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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

Live Updates: LSU (16-9, 9-3 SEC) vs. Alabama (15-9, 6-6 SEC)

By Christian Boutwell February 17, 2016

LSU Tigers (16-9, 9-3 Southeastern Conference) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (15-9, 6-6 Southeastern Conference)When/Where: 8 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, LouisianaTelevision: SECNetworkDave...

LSU junior second baseman Kramer Robertson fields ground balls at the Tigers' first preseason practice on Jan. 29 at Alex Box Stadium.

Brand new infield squad taking ‘pride in play’ as opener approaches

By James Bewers February 16, 2016

LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri would not have wanted Tiger fans to see the infielders practice on Feb. 9. In an uncommon occurrence, the mostly fresh-faced infielders didn’t perform the fundamentals...

LSU head coach Johnny Jones questions a referee’s call during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU battles Alabama in reunion between Johnson and Jones

By Christian Boutwell February 16, 2016

Tonight will be a Baton Rouge homecoming of sorts for Alabama coach Avery Johnson. In his youth at Southern University just 12.1 miles from the heart of LSU’s campus, Johnson, a then-senior point...

LSU-Florida matchup to start at 7:30 p.m., follows Bob Pettit statue unveiling

February 15, 2016

On Monday, the Southeastern Conference announced the LSU men's basketball team's game against Florida on Feb. 27 will start at 7:30 p.m., televised on ESPN or ESPN2. Florida defeated LSU, 68-62, on Jan....

LSU junior guard Tim Quarterman (55) makes a lay up during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

LSU rises to No. 7 seed in Lunardi’s Bracketology, remains on the bubble in Palm’s Bracketology

February 15, 2016

With the victory over then-No. 15 Texas A&M on Feb. 13, LSU has jolted from a No. 9 seed to a No. 7 seed in ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi's newest Bracketology.  According to Lunardi's projection,...

LSU freshman forward Ben Simmons attempts to lay up the ball during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Tigers remain focused on winning each game despite NCAA tournament bubble talk

By James Bewers February 14, 2016

“Just win, baby.” Even without explicitly stating it, the old adage from former Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis is the unofficial motto for the LSU men’s basketball team with six games...

LSU forward Craig Victor II (32) shoots a free-throw during the Tigers' 76-71 victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Victor shakes off foul trouble, dominates second half in win against Aggies

By Christian Boutwell February 13, 2016

Craig Victor II loves being a warrior. As a man on a mission, the LSU sophomore forward prides himself on his defense Saturday, specifically. His matchup against then-No. 15 Texas A&M was against a...

Craig Victor II, 32, and Tim Quarterman, 55, play defense against Tyler Davis, 34, Texas A&M player during the 76-71 LSU victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in the PMAC.

Victor, Simmons ignite second-half rally in 71-76 win against No. 15 Texas A&M

February 13, 2016

Challenged by LSU coach Johnny Jones prior to the game, Craig Victor heard an all-too familiar whistle at the 14:50 mark of the first half of Saturday’s 76-71 win against No. 15 Texas A&M. Often...

LSU senior guard Keith Horsnby (4) dunks uncontested during LSU's mens basketball 76-74 win aginst the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday Jan. 16, 2016, in the PMAC on LSU's campus.

Live Updates: LSU (15-9, 8-3 SEC) vs. Texas A&M (18-6, 7-4 SEC)

By Christian Boutwell February 13, 2016

LSU Tigers (15-9, 8-3 Southeastern Conference) vs. Texas A&M Aggies (18-6, 7-4 Southeastern Conference) When/Where: 12 p.m. at Pete Maravich Assembly Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana Television: CBS. Spero...

Keith Hornsby, 4, shoots a free throw during an LSU victory against Georgia, 89-85 on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in the PMAC.

Tigers look to end week on a high note against sputtering Aggies

By James Bewers February 11, 2016

The LSU men’s basketball team didn’t lose complete possession of first place in the Southeastern Conference against South Carolina on Wednesday night, now sharing it with the Gamecocks and...

LSU's Ben Simmons shoots against Auburn in the first half of their NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 in Auburn, Ala. LSU won 80-68.(Todd J. Van Emst/Opelika-Auburn News via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Free throws, defensive lapses lead LSU to a 94-83 loss against South Carolina

By Christian Boutwell February 10, 2016

The LSU men’s basketball team missed 11 free throws against South Carolina on Wednesday. Coincidentally, LSU (15-9, 8-3 Southeastern Conference) lost by 11 points, 94-83, against the Gamecocks (21-3,...

LSU freshman guard Antonio Blakeney (2) heads down the court during the devastating LSU 75-77 loss against the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday Jan. 30, 2016, in the PMAC.

LSU men’s basketball vs. South Carolina: Pregame Warm-up

By James Bewers February 10, 2016

LSU Tigers (15-8, 8-2 Southeastern Conference) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (20-3, 7-3 SEC) When/Where: 6 p.m. at Colonial Life Arena | Columbia, South Carolina Television: ESPN2 (Joe Tessitore, play-by-play,...