter Rauterkus November 17, 2021

We're three games into the season for LSU men’s basketball, and it’s clear to most people how talented this team is. What’s not as clear is how difficult some of these games are, which...