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Men's Basketball

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

Simmons rises to the occasion to end road drought against Crimson Tide

By James Bewers January 24, 2016

At this point of the season, the LSU men’s basketball team has to be used to it. Seemingly every time the Tigers (12-7, 5-2 Southeastern Conference) step foot in an opposing team’s arena, stands...

LSU guard Antonio Blakeney scores two past Alabama guard Retin Obasohan (32) 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

Simmons’ 23 points, Quarterman’s late putback gives LSU first win in Tuscaloosa since 2004

January 23, 2016

For the first time since 2004, the LSU men’s basketball team defeated Alabama in Tuscaloosa, 72-70, in a crunch-time, gutted-out victory in front of a sold out Coleman Coliseum on Saturday. Foul...

LSU junior guard Henry Shortess (10) steps on the court during LSU's 81-70 victory over McNeese State University on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU walk-on Henry Shortess awarded a scholarship

By James Bewers January 21, 2016

Walk-On Henry Shortess Awarded Scholarship from LSU Basketball on Vimeo. LSU junior guard Henry Shortess, who walked on to basketball team in 2013, has received a scholarship, the program announced on...

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 78-66 victory against the University of South Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 in the PMAC.

Tigers eyeing consistent offensive chemistry for road test at Alabama

January 21, 2016

The last time the LSU men’s basketball team left Tuscaloosa, Alabama, victorious, Avery Johnson was in the midst up his final full year as an NBA player with the Golden State Warriors. Johnson, a...

LSU sophomore forward Craig Victor II (32) goes up for a dunk during LSU's mens basketball 76-74 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday Jan. 16, 2016, in the PMAC on LSU's campus.

Tigers rebounding ability crucial to success

By James Bewers January 20, 2016

When analyzing a team’s success on a basketball court, there’s several categories that correlate to winning and losing. Great teams usually thrive in more than one category, such as low turnover...

Texas A&M's Jalen Jones, center, looks to pass the ball as LSU's Tim Quarterman (55), Elbert Robinson III (3) and Ben Simmons (25) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 71-57. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Second-half shooting slump dooms Tigers in 71-57 loss to No. 10 Texas A&M

By James Bewers January 19, 2016

With possession of first place in the Southeastern Conference on the line, the LSU men’s basketball team looked to reestablish itself as a league contender in road matchup with No. 10 Texas A&M. Instead,...

LSU senior guard Keith Hornsby (4) shoots the ball during the Tigers' 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Tigers’ toughness, energy key in road games

January 18, 2016

When LSU takes on No. 10 Texas A&M at 8 p.m. Tuesday in College Station, Texas, Keith Hornsby will be reveling in the adversity. The Tiger senior guard loves the trash talk from an opposing crowd in...

LSU sophomore forward Craig Victor II (32) goes up for a dunk during LSU's mens basketball 76-74 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday Jan. 16, 2016, in the PMAC on LSU's campus.

Tigers ready to “show the world” their worth against No. 10 Texas A&M

January 18, 2016

For sophomore forward Craig Victor II, tomorrow night is the Tigers’ chance to prove their worth against the Southeastern Conference’s best, No. 10 Texas A&M. LSU (11-6, 4-1 SEC) travels...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) dribbles the ball during the Tigers' 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Simmons collects third SEC Freshman of the Week honor

January 18, 2016

For the third time this season, LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons has been named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the league announced Monday morning.  In home wins against Ole Miss and...

LSU forward Craig Victor II (32) scores the game-winning basket against Arkansas during an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP) MAGS OUT; INTERNET OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; NO FORNS; LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC. OUT (INCLUDING GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT, 225, 10/12, INREGISTER, LBI CUSTOM); MANDATORY CREDIT

Victor’s putback pushes Tigers past scrappy Razorbacks, 76-74

By Christian Boutwell January 16, 2016

Three young girls wandered around the PMAC after LSU defeated Arkansas looking for LSU sophomore forward Craig Victor. The 6-foot-10, 235-pound big man was busy with the media, but the trio of children...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons (25) holds the ball during the Tigers' 90-81 victory against Ole Miss on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU vs. Arkansas: Live Updates

By James Bewers Christian Boutwell January 16, 2016

LSU Tigers (10-6, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (9-7, 3-1 SEC) When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television: SEC Network Tom Hart,...

Tigers carry SEC momentum into matchup with relentless Razorbacks

By James Bewers January 14, 2016

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons sometimes talks about interactions with cultural icons like LeBron James and Drake as if they’re nothing special, even if he has an admiration for both. But when...