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Men's Basketball

LSU junior guard Skyler Mays (4) and freshmen guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) celebrate after the Tigers 82-80 victory over Tennesse on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

Cardiac Tigers: LSU escapes Texas to extend winning streak to eight games

By Harrison Valentine January 25, 2020

A last-second three from Texas guard Matt Coleman III made it the seventh game this season that LSU has played with a final point margin of one or two points, as the Tigers narrowly defeated the Longhorns...

LSU freshman forward Trendon Watford (2) shoots over a defender during the Tigers' 90-54 victory over the University of New Orleans on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball hangs on to defeat Florida 84-82, remain unbeaten in SEC play

By Anthony Mocklin January 21, 2020

The LSU basketball team took down the Florida Gators 84-82 on Tuesday to remain atop the Southeastern Conference standings. The Tigers improve to 14-4 on the season and 6-0 in conference play. It was a...

Mississippi guard Austin Crowley (1), LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) and Mississippi guard Bryce Williams (13) go for the ball during an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)

LSU basketball defeats Ole Miss to stay unbeaten in SEC behind Javonte Smart’s 20 points

By Chris Burrows January 20, 2020

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — LSU guard Skylar Mays is not surprised the Tigers are the only unbeaten team in Southeastern Conference play. “I'm not surprised because of the work we put in and the way...

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) lays the ball in over a defender during the Tigers' 90-54 victory over the University of New Orleans on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in the PMAC.

Mays’ late-game heroics give LSU basketball the victory over Mississippi State

By Anthony Mocklin January 11, 2020

The LSU basketball team closed out their two-game homestand with another nail-biting victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night. A Skylar Mays buzzer-beater gave the Tigers a 60-59 victory as they...

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) drives to the basket during the Tigers' 77-50 victory over UMBC on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball falls to East Tennessee State; First double-digit home nonconference loss since 2010

By Byran Lazare December 19, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Patrick Good scored 19 points to lead East Tennessee State to a 74-63 non-conference victory against LSU on Wednesday. Good, who had scored only 16 points in the Buccaneers’...

LSU freshman forward Trendon Watford (2) shoots over a defender during the Tigers' 90-54 victory over the University of New Orleans on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU overcomes slow start to top UNO 90-54

By Anthony Mocklin December 3, 2019

LSU defeated UNO 90-54 on Tuesday, and the Tigers remain undefeated in Baton Rouge this season, boasting a 5-0 home record. LSU (6-2) jumped out to an early 14-12 lead in the first half before allowing...

LSU sophomore forward Emmitt Williams (5) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 77-50 victory over UMBC on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU defeats Rhode Island 96-83 after blowing 19-point lead to Utah State in Jamaica Classic

By Brandon Adam November 24, 2019

LSU’s trip to Jamaica was highlighted by ups and downs. The Tigers led No. 15 Utah State (6-0) by 19 points at halftime but let the lead slip away, falling 80-78 in regulation on Friday. LSU (4-2)...

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) drives to the basket during the Tigers' 77-50 victory over UMBC on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball takes on No. 15 Utah State in the Jamaica Classic

By Anthony Mocklin November 22, 2019

The LSU basketball team (3-1) picked up its third win of the season on Tuesday in dominant fashion, defeating UMBC 77-50 after overcoming a slow start offensively. Junior guard Charles Manning Jr. shined...

LSU sophomore forward Darius Days (0) shoots a three during the Tigers' 75-65 victory over Nicholls on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball overcomes slow start to roll past UMBC 77-50, improves to 3-1

By Anthony Mocklin November 19, 2019

The LSU basketball hosted undefeated UMBC Tuesday night, defeating the Retrievers 77-50. The Tigers improve to 3-1 on the season heading into the Jamaica Classic this weekend. LSU started slow offensively,...

LSU coach Will Wade celebrates after the Tigers 82-80 victory over Tennesse on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

Notebook: Will Wade signs 5-star guard Cam Thomas; LSU’s Chase, Jefferson named Biletnikoff semifinalists

By Brandon Adam November 18, 2019

LSU football and men’s basketball both won games this weekend, and the good news didn’t stop there for either program. The early signing period opened for basketball, and LSU coach Will Wade...

LSU freshman forward Trendon Watford (2) shoots a freethrow during the Tigers' 88-79 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU takes down Nicholls State 75-65, improve to 2-1

November 16, 2019

The LSU basketball team suffered a heartbreaking loss against VCU on Wednesday in a game that came down to the final seconds. However, the Tigers were able to put that game behind them by taking down Nicholls...

LSU basketball coach Will Wade holds a press conference in the PMAC on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.

LSU coach Will Wade returns to Richmond for matchup with VCU

By Anthony Mocklin November 12, 2019

LSU basketball coach Will Wade is going to be returning to the place he called home longest in his coaching career. No. 23 LSU (1-0) travels to VCU (2-0) on Wednesday. Wade was the head coach at VCU for...