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Men's Basketball

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...

LSU sophomore forward Emmitt Williams (5) faces off against an opposing player during the Tigers' 88-79 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in the PMAC.

LSU basketball defeats Bowling Green 88-79 to open up the season

By Anthony Mocklin November 9, 2019

The LSU men’s basketball team opened its season with a victory over Bowling Green on Friday. The No. 22 ranked Tigers hosted the Falcons in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, winning 88-79. The first...

The Reveille's five "Players to Watch" on LSU men's and women's basketball teams for the 2019-2020 season.

Despite key departures, LSU basketball looks to build on last season’s Sweet 16 run

By Anthony Mocklin November 4, 2019

Last season, the LSU men’s basketball team finished with a remarkable 28-7 record after going 18-15 the previous season. The Tigers went 16-2 in conference play, winning their first Southeastern...

LSU freshman guard Ja'vonte Smart (1) defends the basket during the Tigers' 63-80 loss to Michigan State in the Capital One Arena on Friday, March 29, 2019.

LSU sophomores Darius Days, Emmitt Williams, Javonte Smart ready to help lead young roster

By Jacob Beck October 31, 2019

It may sound contrary to the norm, but the core of this season's leaders for the LSU basketball team will be a trio of underclassmen. Aside from senior guard Skylar Mays, sophomore forwards Darius Days...

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

Notebook: Will Wade excited about LSU basketball’s versatility, boast highest season ticket sales since Shaq

By Anthony Mocklin October 28, 2019

LSU basketball coach Will Wade addressed the media Monday afternoon about expectations for his team as the season rapidly approaches. He also highlighted the increase in season ticket sales, which is among...