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LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) scans the floor during the Tigers' 113-80 win over Reinhardt on November 7, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU falters late against SEC foe Alabama, falls 81-66 at home

By Seth Nieman January 14, 2017

The momentum wasn’t enough. After taking a 33-28 lead against Alabama into halftime on Saturday, LSU couldn’t hold on, and fell 81-66 to the Crimson Tide. “For the first 34, 35 minutes...

LSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Johnny Jones speaks with a referee during the Tigers' 95-78 loss to Mississippi State on Saturday, Jan. 07, 2017 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

‘I’m a competitor’: Johnny Jones unbothered by coaching job rumors

By Seth Nieman January 12, 2017

Johnny Jones isn’t worried about the outside noise. Amid a five-game stretch in which the Tigers have dropped four of their last five games, questions were posed about the fifth-year head coach’s...

LSU junior safety Jamal Adams (33) pumps up the crowd before the Tigers' 16-10 loss against the University of Florida on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Tiger Stadium.

Hodges Hall Podcast – Jamal Adams to enter the NFL Draft; College football conference discussion w/ Chris Caldarera

Zois Manaris (TigerTV) and Seth Nieman (The Reveille) discuss Jamal Adams' decision to go pro, gymnastics news and sit down with Reveille sports contributor Chris Caldarera to break down the SEC's...

LSU freshman forward Wayde Sims (44) shoots a jump shot during the Tigers' 95-78 loss to Mississippi State on Saturday, Jan. 07, 2017 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Epps, Sims filling void left by Craig Victor’s dismissal

By Seth Nieman January 11, 2017

Hours before LSU took on Southeastern Conference foe Vanderbilt on Dec. 29, sophomore forward Craig Victor II was dismissed, leaving a void in the Tigers’ starting lineup. Enter freshman Wayde Sims...

LSU junior guard Branden Jenkins (10) dribbles the ball while defended by Mississippi State freshman guard Lamar Peters (1) during the Tigers' 95-78 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 07, 2017 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU hoping better communication leads to fixing defensive issues against Texas A&M

By Seth Nieman January 10, 2017

LSU is still looking for that “dog” inside of them on defense. Junior guard Branden Jenkins is looking to bring his defensive ways and tendencies to bolster an LSU defense that allows 77.2...

LSU Head Coach Johnny Jones talks to freshman guard Skylar Mays (4) during the Tigers' 91-69 win against Wofford on Nov. 12, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU unable to overcome first half deficit, Tigers fall to Mississippi State 95-78

By Seth Nieman January 7, 2017

The defensive struggles continued for LSU against Mississippi State as the Tigers fell 95-78 to the Bulldogs, on Saturday. “We’re disappointed to have another setback here at home and in conference...

LSU men's basketball head coach Johnny Jones expresses frustration with junior forward Duop Reath (1) during the Tigers' 84-65 win against the University of Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU looking carry momentum from Missouri win versus Mississippi State

By Seth Nieman January 6, 2017

After winning its first Southeastern Conference contest of the season, LSU is looking to carry that momentum versus Mississippi State on Saturday in the PMAC. “We’re excited about this weekend...

Several LSU team members raise their trophy on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, during the Tigers' 29-9 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl win against Louisville at Camping World Stadium in Florida.

Hodges Hall Podcast – LSU wins Citrus Bowl; Matt Canada hired as OC

Zois Manaris (TigerTV) and Seth Nieman (The Reveille) discuss LSU's 29-9 win over Louisville in the Citrus Bowl, Matt Canada's hire as offensive coordinator and basketball and baseball news. Topics discussed:  - Matt...

LSU junior forward Craig Victor II (32) awaits a reporter's question on October 12, 2016 in the University Basketball Practice Facility.

Starting forward Craig Victor dismissed from team, the school announces

By Josh Thornton December 29, 2016

LSU junior forward Craig Victor has been dismissed from LSU’s basketball team, coach Johnny Jones announced on Thursday in a press release.Victor, who transferred from Arizona to Louisiana’s...

LSU junior forward Duop Reath (1) shoots a layup during the Tigers' 78-70 win against North Florida on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU surges past the College of Charleston, 75-65, avenging last season’s ‘bad’ loss

By Christian Boutwell December 19, 2016

Again, in another last-minute surge late in the second half, LSU figured it out. The Tigers (8-2) bursted to a 10-0 run in the final 1:29 of Monday’s game to defeat the College of Charleston, 75-65,...

LSU freshman guard Skylar Mays (4) and junior forward Duop Reath (1) guard Sourthern Miss sophomore guard Kevin Holland (20) during the Tigers' 61-78 win against Southern Miss on Nov. 15, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU escapes third loss of season in 88-80 win versus Texas Southern

By Christian Boutwell December 17, 2016

In Texas Southern's 11th of 16-straight road games, LSU (7-2) skated away from a scrappy, undersized Texas Southern (4-7) team with an 88-80 crunch-time win. Through the opening 8:12 of the second half,...

LSU sophomore guard Antonio Blakeney (2) shoots a three-pointer during the Tigers' 84-65 win against the University of Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Blakeney’s 18 second-half points propel LSU to 70-66 win vs. NC Central

By Josh Thornton December 13, 2016

For the third time this season, LSU had to battle back from a first half deficit. Entering halftime, LSU (6-2) trailed 43-36 to North Carolina Central University (6-6), but a second half offensive surge,...