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LSU kinesiology senior Taryn MacKenzie competes in the Women's 200 Yard Breaststroke event on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, during the Tigers' 197-103 win against Southern Methodist University in the Natatorium.

Lady Tigers sweep last quad meet before SEC Championships

By Jarrett Major January 30, 2016

The No. 22 LSU women's swimming and diving team closed their season on a high note with three wins in a quad meet at the University of Houston Recreation Center on Saturday. The Lady Tigers (12-1, 2-1...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) awaits a free throw from a teammate during the devastating LSU 75-77 loss against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday Jan. 30, 2016, in the PMAC.

Buddy Hield wins the first bout of ‘Buddy versus Benny’

By Christian Boutwell January 30, 2016

In the first bout of Buddy Hield versus Ben Simmons, Hield took home the heavyweight title belt. Convincingly and humbly, Hield walked off the court the metaphorical hardware. Amid signing a fury of autographs...

LSU guard Jalyn Patterson (15) and Oklahoma guard Isaiah Cousins (11) watch Cousins' go-ahead basket in the closing seconds of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Oklahoma won 77-75. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Hield’s treys, Cousins’ game winner thwart LSU’s upset attempt against No. 1 Oklahoma

January 30, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons drove baseline, beating Oklahoma forward Khadeem Lattin to the basket, and slammed the ball behind his back for a reverse, two-handed jam. The dunk highlighted an 8-0 Tiger...

Oklahoma senior guard Buddy Hield drives towards the goal against the Kansas State on Jan. 9.

Live Updates: LSU (13-7, 6-2 SEC) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (17-2, 6-2 Big 12)

By Christian Boutwell January 30, 2016

LSU Tigers (13-7, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (17-2, 6-2 Big 12 Conference) When/Where: 4:00 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television: ESPN. Brent...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball around the Arkansas defense during LSU's mens basketball 76-74 win aginst the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday Jan. 16, 2016, in the PMAC on LSU's campus.

Tigers recognize matchup with No. 1 Oklahoma more than just Simmons versus Hield

By James Bewers January 28, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons made sure to put the pregame billing to bed before he could be further asked about Saturday’s contest with No. 1 Oklahoma. Fresh off a morning SportsCenter interview,...

Senior guard Buddy Hield pushes past an Oral Roberts defender for two points Dec. 12. 

OPINION: Why Buddy is the best player in the nation

By Jacob Hamilton January 28, 2016

The best college basketball player in the nation is suiting up in the PMAC for the first time this season tomorrow. No, that’s not some stupid metaphor suggesting LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) goes up for a score contested by the Georgia defense during the LSU 89-85 win against Georgia on Tuesday Jan. 26, 2016, in the PMAC.

Tigers survive last-minute rally from Georgia for a 89-85 win

By James Bewers January 26, 2016

In a two-hour span, the officials called 55 fouls. One team had three players foul out and called a timeout when it didn’t have one. The other led by 14 points with 2:27 left in the game, but somehow,...

LSU forward Ben Simmons (25) shoots for two over Alabama forward Michael Kessens (3) as LSU guard Tim Quarterman (55) and Alabama guard Retin Obasohan (32) battle underneath during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP) MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Live Updates: LSU Tigers (12-7, 5-3 SEC) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (11-6, 4-3 SEC)

By Christian Boutwell January 26, 2016

LSU Tigers (12-7, 5-2 Southeastern Conference) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (11-6, 4-3 Southeastern Conference) When/Where: 8:00 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television: ESPN. Brad...

LSU Junior Guard Tim Quarterman (55) sprints down the court in a 90-81 LSU victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 at the PMAC

Quarterman embraces his role off the bench and everything in between

By James Bewers January 26, 2016

Editor’s Note: The statistics used in this story were accurate before LSU’s game against Georgia. Tim Quarterman hasn’t been a starter lately for the LSU men’s basketball team,...

Former NBA basketball player Shaquille O'Neal exchanges a fist bump with a young LSU fan on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, during the Tigers' 87-84 win against Georgia in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Shaq jokes about being paid to play for the Tigers

By Morgan Prewitt January 26, 2016

LSU basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal's larger-than-life personality often blurs the line between a joke and the truth, which appears to be the case of the former NBA star's comments Monday about being...

LSU sophomore guard Jayln Patterson (15) shoots a 3-pointer over an Arkansas defender during LSU's 76-74 win against the Arkansas on Jan. 16 at the PMAC.

Tigers focused on Georgia as matchup against Oklahoma looms

January 25, 2016

The No. 1 team in the country is coming to the PMAC on Saturday, yet Oklahoma is on the backburner for the LSU men’s basketball team. Players said the Sooners will be a non-thought, and a non-issue,...

LSU baseball players watch the begining of the game during the Tigers' 5-3 victory against Cal State Fullerton in the NCAA Men's College World Series on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Sports Briefs: LSU baseball ranked No. 11 in new poll

January 25, 2016

Tigers sit at No. 11 in Baseball America poll On Monday morning, the LSU baseball team received its lowest ranking of any preseason poll released thus far, but it is still one of the top four teams in...